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Microtech Medical raises $255M in Hong Kong debut amid glut of med-tech offerings

Oct. 20, 2021

Microtech Medical (Hangzhou) Co. Ltd. raised around HK$1.98 billion (US$254.53 million) via its listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange, becoming the latest in a flood of med-tech companies listing in the city.

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