Baltimore biotechnology startup Delfi Diagnostics has raised $225 million as it embarks on a 15,000-person trial for its early cancer detection technology.
The oversubscribed Series B round was the second mega-deal of the year in Greater Baltimore. DFJ Growth led the round, with participation from local Baltimore institutions such as T. Rowe Price Associates, Brown Advisory, PTX Capital and Rock Springs CapitalNational institutions such as Eli Lilly and Co., Point 72, Menlo Ventures and others also participated. The company previously raised $100 million in a Series A round in January 2021, and all of Delfi's previous investors also joined in the Series B round. Delfi began the fundraise in early 2022 and closed in July.
Image: Delfi Diagnostics, led by founder and CEO Victor Velculescu closed a $225 million series B round. Julien Capmeil