• By Deanna Kamienski, Amanda Micklus, Steven Muntner, Beth Allan, and Maureen Riordan
Derived from Strategic Transactions, Informa’s premium source for tracking life sciences deal activity, the Venture Funding Deals column provides a comprehensive monthly review of emerging life science companies that have received venture funding, including companies within the In Vitro Diagnostics, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals sectors. This month’s column covers deals announced March through April 2016.
Clinical Genomics raises $15mm through Series A round
After “intense negotiations”, Bavarian Nordic’s board plans to recommend a DKK19bn ($2.98bn) offer by private equity firms Nordic Capital and Permira to take the company private.
Deal Snapshot: The addition of Hengrui's HRS-9821, a China-originated fast-follower of Verona’s Ohtuvayre in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, should enable GSK’s COPD therapy portfolio to stack up well against increasing competitors in the indication, including biologics and small molecules.
Sales of Leqembi, Zurzuvae and Skyclarys contributed to Biogen’s sales and earnings guidance raise, positioning the company closer to potential growth.
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.
The Netherlands-headquartered company is enjoying huge success with Vyvgart in two autoimmune conditions, with a new prefilled syringe version reaching more patient groups.