Autonomic Technologies Raises $38M For On-Demand Neurostim
This article was originally published in Start Up
Executive Summary
Paris-based Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners was the major and lead financer of May's $38 million Series D round for Autonomic Technologies, which is developing the Pulsante microstimulator for on-demand treatment of cluster headache.
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