Entries by Georg Kääb

Spatial Biology Company Navinci (Olink) closes EUR9m Series A

Navinci Diagnostics AB, a Swedish life science company formerly known as Olink developing innovative tools for spatial proteomics research, announces the closing of SEK 90 million financing. The round was led by Segulah Medical Acceleration, a Scandinavia-based life science-focused investment company, together with existing shareholders, including Landegren Gene Technology AB, Nexttobe AB, and Beijer Ventures AB.

Novo Nordisk snatches Dicerna

Novo Nordisk announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dicerna Pharmaceuticals for up to US$ 3.3bn, which is a surcharge of about 80%.

Investors pool €27m for new Proteomics tech

UK-based biotech startup Fluidic Analytics has raised €27m for its proteomics platform. The financing round was led by Draper Esprit, with participation from Delin Ventures, BGF, IQ Capital, and Amadeus Capital Partners. 

Global Bioenergies delivers first batch of cosmetics ingredient

French green chemistry specialist Global Bioenergies announced the delivery of a first batch of sustainable cosmetic ingredients to cosmetics heavyweight L’Oréal. It was produced as part of the ISOPROD project, supported by the French State’s Investissements for the Future Program.