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BioScale

By: H. Kent Bowen and Bradley R. Staats
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Abstract

In 2004, Mark Lundstrom must decide on a funding method and strategic approach for BioScale, a biotechnology company that he founded. BioScale has developed a microchip-based bioanalytical platform that can be used to detect very small concentrations of cells, viruses, proteins, or small molecules. The company has several multibillion dollar markets in its sights. Up to this point, Lundstrom has used a combination of individual and angel equity funding and government grants to meet the company's capital needs. Now he must decide whether to continue on his current "go slow to go fast strategy" or, alternatively, raise a substantial round of capital or find a strategic partner. Also explores Lundstrom's career as an entrepreneur in science-based businesses.

Keywords

Entrepreneurship; Science-Based Business; Capital; Financing and Loans; Partners and Partnerships; Biotechnology Industry

Citation

Bowen, H. Kent, and Bradley R. Staats. "BioScale." Harvard Business School Case 606-100, June 2006. (Revised April 2007.)
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