Integra LifeSciences Acquires Arkis Biosciences Inc.

Congratulations to our client Arkis Biosciences on its sale to Integra LifeSciences.

Innova Memphis, an early stage venture capital firm, led a syndicate of investors including Angel Capital Group, Lighthouse Fund, and other investors from across the U.S. that supported Arkis as the company grew and commercialized its product line.

Call Frank Williamson or Chris Wright at 888-983-1617 to discuss how we helped Arkis evaluate strategic alternatives for 2 years prior to this transaction.

Read the article in the transaction press release.

Read the article in the Innova press release.

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