Corporate Venture Firms Propel Biotech Startups Amid Funding Slowdown
Corporate Venture Firms Step Up to Fill Biotech Funding GapIn a significant shift within the biotechnology startup ecosystem, corporate venture firms have emerged as key players, filling the void left by traditional investors amidst a prolonged funding slowdown. This trend, highlighted by a recent BioPharma Dive analysis, shows that venture funds associated with pharmaceutical giants such as Novo Holdings, Eli Lilly, and Sanofi have become increasingly active in backing privately held companies throughout 2025.