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Read advice from a venture capitalist on how to write a business plan and avoid common mistakes in a medical business plan.
When it comes to funding for life science companies, it isn't a matter of angel investing versus venture capital. Read about funding sources for startups.
The National Institutes of Health has billions of dollars designated for biotech research. Read about how to win NIH research grants.
A term sheet is a complex legal document, but it's important for entrepreneurs to understand these four points when closing deals with investors.
In medical business news, a venture fund in Michigan has raised $15 million for investment in lifescience companies. SWMF LifeScience Venture Fund plans to raise $35 million more. Read more about this lifescience venture fund’s goals.
Wouldn’t every healthcare business entrepreneur like to have access to business experts and a connection to investors? These are two components of Minnesota Angel Network’s new program.
Venture capital funding declined in the second quarter for the life sciences sector. Read more about how medical device startups and biotech companies fared.
Medical device startups and other life science companies are receiving funding from the GE Healthymagination Fund. Read more about how the fund works.
Late-stage deals don't have much value for one outspoken venture capitalist. Read more about the reasons for his claim.
Venture capital investment by corporations in the healthcare sector fell in the first quarter, but that may improve since the Affordable Care Act was upheld. Read more about investments in the healthcare sector.
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