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The downside of VC funding for biotech

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Most small biotech companies rely on venture capitalist funding to develop new drugs but is that a good way to go? VCs invest money in biotech because they see a potential windfall via a profitable acquisition or sale, but when the FDA weighs in with delays, VCs can be ruthless. not necessarily.

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4 Life Sciences Trends for 2023

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Vertex is planning to submit a Biologics License Application (BLA) by the end of the first quarter of 2023 and the company says it is also on track to submit exa-cel to UK and European Union (EU) regulators by the end of the year. As such, most gene therapies in late-stage clinical trials are in oncology or rare disease indications.

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Top 10 Fastest Growing Biotech Companies in 2023

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Now, let’s delve into the list of the top ten fastest growing biotech companies in 2023, ranked by their compound annual growth rate (CAGR). These companies were identified through The Americas’ Fastest-Growing Companies 2023 list by the Financial Times.

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