Bridge Bio Eyes Faster Pipeline Progress Through New Funds, Model

A Series A funding for South Korean bioventure Bridge Biotherapeutics may encourage creation of “no research, development only” bioventures and early investments in the biotech sector.

SEOUL - Bridge Biotherapeutics has raised KRW11.5bn ($10m) in Series A funding from a consortium of domestic venture capital firms, paving a way for the company to accelerate development of its first-in-class inflammatory immune disorder therapy candidate.

The consortium includes LB Investment, KB Investment, HB Investment, SV Investment, KTB Network and Lifecore Partners.

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