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Lotte Biopharma CVC Invests in Swiss ADC Startup

June 12, 2026
Lotte Holdings said on June 11 that its healthcare and biopharmaceutical-focused corporate venture capital (CVC) arm has invested in Swiss-based antibody drug conjugate (ADC) startup ClearideBio Therapeutics. The company participated as lead investor in ClearideBio’s pre-seed financing round, with the…

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