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Proximal Ventures raises debut fund to back startups bringing AI to drug development | TechCrunch

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While established venture firms continue to attract capital, first-time fund managers are facing one of the toughest fundraising environments in years. But that didn’t stop Sahir Raoof, a former SignalFire investor and executive at two healthcare startups, from raising $27.5 million for his first solo VC fund.

Raoof’s firm, Proximal Ventures, is betting that AI can transform the tools, infrastructure, and services that support drug development.

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    Proximal Ventures raises debut fund to back startups bringing AI to drug development | TechCrunch

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    While established venture firms continue to attract capital, first-time fund managers are facing one of the toughest fundraising environments in years. But that didn’t stop Sahir Raoof, a former SignalFire investor and executive at two healthcare startups, from raising $27.5 million for his first solo VC fund.

    Raoof’s firm, Proximal Ventures, is betting that AI can transform the tools, infrastructure, and services that support drug development.