VC Roundup: Flagship’s New Fund Designed To Raise Its Stake In Startups
Executive Summary
Newly renamed Flagship Pioneering has raised a $285m venture capital fund to remain invested in portfolio companies as they grow. Also, 12 new and growing biopharma companies raised $657.15m.
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