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Sanofi Strengthens Venture Capital Budget

As well as serving as a financial partner to fledgling companies, the VC fund supports future efforts for business development and M&A opportunities within its own operations, Sanofi said. The fresh capital injection will also fuel the expansion and investment capacity of its own investment team on a global scale.

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Germany’s Merck Ramps up Venture Capital

Germany’s Merck is allocating an additional €600 million to its strategic corporate venture capital arm M Ventures. The chemicals, pharmaceuticals and life sciences group said the funds will be deployed over the next five years.

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Vote Now: Germany's Most Promising Chemistry Start-ups

The "From Lab to Market Challenge" brings together the most promising founders from chemistry, materials science, and industrial biotechnology. Starting June 1st, you can cast your public vote for the finalists on CHEManager.com — before the award ceremony with €10,000 in prizes takes place on June 25th.