Biotech Startup Support

Informative articles geared towards life science startup founders, with a specific focus on biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals.Topics include company formation, legal basics, finance basics, common founder mistakes, lab operations, and more.

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How Biotech Startups Can Navigate a Down Round

Biotech down rounds are tough—see how to protect equity, restructure smartly, and position your startup for a stronger next raise.

How Investors Evaluate Life Sciences IP

From patents to trade secrets, learn how life sciences investors evaluate IP to gauge risk, market fit, and funding readiness.

Things You Should Do After Closing a Seed Round

Just raised a seed round? Discover the strategic steps founders should take to manage capital, hire smart, and scale effectively.

Why Intellectual Property Matters for VC Funding

Strong IP is key to biotech funding—see why VCs scrutinize patents, trade secrets, and defensibility before investing.

Why Some Biotech Startups Struggle to Scale

Biotech startups face VC hurdles, long timelines, and high costs—learn why scaling remains a major challenge in today’s market.

January 29, 2025

What Is a Bridge Round? Definition & Significance

What Is a Bridge Round? Learn what a bridge round is and why it's significant in a startup's journey. Includes practical tips for founders.