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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.
A new Kauffman Foundation report points to what might be a long-term bridge over the most difficult funding stage for startups—the 'Valley of Death.' In that timeframe, after entrepreneurs have exhausted friends, family, and personal credit and before they're ready for external funding, some startups struggle to raise enough capital to stay alive.
New healthcare businesses in some medical cities may benefit from the Occupy Wall Street movement. Read more about how cities in areas without state incentives for investment could be better off in the near future.
How do medical device startups and other new healthcare businesses get investments? They need to know how to answer some key questions, according to the manager of the West Health Investment Fund.
Investments in digital health are on the rise this year, both in terms of the amount of dollars invested and the number of companies getting investment deals. Read more about this trend.
Non-dilutive funding offers startups a lot of advantages, but some entrepreneurs get caught up chasing too many grants. Read more about choosing which funding sources to pursue.
Entrepreneurs raising money for a life sciences startup can take many paths. One CEO makes the case for raising money slowly.
Get in engaged in the conversation with this weeks eMed's 6 to follow in entrepreneurship.
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