Funding for 2005 Health Care Venture Capital Hits Nearly $7.3 Billion
OPEN MINDS, The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst
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By the end of 2005, health care venture capital investments had reached $7.3 billion. The venture capital investment rate has reflected steady growth; 2005 investment is 5% higher than 2004 growth and 32% higher than in 2003. Total number of 2005 health care venture capital deals increased by 11% over the number of 2004 deals.
Biopharmaceutical firms attracted 102 deals with an aggregate valuation of $2.1 billion. Investments in 97 medical device firms and 70 . . .