European biotechs increasingly look to go public on the US NASDAQ rather than list on their local markets but they should not forget the benefits of running their operations closer to home.
NASDAQ Is Nice But Home Provides Comfort For Europe’s Biotechs
The attraction of listing in the US for innovative companies is clear but the heads of the Swiss Biotech Association tell Scrip that start-ups should remember the advantages of playing at home and not waste too much energy and time on worrying about being on the NASDAQ.

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