2015 signals more muted public appetite for medtech
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
2015 saw a drop in IPO activity for medtech, with Clinica recording 27 completed IPOs this year to date, compared to 36 in 2014. Eight IPOs filed this year were still pending, while three companies shelved their plans altogether, all citing inclement market conditions as a reason.
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