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Value of exits for corporate-backed healthcare startups total nearly $4bn in October
M&As and IPOs continue their upward trend in October, with healthcare having a standout month, characterised by big exits in the private and public markets.
Nov 12, 2025Drug developer Biogen unveils VC investment arm
The biotech producer will invest in and incubate external projects through New Ventures, as Chelsea Johnson joins from Atlas Venture to lead the unit.
Nov 6, 2025Yde joins food and biotech company Ajinomoto’s VC investment unit
After a year building ventures, Mark Yde is joining Ajinomoto Group Ventures to invest in healthcare, food and greentech.
Nov 6, 2025Sanofi Ventures bets on AI with $625m cash influx
Sanofi's venture arm is going against a pharma bear market by upping investments and hiking its fund to $1.4bn. Unit head Jason Hafler says AI opportunities are a big reason why.
Oct 23, 2025Biotechs bet on quantum shaping future of healthcare
Quantum is on the cusp of moving from research to commercial use and companies are exploring its potential for improving diagnostics and the discovery of new drugs.
Oct 16, 2025Bode joins pharma company Angelini’s investment team
He joins the team after stints on the investment and operational side of biotech.
Oct 15, 2025Corporate VC co-investments show patterns of trust and influence
Corporates frequently team up with each other to invest in startups. Who partners with who says a lot about how much a given team's track record is respected.
Oct 8, 2025Corporate investors have their biggest quarter since the venture downturn
Third-quarter investment numbers show that investors are more trigger-happy, but not recklessly so.
Oct 7, 2025Merck’s investment arm hires new members
The M Ventures team has seen a number of personnel changes recently, from a new managing director and CFO to principal and head of business operations.
Oct 2, 2025Pharma company Sanofi increases VC fund to $1.4bn
Pharmaceutical firm Sanofi's corporate venture unit has added $625m to its evergreen fund following a succession of big exits.
Sep 24, 2025Koenning back at healthcare company Cigna’s startup unit after two years away
Having completed his MBA and taken a couple of interim roles, Nikolas Koenning is back at The Cigna Group Ventures as principal.
Sep 23, 2025Nakada retires from investor role at pharma group Johnson & Johnson
After nearly 13 years working for the pharmaceutical company's venture arm, Marian Nakada has retired from corporate venturing.
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