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Virtual Velocity

CMEA Capital launches Velocity, a virtual drug development company

July 4, 2011 7:00 AM UTC

CMEA Capital is trying its hand at virtual development with newco Velocity Pharmaceutical Development LLC.

Velocity plans to acquire early stage candidates, ensconce each in a company structure without an associated staff, develop them through proof-of-concept data and then sell them. Velocity expects to conduct clinical development of individual candidates in less than three and a half years for less than $15 million...