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Targeted Genetic Nanoparticle Company Gains $25M in Seed Funds

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A developer of nanoscale lipid particles for delivering genomic therapies to specific cells and tissue, spun-off from academic labs, is raising $25 million in seed funds. . . . → Read More: Targeted Genetic Nanoparticle Company Gains $25M in Seed Funds

Infographic – U-Turn on A.I. Venture Funds in Q1

Chart: Venture funds for artificial intelligence by quarter to Q1 2023

Both the total investment dollars and number of venture deals in Q1 2023 are the lowest single quarter totals since 2019. . . . → Read More: Infographic – U-Turn on A.I. Venture Funds in Q1

$60M Challenge Seeks Biomarkers, Models to Counter Aging Stress

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A new challenge competition seeks biomarkers, models, and clinical tests of the factors behind responses to stress conditions in human aging that can stave off frailty or death. . . . → Read More: $60M Challenge Seeks Biomarkers, Models to Counter Aging Stress

Brain-Computer Device Company Gains $33M in Early Funds

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A company creating brain-computer interface devices to help people with disabling communications impairments is raising $33 million in its first venture round. . . . → Read More: Brain-Computer Device Company Gains $33M in Early Funds

Infographic – Climate Start-Ups Still Gaining Venture Funds

Bar chart: Annual venture funding for weather and climate start-ups through 2022

Despite a sharp downturn in venture dollars from 2021, new climate and weather forecasting companies continue to attract investments at historically high rates. . . . → Read More: Infographic – Climate Start-Ups Still Gaining Venture Funds

Quantum Technology Start-Up Accelerator Unveiled

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A business incubator is underway to help start-up enterprises in Denmark working in quantum technologies, particularly with defense-related applications. . . . → Read More: Quantum Technology Start-Up Accelerator Unveiled

$15M Alternative Chicken, Fish Challenge Finalists Named

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An international challenge competition seeking sustainable but realistic alternatives to natural chicken and fish protein named its six finalist teams. . . . → Read More: $15M Alternative Chicken, Fish Challenge Finalists Named

Computational Drug Discovery Company Acquires A.I. Businesses

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Two companies using artificial intelligence to advance biotechnology and design new therapies are merging with a computational-engineering drug discovery enterprise. . . . → Read More: Computational Drug Discovery Company Acquires A.I. Businesses

Infographic – Psychedelics Funding Coming Down

Bar chart: Venture funding in psychedelics, 2019-2023

Technology intelligence company CB Insights says this week that psychedelic therapies and services are generating little interest among venture investors this year, with only nine deals totaling $21 million. . . . → Read More: Infographic – Psychedelics Funding Coming Down

Biotech to Design Disease-Blocking Drugs, Gains $75M

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A new company that says it can stop disease-causing proteins from forming in cells began public operations today, and is raising $75 million in its first venture round. . . . → Read More: Biotech to Design Disease-Blocking Drugs, Gains $75M