Good Start Genetics raises $18 million

Good Start Genetics Inc. (Boston, Mass.) raised $18 million in a series A round co-led by OrbiMed Advisors; Safeguard Scientifics; and SV Life Sciences. The company is developing a pre-pregnancy genetic test utilizing advanced DNA sequencing to screen for a panel of genetic disorders. Good Start plans to launch the test next year through its CLIA-certified laboratory. ...