2021 ANNUAL REPORT
Bayer Acquires AskBio
Bayer AG agreed to acquire Asklepolos, a U.S.- headquartered biopharmaceutical company specializing in the research, development and manufacturing of gene therapies across different therapeutic areas.
NEW START-UP: Mente
Mente is developing a surgical instruments tracking system for the operating room which creates dependable, real-time data streams with predictive analytics to transform operating room resource management.
Xilis Raises $70 Million
The North Carolina-based company announced a $70 million Series A funding on Thursday in a round led by Mubadala Capital.
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This year we’ve helped grow and develop ventures ranging from cancer therapeutics to digital health tools.
Phitonex Acquired by ThermoFisher
Thermo Fisher Scientific announced it has completed the acquisition of Phitonex, Inc., a Durham, North Carolina-based company.
NEW START-UP:
Replicate Bioscience
Replicate Bioscience is developing RNA-based treatments for cancer using proprietary Synthetic Replicon for gene delivery (SynRGY) technology to deliver the genetic code of a virally derived RNA molecule.
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Sparta Biomedical
Sparta Biomedical is a developer of orthopedic solutions. The company’s SBM-01 Biomimetic Implant has been granted a Breakthrough Device Designation from the FDA.