Start-Up's monthly comprehensive review of emerging life science companies that have received venture funding during the month, including companies in the pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostic and research instrumentation and reagent sectors.

The dynamics of the medical device innovation ecosystem, which has long been US focused, are shifting to create a more global environment. Here, PricewaterhouseCoopers introduces its Medical Technology Innovation Scorecard - to be unveiled later this fall - that evaluates the innovative capacity and capabilities of nine countries, all current or emerging leaders in medical technology, in order to track global shifts in device innovation.

A roundup of recent medtech strategic alliances, mergers & acquisitions and financings.