France-based Mérieux Développement, the healthcare investment company for Institute Mérieux, has invested an undisclosed sum in US-based medical device producer Kalila Medical. Mérieux’s investment is part of a larger partnership with medical technology incubator Shifamed, which incubated Kalila Medical. Isaac J. Bright, managing director of Mérieux, said the partnership will “support development and initial commercialisation… Continue reading Mérieux Développement puts faith in Kalila Medical
Author: Jay McGregor
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