"At Acuity Pharmaceuticals we faced many challenges back in 2003. Five years later, we can view our scientific and financial successes with the benefit of hindsight to seek the contributing factors to that success. BioAdvance was one of the first companies we presented our company to. We received quick feedback and then were involved in a thorough diligence process which gave us more input and encouragement. At that early juncture, BioAdvance decided to invest, yet it was far more than money that made the difference. The BioAdvance team provided contacts and an effective sounding board for our development during those formative years."
Dale Pfost
Former CEO
Acuity Pharmaceuticals
Philadelphia, PA
Dale Pfost
Former CEO
Acuity Pharmaceuticals
Philadelphia, PA
BioAdvance Guidelines and Recommeded Reading
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Apply Now for C21 BioVentures (Early Stage Investors and Innovators) |
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Apply Now for Springboard Enterprises 20th Venture Forum |
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"Raising Money: A VC's Perspective" (FromVC Association NJ Meeting) |
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Health Care, Not Tech, Wore Venture-Funding Crown In 2009 |
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Learn the Ropes of Entrepreneur- VC-Angel Tug of War |
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In M&A deals, don't underestimate the power of your patent portfolio |
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Basics of Company Valuation (by Andrew J. Sherman, Partner, Dickstein Shapiro Morin and Oshinsky LLP) |
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Ask the Angels - Blog Ask the Angels is "A public forum for entrepreneurs, start-up companies, and angel investors across southern California." This resource has information on boards and advisors, company creation/operations, finance and accounting, fundraising, IP, legal, people, products, and sales and marketing. |
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Eight Mistakes That Hurt your Biotech's Valuation Tips from a Boston-based communications professional ranging from the importance of strategic communications and value-focused messaging to frequency and topics for media outreach. |
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Other Resources: Innovation Partnership - Grant Support Consultants Summary: Innovation Partnership's Preferred List of Grant Support Providers. For more information visit Innovation Partnership: http://www.innovationpartnership.net/ |
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Funding Resources/Tax Credits/Training/Other Assistance: Keystone Innovation Zones Summary: Provide grant funds to community/university partnerships to generate job growth through tech transfer and entrepreneurship. Focused around campuses and property around college and universities. This link provides information on the KIZ locations in Pennsylvania and the assistance they provide. |
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Report: PriceWaterhouseCoopers: Three Keys to Obtaining Venture Capital |
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Report: Seed Funds - National Examples Summary: Compiled by BioAdvance and updated quarterly, this list includes national examples of specialty funds available to life sciences startups. |
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