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News and Trends 28 Sep 2022

Pheon Therapeutics launches with $68M in series A funding for treatment of solid tumors

Pheon Therapeutics launched today (September 28) following the closing of a $68 million series A funding back in March. The investment will allow antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) specialist Pheon to advance its lead ADC program to clinical proof-of-concept and establish of novel ADCs. The financing was led by Brandon Capital, Forbion and Atlas Venture, with participation […]

September 28, 2022 - 3 minutesmins - By Liza Laws

News and Trends 21 Sep 2022

Novo Nordisk Foundation investing $200M for first quantum computer for life sciences research

The Novo Nordisk Foundation has awarded a grant of $200 million to establish the first full-scale quantum computer for the development of new medicines. The computer will also provide new insights into climate change and the green transition, which is not possible with classical computers today. The computer could be located in a data center, […]

September 21, 2022 - 5 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall

News and Trends 19 Sep 2022

Kamari Pharma raises $8M in investment for development of drugs for skin diseases

An $8 million investment has been raised by Kamari Pharma following investment from the Guangzhou-Israel Biotechnology Fund (GIBF) that creates added value for Israeli, European and American companies looking to expand in China. Kamari Pharma was established at the end of 2018 by the leading Israeli based biotechnology funds Pontifax and Arkin Bioholdings. Prior to […]

September 19, 2022 - 3 minutesmins - By Liza Laws

News and Trends 8 Sep 2022

Investment of €130M made by Merck’s MilliporeSigma for life-saving therapies

An investment of €130 million ($130 million) has been invested in Molsheim, France to strengthen manufacturing capabilities for single-use assemblies – a key technology for the production of Covid-19 vaccines and other life-saving therapies. The investment was made by MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA. It is the largest ever […]

September 8, 2022 - 2 minutesmins - By Liza Laws

In Depth 7 Sep 2022

The biggest private biotech investments in August 2022

The healthcare-focused companies Orna Therapeutics, F2G and Sironax bagged the biggest biotech investments in August 2022, with mRNA vaccines, genomics and fermentation technology attracting big funding rounds. As many took a well-deserved vacation in the month of August 2022, the world of biotech remained busy with fundraising. Sit back and browse our lists of the […]

September 7, 2022 - 3 minutesmins - By Jonathan Smith

News and Trends 5 Aug 2022

Neurocrine to conduct placebo-controlled study to investigate potential new treatment for schizophrenia

A phase 2 clinical trial for the treatment of schizophrenia has been accepted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and a study can now go ahead. Neurocrine Biosciences received the news and informed its partner Sosei Group Corporation. The approval of the study of NBI-1117568 has triggered a $30 million payment to Sosei. […]

August 5, 2022 - 3 minutesmins - By Liza Laws

News and Trends 8 Jul 2022

Biosyntia closes a €11.5M round to launch world’s first bio-based vitamin B7

A bio-based vitamin B7 is the first product to be commercialized as biotech company, Biosyntia, secures funding from a strong syndicate of capital investors. Biosyntia, manufactures sustainable and natural ingredients using precision fermentation and has a strong pipeline of active ingredients for use in beauty and nutrition products such as vitamins and antioxidants. A funding […]

July 8, 2022 - 3 minutesmins - By Liza Laws

News and Trends 22 Jun 2022

Millions invested for progression of Lyme disease vaccine

Pfizer has agreed to invest €90.5 million ($95 million) towards a vaccination for Lyme disease. A deal has been struck with Valneva SE that will see the start of the phase 3 study of the disease’s vaccine candidate, VLA15. This is scheduled for the third quarter of this year. The investment will represent 8.1% of […]

June 22, 2022 - 2 minutesmins - By Liza Laws

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Pheon Therapeutics launches with $68M in series A funding for treatment of solid tumors

Novo Nordisk Foundation investing $200M for first quantum computer for life sciences research

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Investment of €130M made by Merck’s MilliporeSigma for life-saving therapies

The biggest private biotech investments in August 2022

Neurocrine to conduct placebo-controlled study to investigate potential new treatment for schizophrenia

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Millions invested for progression of Lyme disease vaccine

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