Partnerships decreased significantly in the medical industry in H2 2021

In the second half of 2021 the number of partnerships decreased significantly by 50% from the same period in 2020.

This marks a deceleration in growth from the 5.8% decrease in deals that occurred in H1 2021 relative to the same period a year earlier.

During second half of 2021, partnerships accounted for 14.5% of all deals taking place in the sector. This represents a decrease from the figure of 24% in second half of 2020.

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