The A-List: 2006's Trend-Shaping Series A Financings

2006's most intriguing Series As reflect VCs' continued emphasis on risk reduction through reprofiling in biotech, and big gains in funding for diagnostics and device start-ups.

By Christopher Morrison and Nancy Dvorin

Although difficult public financing markets continue to weigh on VC portfolios, particularly in biopharmaceuticals, 2006 demonstrated that the private M&A...

Read the full article – start your free trial today!

Join thousands of industry professionals who rely on Scrip for daily insights

  • Start your 7-day free trial
  • Explore trusted news, analysis, and insights
  • Access comprehensive global coverage
  • Enjoy instant access – no credit card required

More from Strategy

AbbVie Raises Full-Year Sales Guidance On Skyrizi/Rinvoq Strength

 
• By 

AbbVie now expects the two Humira successors to bring in $25bn this year. On its Q2 earnings call, the firm also pointed to strength in neuroscience, with 24% growth.

Sanofi CFO Says Direct Sales To Patients ‘Certainly Worth Considering’

 
• By 

François Roger believes fixing inefficiencies is more important than playing with pricing.

Cipla Revs Up Biosimilars Engine Amid Winds Of Regulatory Change

 

Cipla’s partnered filgrastim biosimilar is expected to debut in the US in Q2 FY26 and the Indian firm expects an investment return ratio for its biosimilar engine “not too far” from that of a complex generic product amid an enabling regulatory environment.

With Planned US Facility Acquisition, Celltrion Looks To Avoid US Pharma Tariffs

 
• By 

Celltrion is set to acquire a US biologics manufacturing facility that will "eliminate" its US tariff risks and provide a ready-made production base for future expansion.

More from Business

AbbVie Raises Full-Year Sales Guidance On Skyrizi/Rinvoq Strength

 
• By 

AbbVie now expects the two Humira successors to bring in $25bn this year. On its Q2 earnings call, the firm also pointed to strength in neuroscience, with 24% growth.

Biogen Edges Closer To Growth On Strong Q2

 

Sales of Leqembi, Zurzuvae and Skyclarys contributed to Biogen’s sales and earnings guidance raise, positioning the company closer to potential growth.

Amvuttra Makes Strong ATTR-CM Showing As Alnylam Prepares For Global Launches

 

In an interview, chief commercial officer Tolga Tanguler gave some ideas of what to expect as the company prepares to launch the drug for ATTR-CM in Europe.