Verdiva launches with $410M for weight loss drugs to challenge Ozempic, Wegovy

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By Siôn GeschwindtJan 10, 2025, 6:48 am99 ptsTrending
London-headquartered biotech startup Verdiva has emerged from stealth with a whopping $410mn for a new range of drugs aimed at tackling the obesity epidemic. It’s one of Europe’s largest-ever biotech VC deals, signalling investor appetite for the booming weight loss market. Verdiva looks to challenge the…

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