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Biotech Startups Essentials publishes only the best Biotech news and links, carefully hand-picked and curated by top biotech experts.

Top news of the week: 04.03.2021.

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@500Startups shared
On Mar 3, 2021
Congratulations @VelissarisVC, Founding Partner of SteelSky Ventures and one of our Unity & Inclusion Summit speakers on being named by Forbes as one of the 8 Female Venture Capital Investors to watch in 2021! https://t.co/E6zGkeZhjZ
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8 Female Venture Capital Investors To Watch In 2021

8 Female Venture Capital Investors To Watch In 2021

A more inclusive VC industry means more opportunities for under-represented founders and more wealth for everyone. Here are eight female investors who are shaping the future of the venture ...

@BiotechWorld shared
On Feb 26, 2021
Gossamer Bio seeking out partners for failed DP2 antagonist, says it has 'viable path forward' https://t.co/WBV1NRHiQw https://t.co/JQeaUEQbAN
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Gossamer Bio seeking out partners for failed DP2 antagonist, says it has 'viable path forward'

Gossamer Bio seeking out partners for failed DP2 antagonist, says it has 'viable path forward'

Gossamer Bio has been unraveling over the past year, hit hard by a failure for its leading drug program and the axing of its CEO Sheila Gujrathi soon after.

@ScottKirsner shared
On Mar 4, 2021
Massachusetts biopharma firms raised a record $5.8b in venture capital last year https://t.co/MkFdrK5Zo0 via @BostonGlobe (2020 was a record year for VC investing nationally... VC fundraising.... and exits to boot)
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Massachusetts biopharma firms raised a record $5.8b in venture capital last year

Massachusetts biopharma firms raised a record $5.8b in venture capital last year

The total was nearly double 2019′s investments, according to a trade group report.

@Xconomy shared
On Mar 1, 2021
RT @EBDgroup: The #StartupSpringboard is a one-day virtual event that will take place the week before #BIOEuropeSpring which will provide biopharma companies new opportunities to engage with a pool of curated pipeline companies. Learn more! >> https://t.co/jh8UJk7dpB https://t.co/dXBEw5rVlP
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A launchpad for investments and partnerships in biotech

A launchpad for investments and partnerships in biotech

Startup Springboard in partnership with BIO-Europe Spring

@ldtimmerman shared
On Mar 1, 2021
Investing in Manufacturing, Mental Health & More. Bob Nelsen is the latest guest on The Long Run. @rtnarch https://t.co/ejckSVsDOO
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Investing in Manufacturing, Mental Health & More: Bob Nelsen on The Long Run

Investing in Manufacturing, Mental Health & More: Bob Nelsen on The Long Run

Today’s guest on The Long Run is Bob Nelsen. Bob is the co-founder and managing director of ARCH Venture Partners. He’s one of the most prolific, and successful, venture capitalists in ...

@big4bio shared
On Mar 3, 2021
Co-founded by #CRISPR pioneer Jennifer Doudna, @CaribouBio raised $115 million in a Series C #financing. https://t.co/ocTKttM6aq
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Doudna-founded biotech Caribou raises fresh funds to fuel gene editing pipeline

Doudna-founded biotech Caribou raises fresh funds to fuel gene editing pipeline

The CRISPR biotech raised $115 million in a Series C financing aimed at advancing its engineered cell therapy research. 

@BiotechWorld shared
On Mar 2, 2021
FogPharma comes through the clearing with a meaty $107M raise for 'undruggable' targets https://t.co/AMF904PJEh https://t.co/LB53CSgkFS
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FogPharma comes through the clearing with a meaty $107M raise for 'undruggable' targets

FogPharma comes through the clearing with a meaty $107M raise for 'undruggable' targets

It’s been a relatively quiet few years for FogPharma, at least publicly, but now the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based biotech is revealing a major funding round.

@IAmBiotech shared
On Feb 27, 2021
Throughout #BlackHistoryMonth, Good Day BIO has been highlighting the accomplishments of Black trailblazers in science and biotechnology—here’s a list of 20 you should know. https://t.co/Ds98l3jLyz
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Black History Month: 20 Black trailblazers in science and biotechnology that you need to know

Black History Month: 20 Black trailblazers in science and biotechnology that you need to know

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