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![PearlF Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:24/cr:twitter::26368450.png) Pearl Freier [@PearlF](/creator/twitter/PearlF) on x 9334 followers
Created: 2025-07-17 15:00:39 UTC

VC $ in oncology startups dropped significantly to $2.591B in 1H '25 from $7.399B in '24. Ophthalmology saw an increase to $686M in 1H'25, up from $541M in '24. Only X respiratory deals so far w/ $222M total.  From @HSBCInnovation @jonnyVChealth report

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XXX engagements

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