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More cash flows into biotechs during conference week: Finance Report

Plus: Arkin, Lux, a16z, Servier announce new funds in the new year

January 16, 2026 9:27 PM UTC

Cash continued to pour into the biotech sector during the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, with about $950 million going to 19 companies, mostly private.

Most of the venture fundings arrived Monday and Tuesday, following a burst of deals just ahead of the conference. Overall, private fundings have amounted to about $3 billion across the early days of 2026...