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Published: 08 January 2020

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Dr. Karl Naegler joined Wellington as a Managing Partner on January 1, 2020. Karl brings to Wellington a strong track record of investments in early and later stage life science companies as well as deep sector knowledge and an extensive global network from over 18 years of industry experience. 

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Published: 04 December 2019

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ImCheck Therapeutics, a biotech company developing a first-in-class antibody to activate gamma delta (γδ)T cells in a range of cancer indications and a portfolio of novel immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases, announced today the closing of a $53 million (€48 million) Series B financing round. The proceeds of the Series B will be used to fund the initial clinical trial for ImCheck’s first-in-class monoclonal antibody ICT01, to further expand the company’s broad pipeline of immunomodulators targeting the butyrophilins super-family and to bring additional immuno-oncology antibody programs into the clinic. 

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Published: 07 November 2019

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eGenesis, a biotechnology company utilizing breakthrough gene editing technologies for the development of safe and effective human-compatible organs to address the global organ shortage, today announced the successful completion of a $100 million Series B financing. The financing was led by Fresenius Medical Care Ventures, with participation from new investors including Leaps by Bayer and Wellington Partners. Existing investors including, but not limited to, ARCH Venture Partners, Biomatics Capital, Alta Partners, and Khosla Ventures all participated.