BusinessAugust 17, 2026

dealmakers

DEEL-may-kurz

Definition

Professionals or investors who negotiate, structure, and facilitate business transactions or strategic partnerships between companies.

Etymology

The word is a compound formed by combining 'deal,' from the Middle English 'delen' (to distribute or divide), and 'maker,' from the Old English 'macian' (to create or construct).

In the news

The article refers to dealmakers as professionals who must now adjust their strategies for collaborating with China's evolving biotech sector, moving beyond simple licensing to more complex, long-term partnerships.

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