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VC Firms Invested More Money in Fewer Digital Health Deals

July 17, 2019 - Global venture capital (VC) firms invested more money in fewer digital health deals in the first half of 2019 compared to the same period last year, according to the latest stats from Mercom Capital Group.  VC firms invested $5.1 billion in 318 digital health deals in the first half compared to the $4.9 billion in 383 deals in first half...


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