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  • Acclarent Raises $26 Million
    VCJ Staff- 12 January 2009

    Acclarent Inc., a Menlo Park, Calif.-based developer of surgical devices for treating ear, nose and throat ailments, has raised $26 million in fourth-round funding. Johnson & Johnson Development Corp. joined return backers New Enterprise Associates, Delphi Ventures, Versant Ventures and Meritech Capital Partners. Last month, Acclarent withdrew registration for an $86.25 million IPO, citing "unfavorable market conditions."

  • PE Week Wire: Monday, January 12, 2009
    Brad Meikle- 12 January 2009

    Random Ramblings

  • PE Week Wire: Monday, January 12, 2009
    Brad Meikle- 12 January 2009

    Random Ramblings

  • Anaphore Raises $25 Million
    VCJ Staff- 7 January 2009

    Anaphore Inc., a developer of protein therapeutics to address cancer and immune-mediated diseases, has raised $25 million in Series A funding. The round includes an $8 million seed funding that closed last March, while the remainder closed in December. Apposite Capital was joined on the second tranche by seed backers 5am Ventures and Versant Ventures.

  • Synosia Therapeutics Raises $29 Million
    VCJ Staff- 7 January 2009

    Synosia Therapeutics, a Swiss drug developer focused on psychiatry and neurology, has raised CHF 32 million ($29m) in Series B funding. Aravis Venture and Investor Growth Capital co-led the round, and was joined by Swiss Helvetia Fund and return backers Versant Ventures, Abingworth, Novo A/S and 5am Ventures.

  • PE Week Wire: Wednesday, January 7, 2009
    Brad Meikle- 7 January 2009

    Random Ramblings

  • PE Week Wire: Wednesday, January 7, 2009
    Brad Meikle- 7 January 2009

    Random Ramblings

  • PE Week Wire: Monday, December 8, 2008
    Brad Meikle- 8 December 2008

    Random Ramblings

  • PE Week Wire: Monday, December 8, 2008
    Brad Meikle- 8 December 2008

    Random Ramblings

  • Acclarent Cancels IPO
    VCJ Staff- 7 December 2008