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WSGR Healthcare Investment Pop-Up

June 14, 2018 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

In partnership with the North Carolina Biotechnology Center (NC Biotech), Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati presents the WSGR Healthcare Investment Pop-Up.

WSGR is the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide. NC Biotech is a private non-profit organization tasked with building a robust life science industry. NC Biotech has invested more than $37 million in 200 companies, leading to more than $3.9 billion in follow-on funding, more than 3,300 jobs created in the state, and more than 30 products launched for improved global health.

How it Works
Entrepreneurs and early-stage biotech companies focused on developing pharmaceuticals will be given the opportunity to privately pitch their ideas for investment. Participating investors will individually review company submissions and select who they would like to meet, each for 30 minutes.

Confirmed Investors
ARCH Venture Partners, Illumina Ventures, and RA Capital

Criteria for Submissions
In order to be considered, companies interested in participating must have a focus in pharmaceuticals, be located in the state of North Carolina, and have flexible availability for meetings between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 14. Companies will be notified whether or not they are selected to participate by June 4.

Submission Deadline: Monday, May 14, 2018 by 11:59 p.m.

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Date:
June 14, 2018
Time:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm