Report sees strong year ahead for life sciences IPOs despite headwinds
The report, by law firm WSGR, noted an almost twofold increase in life sciences IPOs - especially biotech - and a greater number priced at $250 million or more.
Wilson Sonsini, WilmerHale and Cooley top new Life Sciences Law Firm Index
The life sciences — particularly in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals — are among the very few industries where companies insist on industry-specialized advisors. The complex life cycle of a life sciences product demands a broad range of legal and business expertise across many practice specialties, combined with deep scientific knowledge. The stakes are increasing particularly when […]
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When Investment Rhymes with Canada
Canada has a proud history of achievement in the areas of science and technology, and the field of biomanufacturing and life sciences is no exception.
St. Jude Medical acquires mini, leadless pacemaker technology with Nanostim buy
St. Jude Medical (STJ) announced it has acquired Nanostim, Inc., a California-based early-stage medical device company focused on leadless pacemaker technology, for $123.5 million. The startup could stand to gain up to an additional $65 million if it meets certain milestones. This deal culminates a partnership that began on May 3, 2011, when STJ decided […]
MedTech Idol seeks out new medical device company stars
“It’s American Idol for medtech–no singing,” Paul Grand, managing director at RCT Ventures, said when describing the firm’s MedTech Idol competition. Early-stage medical device companies can apply to compete for direct feedback from venture capitalists, as well as a scholarship to the IN3 Medical Device 360 and a profile in Elsevier‘s magazine. Oh, and though […]
California startup creates less invasive device that aims to answer advanced fetal monitoring questions
A California-based startup may finally help physicians monitor vital signs for fetuses of obese mothers, starting with heartrate. First Pulse Medical hopes to have the intrauterine device, which is noninvasive to the fetus, cleared with the FDA by the summer of 2014. Right now, physicians use an ultrasound stomach belt to monitor fetal heartrate, which […]