Financings Of The Fortnight: Despite Venture Capital Fundraising Struggles, Deals Continue
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
Big venture rounds for Flexion and Lux Biosciences highlight the last two weeks' financing activity.
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