Diversity in Life Sciences VC Funding
Life sciences-also known as biosciences- is a constitution of various science branches such as biology, ecology, medicine, or anthropology. These sciences are categorized as
VC Efforts for the Life Sciences: A Global Push
The year 2020 has been a unique one for most VC fields on a global level. Organizations in the life sciences industry have...
Women Step in as Venture Capitalists in the Life Sciences Industry
It’s not surprising to associate male contributors as venture capitalists. 91% of VC decision-makers in the U.S. comprise male leadership.
Venture Capital Funding in Biotech – Getting through the Pandemic
The biotech industry, in general, has faced hardships for as long as can be remembered. But the past five years seemed to be the years of growth. That said, we can decipher that 2020 is the turning point for the industry.
Railsbank Raises $37 Million; Fintech Funding Stagnant in Q3
Railsbank raised $37 million in additional funding but fintech funding remained stagnant in quarter 3. The London-based fintech raised the capital to...
Sharp Corporation Acquires Display Company NEC
Sharp Electronics Corporation has recently acquired 66% of the shares of NEC Display Solutions. With this, NEC will now be functioning as...
Dr. John McHutchison as the Global Impact Award 2020 winner
John McHutchison of Assembly Biosciences, Inc. is a familiar name if you’ve heard about the recent advancements in the treatment of chronic hepatitis. The company has done a great deal to develop unique and much-needed therapeutics targeting diseases related to the microbiome.
Luminar Technologies Plans $3.4 Billion IPO
Though once considered science-fiction, the 'driverless' car is now a thing of the present. Autonomous vehicle start-up, Luminar Technologies, has planned a...
Springbig Announces $11.5 Million in Series B Funding
Leading provider in cannabis Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Springbig, announced the completion of a $11.5 million series B funding round. Founded in...
Academics Survey 1,000 VCs on COVID Crisis
Last week, academics from the Harvard Business School, University of Chicago, Stanford University, and the University of British Columbia published a study...
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New High Yield Bond Ratings: April 5 – 9, 2021
At least 35 companies received a revision on high yield bond ratings during the week of April 5-9, 2021. These revisions caused...
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