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September 16, 2020

Patient capital for patient care

Another health veteran turns investor to change the European investment scene


Mimi Billing

3 min read

One of the biggest problems for healthtech startups across Europe is finding investors with experience in health. But now, there is a new player on the scene.

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Mimi Billing

Mimi Billing is Sifted's Europe editor, based in Stockholm. She covers the Nordics and can be found on X and LinkedIn

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