Chinese biotechs continued to secure smaller-sized fundings backed by venture capital and private equity firms in September and October, with the single largest fundraising standing at $42m.
China Biotechs Hang Onto Smaller VC/PE Funding Deals In September, October
LaNova Medicines, as well as other Chinese RNA interference specialists and developers of stem cell-based therapies, were among those securing new funds from venture capital and private equity firms over the past few months.

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