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5 strategies for biotech startups to outlast a market downturn

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James Coates is the Health and Human Performance principal at Decisive Point , a venture capital and advisory firm that invests in and supports startups with emerging defense technologies. This is especially true for biotech startups, where investment needs are higher and success timelines can be much longer.

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Biotech Boom: Executive Search Strategies in Life Sciences

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With the constant advancements in technology and research, businesses in this sector require leaders who possess a deep understanding of the scientific landscape and the business acumen to drive growth and innovation. The life sciences industry is known for its unique challenges in recruiting and hiring.

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6 investors discuss why AI is more than just a buzzword in biotech

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That’s why we weren’t very surprised when a slew of investors told us they rarely see a biotech startup that doesn’t incorporate AI in some form or other these days. But despite becoming quite the buzzword, AI’s apparent ubiquity in biotech isn’t actually driving deal flow or higher valuations.

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The Week’s 10 Biggest Funding Rounds: Greentech And Biotech See $200M Raises

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Of course, biotech and fintech were in there too. tied) Serán Bioscience , $200M, biotech : The big biotech raise this week went to Serán Bioscience. Air Company , $69M, greentech: New York-based Air Company, a carbon conversion technology company, raised a $69 million Series B led by Avfuel.

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In an increasingly hot biotech market, protecting IP is key

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2021 should be a banner year for biotech startups that make smart choices early. After a record year for biotech investment in 2020 — during which the industry saw $28.5 Since 1996 , 14,000 startups have licensed technology out of those universities, and 67% of licenses were taken by startups or small companies. Kevin O’Connor.

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The Week’s 10 Biggest Funding Rounds: Another Big Week For Biotech And AI

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Biotech and AI had another strong week, as the sectors saw two big nine-figure rounds each — including one for $370 million in biotech. Candid Therapeutics , $370M, biotech: Every week there’s a big biotech raise — and this week there’s one that’s really big. Check out last week’s biggest funding rounds here.

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The Week’s 10 Biggest Funding Rounds: Biotech And Cybersecurity See Big Bucks

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Biotech/healthcare and cybersecurity dominated the run of big rounds this week, with a few AI startups also seeing good-sized checks. Marea Therapeutics , $190M, biotech: This big biotech round is actually the combination of two rounds. The top five raises this week came from sectors that have seen good heat recently.

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