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Derisking Commercialization Plans to Attract Investment

March 03, 2026
Pompeii Ballroom
Type: Educational Session
As biotech funding dynamics evolve, investors are seeking capital models that reward commercial discipline and strategic partnership. Traditional venture pathways are giving way to hybrid approaches — royalty-backed financing, milestone-linked investments, and collaborative commercialization partnerships that preserve capital and accelerate growth. This discussion will examine how biotech companies are navigating this new environment. What defines an investable biotech in 2026? What is the new biotech capital stack? How are partnerships reshaping valuation, risk and ROI?
Moderator
Ed Arce
Managing Director, Senior Biotechnology Analyst
WestPark Capital
Speakers
J.C. Lopez
Principal
New Enterprise Associates (NEA)
Karan Mathur
Senior Principal
Sagard Healthcare Partners
Andrew Meadow
Founding Partner
Health Innovation Capital
Lee Taurman
EVP & Global Head of Commercial Strategy & Solutions
Syneos Health