Australian biotech company Ferronova Ltd. has secured AU$11 million (US$7.7 million) to advance its nanoparticle platform to assist surgeons more accurately locate and remove malignant cells during treatment of gastrointestinal and brain tumors.
Bioelectronic medicine startup Setpoint Medical Corp. raised $80 million in a preferred stock financing co-led by new investors Norwest Venture Partners and Viking Global Investors. The company has also secured a line of credit for up to $65 million, bringing total access to capital to up to $145 million.
Shenzhen Core Medical Technology Co. Ltd. completed a series C round to speed up the development of its left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) for heart failure.
Perspectum Diagnostics Ltd. reported the first close at $36 million of its series C round, with the majority of the new money due to be invested in expanding U.S. uptake of its Livermultiscan diagnostic for assessing and monitoring chronic liver disease.