Raising Capital in Life Sciences in 2022-2023: What Works?
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Raising money in the capital markets for a biopharma or life sciences company over the last few years has been quite a roller coaster ride. Funding among U.S. biotech startups reached a record high of $77 billion in 2021 (Crunchbase), as investors were attracted to expanding opportunities in genetics, therapeutics…Read More

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5 Lessons in Cash Management from a CFO
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When I joined FLG in 2020, I brought 20+ years of experience as a finance executive and CFO to the firm. My current focus is technology businesses, including B2B Software and Consumer platforms as well as Healthcare and Life Sciences. I help teams drive strategies as they plan for growth,…Read More

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Equity vs. Debt Financing: Updated for 2022 Market Conditions
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The Covid-19 pandemic of the past two years, spiking inflation, and supply chain disruptions have created an economic situation that is putting increasing pressure on companies.  Many CFOs have never experienced rising interest rates, high inflation, or recession, all at the same time.  But those of us who have (myself…Read More

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“Speed to Exit”: How to Get an IPO Closed in Record Time
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We’ve all heard the phrase “Speed to Market.”  But how many have heard “Speed to Exit?”  Maybe not many, since I just created it but it really is a phrase that should be part of every CFO’s vocabulary.  Speed to exit is the driving force to get a liquidity event,…Read More

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