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BÜFA capitalises on digital technology

In April 2016,  BÜFA created a new logo and slogan – Neue Chemie or New Chemistry. Can you explain what this means? Does the idea of “new chemistry” relate to the industry 4.0 concept, the automation drive that is transforming the manufacturing sector? “New chemistry” does not necessarily have to do with industry 4.0 and… Continue reading BÜFA capitalises on digital technology

Abbisko counts on Eli Lilly for $28m series A

China-based cancer drug developer Abbisko Therapeutics has secured $28m in a series A round featuring Lilly Asia Ventures, a subsidiary of pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly, FierceBiotech reported on Wednesday. Sinopharm Capital, the medical and healthcare-focused private equity arm of pharmaceuticals distributor Sinopharm, also took part in the round along with investment firms Jianxin Capital and… Continue reading Abbisko counts on Eli Lilly for $28m series A

Microsoft and AT&T go to SnapRoute for $25m round

US-based open networking technology developer SnapRoute closed a $25m series A round on Tuesday that featured telecom conglomerate AT&T and Microsoft Ventures, the corporate venturing arm of software provider Microsoft. Norwest Venture Partners (NVP), which invests as financial services firm Wells Fargo’s venture capital affiliate, led the round. Lightspeed Venture Partners, the VC firm that… Continue reading Microsoft and AT&T go to SnapRoute for $25m round