Despite a decline in overall fundraising, which is on track for the lowest amount closed in more than a decade, AI-related deal activity remains a bright spot for the healthcare sector, according to the latest report from Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank. Over the last three years, all healthcare sectors saw strong growth in AI deal activity while companies not leveraging AI saw a 20% decrease. China has established itself as a force in global biotech, with structural advantages in cost, development speed, and regulatory efficiency, according to the report. In the first half of 2025, total spending on Chinese biopharma licensing deals reached $3 billion, already more than what was spent in 2024.
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