Late-Stage Dealmaking Takes Off
Executive Summary
Some VCs insist that only 25%-30% of device investments find a successful exit -- significantly better than the 10% of biotech deals, but still far from a sure thing. As a result, over the past year or so, there has been a marked increase in interest in late-stage dealmaking -- investments made at Series C or later or via alternative vehicles such as PIPE deals and SPACs.
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The Lure of Late-Stage Device Investing
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Device Venture Financings in 2005
Trends in private device financing in 2005.