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  "name": "Dementia Discovery Fund",
  "description": "The Dementia Discovery Fund (DDF) is a specialized venture capital fund that invests in novel research to find new medicines for dementia. It operates through a unique collaboration between industry, government, and philanthropic leaders to accelerate the development of life-changing treatments.",
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  "updatedAt": "2026-04-10T09:22:02.209+00:00",
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    "headquarters": "London, UK / Boston, USA",
    "pricing_model": "Standard Venture Capital (Carry/Management Fee)",
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      "Government Grants: Relying on government-funded research grants (NIH/NIA) which often focus on basic science rather than drug development.",
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      "Philanthropic Giving: Charitable donations to research foundations like the Alzheimer’s Association."
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