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Antibiotic replay

Calixa, Cerexa vets unveil antibiotic company Kalidex, backed by previous VCs

September 10, 2012 7:00 AM UTC

Frazier Healthcare Ventures is betting the team at Kalidex Pharmaceuticals Inc. can build a third successful antibiotic company.

Kalidex, which emerged from stealth mode last week, quietly raised $45 million in a series A round last year. Frazier led the round, with participation from Domain Associates; Canaan Partners; New Leaf Venture Partners; MPM Capital; and OrbiMed...