F-Star, previously backed by Merck Serono Ventures, signed a deal with the corporate venturing unit’s Germany-based parent, Merck Serono, yesterday to collaborate on the discovery and development of treatments for inflammatory disease. The tie-up could be worth more than €492m ($691.4m) to F-Star if it meets certain milestones, and it would also be eligible for…

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