FACIT Features: Portfolio company KA Imaging secures FDA approval for portable dual-energy x-ray detector

September 17, 2020 – September 17, 2020 – Since FACIT’s early seed investment in KA Imaging, the company has greatly expanded its IP portfolio, as well as the number of highly skilled jobs it has brought to Ontario.

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FACIT backs made-in-Ontario data science and medtech innovations through Prospects Oncology Fund

June 23, 2020 – June 23, 2020 – FACIT’s investments strategically address the seed-stage gap experienced by Ontario’s life sciences sector, fueling promising cancer breakthroughs towards a value inflection point and helping local start-ups establish and anchor jobs in the province.

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FACIT recognized with 2020 Venture Capital Regional Impact Award by the Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA)

June 9, 2020 – June 9, 2020 – FACIT’s award was specifically related to the 2019 historic US$1B partnership between its portfolio companies, Propellon Therapeutics and Triphase Accelerator, and US pharma giant Celgene (acquired by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company).

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FACIT Features: OICR leads international team to generate world’s most comprehensive cancer genome map

February 6, 2020 – February 6, 2020 – The output from this global study vastly improves the fundamental understanding of cancer and will provide guidance and new directions for its diagnosis and treatment

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FACIT Announces Artificial Intelligence pitch as Winner of 2020 Falcons’ Fortunes on World Cancer Day

February 5, 2020 – February 5, 2020 – The winning pitch was delivered by Mr. Meir Dick of Bridge7 Oncology. This local start-up is scaling clinical expertise with AI to automate and improve the efficiency, consistency and quality of delivering cancer care.

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FACIT Features: Fusion Pharma Attracts $20M USD Commitment from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board

January 13, 2020 – January 13, 2020 – The financing enables the company to continue leveraging strong Ontario science, as well as develop manufacturing and local career opportunities for scientists and trainees

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