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RA Capital Doubles Down on Private Deals as Year-End Frenzy Builds
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RA Capital Management has ramped up its private investments over the past two months, with the fourth quarter shaping up to be its most active for its venture capital operations.In October and November, the biopharma and life sciences specialist made at least 15 new private

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