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11 investors predict a colorful, if difficult, future for psychedelic startups

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In the meantime, pharma and big biotech VC firms are more interested in exploring the non-hallucinogenic psychedelic pathways. Additionally, a reliable source of information to educate individuals would be required. This requires proper education about psychedelics and safe protocols to follow.

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Vira Health gets $12M to dial up personalized menopause support

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startup that offers personalized digital therapeutics for women going through menopause, has closed a second round of funding — taking $12 million from lead investor Octopus Ventures, along with participation from U.S.-based based VC firm Optum Ventures, as it gears up to hop over the pond. Vira Health , a U.K.

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