Biotech

Biotech catch-all — only use if no sub-Sector applies. Editors should pick a sub-Sector first; only fall back to this term when nothing more specific fits. Mirrors the catch-all pattern on the Datatech, Fintech and Disrupts brands.
Biotech
Bioinformatics

Anew Labs raises $290m at $1.5bn valuation for AI drug discovery

ByteDance's AI drug discovery spin-off Anew Labs has closed a reported $290m first external round, led by HSG, IDG Capital and Hillhouse Investment.
ByteDance's AI drug discovery spin-off Anew Labs has closed a reported $290m first external round, led by HSG, IDG Capital and Hillhouse Investment.
Pharmaceuticals
Biotech

RWB acquires controlling stake in European cannabis platform

Red White & Bloom has entered Germany and the UK via a deal giving it majority control of an integrated medical cannabis platform dispensing over 12
Red White & Bloom has entered Germany and the UK via a deal giving it majority control of an integrated medical cannabis platform dispensing over 12
Biotech
Bioprocessing

Cannara Biotech expands credit facility to C$80m with BMO and TD

The Québec cannabis producer has upsized its syndicated debt facility by C$30m and extended its maturity to December 2029.
The Québec cannabis producer has upsized its syndicated debt facility by C$30m and extended its maturity to December 2029.
Biotech

SGU and Taaleem open medical school pathways for UAE students

St. George's University and UAE school group Taaleem have signed an MoU giving eligible students access to MD admissions pathways and up to USD
St. George's University and UAE school group Taaleem have signed an MoU giving eligible students access to MD admissions pathways and up to USD
Medical Devices
Diagnostics
Biotech

Magrabi Health earns first global SRC Network of Excellence in

The Saudi-founded eye care group becomes the first healthcare network worldwide to receive the Surgical Review Corporation's specialist ophthalmology network
The Saudi-founded eye care group becomes the first healthcare network worldwide to receive the Surgical Review Corporation's specialist ophthalmology network
Biologics
Biotech

Eascra Biotech wins $7.96m NASA contract for space-made nanomedicine

The Worcester, MA startup will use microgravity manufacturing to advance its RNA-delivery nanoparticle platform toward FDA clinical trials by 2028.
The Worcester, MA startup will use microgravity manufacturing to advance its RNA-delivery nanoparticle platform toward FDA clinical trials by 2028.
Digital Health
Biotech

Big Digital Energy signs LOI for 17 MW AI campus in Texas

Big Digital Energy's joint venture has signed a non-binding letter of intent with Tensor IQ to develop a 17 MW AI and HPC
Big Digital Energy's joint venture has signed a non-binding letter of intent with Tensor IQ to develop a 17 MW AI and HPC
Biotech

Taranis Capital, Fintech Times & Co-Labs Global Partner on DeepTech

Taranis Capital, The Fintech Times and Co-Labs Global have partnered to accelerate FinTech, AI, RegTech and BioTech growth through capital, media and collaboration.

Strategic collaboration combines capital, media reach and collaborative services to cut through market noise and enable faster, safer and more resilient innovation for those who need it most.

Biotech

UK robotics hits $258M in 2026 YTD funding; Cambridge leads all-time

Tracxn data show UK consumer robotics attracted $258M year-to-date in 2026, with Cambridge accounting for nearly 60% of all-time funding at $1
Tracxn data show UK consumer robotics attracted $258M year-to-date in 2026, with Cambridge accounting for nearly 60% of all-time funding at $1
Biotech
Digital Health
Bioinformatics

UK AI funding hits $9.6bn in H1 2026, up 360% year on year

Tracxn data shows five companies absorbed 84% of capital raised, with London capturing 98% of the national total.
Tracxn data shows five companies absorbed 84% of capital raised, with London capturing 98% of the national total.
Diagnostics
Digital Health
Biotech

Sigrid Therapeutics lists SiPore® range on Fullscript platform

The Stockholm-based company's gut-local metabolic health products are now accessible to more than 125,000 US practitioners via Fullscript.
The Stockholm-based company's gut-local metabolic health products are now accessible to more than 125,000 US practitioners via Fullscript.
Biotech

Eos Energy posts 351% revenue jump but narrows 2026 guidance

The zinc-based storage company grew Q2 revenue to $68.8m but tightened its full-year outlook to $300m–$350m as manufacturing consolidation weighs on
The zinc-based storage company grew Q2 revenue to $68.8m but tightened its full-year outlook to $300m–$350m as manufacturing consolidation weighs on
Biotech

Clearmind reports clean CMND-100 safety data across dose escalation

Clearmind Medicine completed all four ascending-dose cohorts of its Phase I/II AUD trial with no serious adverse events recorded.
Clearmind Medicine completed all four ascending-dose cohorts of its Phase I/II AUD trial with no serious adverse events recorded.
Bioprocessing
Biotech

ProLogium secures $50m PIPE ahead of SPAC listing on Nasdaq

The Taiwan-based solid-state battery maker has locked in $50m from existing shareholders to support its SPAC merger with TDAC and fund its French
The Taiwan-based solid-state battery maker has locked in $50m from existing shareholders to support its SPAC merger with TDAC and fund its French
Digital Health
Biotech

MBRIF welcomes 17 companies into Cohort 12 accelerator programme

The UAE Ministry of Finance-backed fund has admitted 17 startups spanning healthtech, AI and sustainability to its twelfth Innovation Accelerator cohort.
The UAE Ministry of Finance-backed fund has admitted 17 startups spanning healthtech, AI and sustainability to its twelfth Innovation Accelerator cohort.
Biotech

Vilnius University virologist names RNA viruses after Baltic gods

Lithuanian virologist Dr Gytis Dudas has named over a dozen newly discovered RNA viruses after Baltic mythology, folklore and even a heavy metal band.
Lithuanian virologist Dr Gytis Dudas has named over a dozen newly discovered RNA viruses after Baltic mythology, folklore and even a heavy metal band.
Biotech

Taranis Builds Saudi Biotech Ecosystem

Taranis Capital launches a biotech fund and Helix8 incubator to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s life sciences ambitions under Vision 2030.

Foundations Before Breakthroughs: Building Saudi Arabia’s Biotech Future from First Principles

How Taranis Capital’s Biotech Growth Fund and the Helix8 incubator are answering the Kingdom’s earliest-stage challenge

Biotech

PetMed Express confirms revised $3 takeover bid from SilverCape

SilverCape Investments has lowered its unsolicited offer to $3.00 per share, down from $4.00 in December, as PetMeds' board evaluates its options.
SilverCape Investments has lowered its unsolicited offer to $3.00 per share, down from $4.00 in December, as PetMeds' board evaluates its options.
Diagnostics
Biotech

Urteste wins USPTO patent for urine-based Panuri pancreatic cancer test

The Polish diagnostics company secured US patent protection for its non-invasive Panuri test as a European clinical trial enrols its first participants.
The Polish diagnostics company secured US patent protection for its non-invasive Panuri test as a European clinical trial enrols its first participants.
Biotech

BellaSeno pivotal trial enrols 30 women for absorbable breast scaffold

The Leipzig-based regenerative medtech firm reports 83% mean breast volume retention and zero scaffold-related complications in its first-in-human safety cohort.
The Leipzig-based regenerative medtech firm reports 83% mean breast volume retention and zero scaffold-related complications in its first-in-human safety cohort.
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