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The first half of 2025 has seen a wave of new venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) funds dedicated to pharmaceuticals and biotech, even as the broader funding climate remains cautious. Investors are selectively raising and deploying billions into life sciences – from mega-funds amassing war chests for drug

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