Finance-Funding

  1. How Biopharma & Medtech CFOs Are Viewing U.S. Tax Reform 1/2/2019

    Biopharma and medtech companies are expecting mostly positive results from the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), according to research by The Deloitte Center for Health Solutions and Forbes Insights.

  2. How To Put A Price Tag On Emerging Therapies 11/7/2018

    There’s no doubt that partnerships and M&As are key growth drivers in the biopharma industry.  But for collaborative relationships to occur, understanding the value of a company’s underlying assets is critical.

  3. Serendipity: When Funders Found A Company 10/4/2018

    Foghorn Therapeutics is managing to sidestep some of the growing pains common to early companies, thanks to its genesis as a VC-founded company.

  4. When Should Tax Functions Be Brought In-House? 8/2/2018

    At what stage of a biopharma’s growth does it makes sense to bring on an internal tax function? The answer, of course, varies significantly, but here are some factors to consider when making this important business decision.

  5. Recent Changes May Reshape Financial Reporting In The Life Sciences Industry 7/5/2018

    Changes to the accounting standards that affect matters like revenue recognition, the definition of a business, and leases could significantly affect the accounting for certain transactions in the life sciences industry.

  6. Biopharma Startups Take Advantage Of Open IPO Window 6/1/2018

    Biopharma startups are enjoying a window of opportunity for successful IPOs that opened in mid-2017. CEOs share their experiences of going public, what is fueling IPOs, and tips for others thinking about making this important next step.

  7. How Biotechs Can Avoid The Common Pitfalls Of Going Public 5/2/2018

    Many private biotech companies have either initiated the process of going public or are at least contemplating it. But they should be aware of very significant pitfalls that lie in wait, regardless of how they approach the offering.

  8. Crowdfunding Fizzles As VC Soars 3/7/2018

    When the economy crashed a few years ago, crowdfunding offered startups a possible lifeline. But it arrived too late to be much use. Now that money is flooding back into biotech, companies needn’t clutter cap sheets with scores of non-accredited investors, so equity crowdfunding is nearly a nonstarter.

  9. How To Survive The Perilous Life Sciences Startup Climb 2/7/2018

    According to Noubar Afeyan, founder and CEO of Flagship Pioneering, his company shouldn’t be pigeonholed as a VC firm. ““From day one, our intent was to innovate and create new companies.” 

  10. 2018 Likely A Banner Year For IPOs 2/7/2018

    2018 will be a good year for IPOs and for financing. Rounds are larger and non-traditional investors are turning to life sciences.