June 18, 2026 09:40 AM EDTUpdated 04:34 PM
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RA, Forbion and Sanofi Ventures appear to back new eye drug from Korea
Kyle LaHucik
Biotech Correspondent
The trend continues in which big-name venture investors band together to back new companies with an experimental medicine developed by another biotech.
June 18, 2026 09:40 AM EDTUpdated 04:34 PM
FinancingStartups
RA, Forbion and Sanofi Ventures appear to back new eye drug from Korea
Kyle LaHucik
Biotech Correspondent

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