Lilly France

Lilly Asia Ventures, established in 2008 and based in Shanghai, China, serves as the corporate venture capital arm of Eli Lilly and Company. The firm focuses on making investments in the life sciences and healthcare sectors, primarily targeting opportunities in China but also considering ventures in other parts of East and South Asia. Lilly Asia Ventures seeks to invest in companies at various stages, from seed to later stages, with a preference for those showcasing strong management teams and innovative technologies or business models. The investment strategy emphasizes human therapeutics, medical technology, healthcare services, and broader life sciences. Typically, investments range from $5 million to $15 million per round, with an inclination towards acquiring minority stakes, usually under 20 percent. The firm aims to play an active role in its portfolio companies by seeking board seats or observation rights.

Fei Chen

Managing Partner

Judith Li

Partner

Ling Teng Liang

Investment Director

Hongbo Lu

Partner

Yi Shi Ph.D

Founder & Managing Partner

Ling Su

Venture Partner

Gavin Xia

Venture Partner

Jieyu Zou

Managing Director

Past deals in China

Alebund Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2023
Alebund Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for the treatment of renal diseases and related chronic conditions.

Bioyond Tech

Series A in 2023
Bioyond Tech utilizes robotics and artificial intelligence technology to provide a new generation of modular products and automation solutions for the life sciences sector.

Neukio Biotherapeutics

Series A in 2022
Neukio Biotherapeutics is an immune cell drug developer, focusing on the research and development and industrialization of immune cell drugs, developing iPSC-CAR-NK general-purpose spot immune cell products, and is committed to providing effective therapeutic drugs for cancer patients around the world.

ClinChoice昆翎

Series E in 2022
ClinChoice, also known as Fountain Medical Development Ltd, is a contract research organization based in Beijing, China. The company specializes in providing comprehensive, ICH GCP compliant clinical research services to multinational clients in both China and the United States. Its offerings include consulting, project management, regulatory affairs, and clinical operations, as well as central laboratory services. ClinChoice also focuses on site management, biometrics, and designing clinical trials. Additional services encompass the collection, review, assessment, and reporting of adverse events and serious adverse events, along with data and safety monitoring board handling and signal detection services. Founded in 2006, ClinChoice has established itself as a key player in the clinical research sector.

ProfoundBio

Series A in 2022
ProfoundBio is an oncology biotherapeutics company focused on the development of novel antibody-based therapeutics with curative potential for patients with cancer.

IMPACT Therapeutics

Series D in 2022
IMPACT Therapeutics, Inc. is a Shanghai-based biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing therapeutics for cancer and other severe diseases. Founded in 2009, the company is engaged in several innovative research and development projects, including the development of PARP inhibitors, Wee1 inhibitors, and other novel DNA damage response agents, as well as Hedgehog pathway inhibitors. IMPACT Therapeutics aims to create best-in-class drugs with independent intellectual property rights. The company's management team brings over four decades of combined experience in drug development and management, with expertise in pharmacology and biology, positioning the firm to advance its therapeutic offerings effectively.

GluBio Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
GluBio Pharmaceutical focuses on molecular glue-targeted protein degradation and provides a multi-dimensional protein degradation screening platform, an innovative target validation platform, a molecular glue rational design platform, and a proprietary library of highly active molecules.

Leadsynbio

Series C in 2022
Pilot Bio is a bio-manufacturing technology research and development company, focusing on bio-manufacturing of major chemical products, bio-process substitution in heavy-polluting industries, etc., providing users with bio-catalytic synthesis processes, enzyme product research and development, production, sales, and downstream companies with enzyme engineering , Technical service outsourcing and production service outsourcing of strain transformation and metabolic engineering.

Virtue Diagnostics

Series B in 2022
VIRTUE Diagnostics(Suzhou)Co.,Ltd. develops in vitro diagnostic platform. The company offers technology platforms including clinical mass spectrometry, multiplex immunohistochemistry for pathology-based cancer detection, and a molecular and immunoassay platform. VIRTUE Diagnostics(Suzhou)Co.,Ltd. was founded in 2019 and is based in Suzhou, China with a research and development office in Singapore.

ImmuneOnco Biopharma

Series C in 2022
ImmuneOnco Biopharmaceuticals (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd. develops and commercializes novel cancer immunotherapy products. The company designs platforms to reverse cancer cell-induced immune inhibition and to eradicate cancer cells. It offers platforms harnessing two types of innate immune cells, macrophages and natural killer (NK) cells to fulfill the cancer-killing task. The company’s platforms include Target-Activated NK (TANK™) Cell Therapy, PD-1/PD-L1 antibody blockade assay platform, and Activating Macrophages. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

Transcenta

Post in 2021
Transcenta Holding Ltd. is a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company specializing in the research, development, and manufacturing of antibody-based therapeutics. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Suzhou, China, Transcenta has additional facilities in major cities including Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Beijing, as well as in Waltham, Massachusetts, and Princeton, New Jersey. The company was formed through the merger of HJB and MabSpace Biosciences and focuses on developing innovative antibodies aimed at treating various conditions. Currently, Transcenta is advancing nine therapeutic antibody molecules targeting oncology and select non-oncology indications, including bone and kidney disorders.

Cornerstone Robotics

Series B in 2021
Cornerstone Robotics operates to improve the accessibility of high-end medical services in China.

Novlead Biotech

Series B in 2021
Novlead Biotech contributes to a safer and healthier human well-being through our technological innovations.

Singleron Biotechnologies

Series B in 2021
Singleron Biotechnologies is a developer and provider of clinical diagnosis, health management and drug development products and services. The company is dedicated to applying single cell analysis techniques and has obtained a world wide exclusive IP license from Yale University for its uniquely designed microfluidic single cell processing device, and has developed the innovative SCOPE single-cell pre-sequencing preparation system based on this microfluidic device.

Positive Sequence Biology

Series A in 2021
Positive Sequence Biology is a biotech company with new gene system-based editing, focused on biotech innovation & breakthrough therapies.

Tripod Preclinical Research

Venture Round in 2021
Tripod is a Contract Research Organization in the biopharmaceutical space that provides preclinical research services for global pharma companies, R&D enterprises and institutes, and medical device developers. Tripod (TPR) is dedicated to nonclinical research (drug safety evaluation) for the candidates of new chemical entity (NCE), food additives, biologics,pesticides,veterinary drugs, and new cosmetics.

Hopstem

Series B in 2021
Hopstem Biotechnology LLC specializes in neural differentiation, cell banking, and cell engineering of human induced pluripotent stem cells and human embryonic stem cells. It offers its technologies to promote biomedical research, diagnoses, and therapies of neurological and other disorders. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Alebund Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2021
Alebund Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for the treatment of renal diseases and related chronic conditions.

XellSmart

Seed Round in 2021
Xellsmart develops stem cell treatment solutions for a variety of degenerative diseases for which there are now no clinical treatments. Xellsmart is located in Minhang District, Shanghai, China.

LYNK Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2021
LYNK Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company based in Hangzhou, China, specializing in the development of small molecule drugs aimed at treating tumors and autoimmune diseases. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on the discovery and development of innovative medicines in the fields of oncology, immunology, and inflammatory diseases. Its business operations include new drug research, sales, and activities related to patent authorization and transfer.

Ionova Life Science

Venture Round in 2021
Ionova Life Science Co., Ltd. operates as a biotechnology company. The company engages in discovery and development of novel medicine for cancer treatment. It focuses on oncology, including immune-oncology and target delivery. The company uses its in-house build discovery platform for the development purpose. Ionova Life Science Co., Ltd. was founded in 2016 and is based in Shenzhen, China with additional offices in Hong Kong, Macao and Greater Bay Area.

Abogen Biosciences

Series C in 2021
Abogen Biosciences is a discovery stage biotechnology company focuses on developing nucleic acid-based (RNA and DNA) therapeutics for treatment of cancer and infectious diseases.

MediTrust Health

Series C in 2021
Shanghai MediTrust Health Technology Co., Ltd. provides help to patients solve its medical expenses through financial insurance. The firm is based in Shanghai, China.
Scivita Medical is a high-tech enterprise engaged in the field of optical diagnosis and treatment, multidimensional images development, high-performance materials research and precision manufacturing with minimally invasive medical treatment. Scivita Medical's product covers both flexible endoscopy and rigid endoscopy, and has unique advantages in the research and commercialization of all cutting-edge technologies in the field of medical endoscopes. It has ultra-high-definition visualization technology (such as 4K UHD visualization), 3D visualization technology, special light visualization technology (such as fluorescence visualization), ultra-fine endoscopic visualization technology, single-use technology, etc.

Zentera Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Zentera Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company.

Pulnovo Medical

Venture Round in 2021
Pulnovo Medical specializes in the development and production of innovative medical devices aimed at treating pulmonary hypertension. The company focuses on radiofrequency ablation technology, offering advanced solutions such as pulse radiofrequency ablation catheters and instruments. These pioneering products are designed to enhance the resilience and quality of life for patients suffering from pulmonary hypertension and heart failure. Pulnovo Medical holds global invention patents for its high-frequency ablation equipment and intravascular catheters, reflecting its commitment to advancing treatment methodologies in this critical area of healthcare.

Neukio Biotherapeutics

Angel Round in 2021
Neukio Biotherapeutics is an immune cell drug developer, focusing on the research and development and industrialization of immune cell drugs, developing iPSC-CAR-NK general-purpose spot immune cell products, and is committed to providing effective therapeutic drugs for cancer patients around the world.

ProfoundBio

Series A in 2021
ProfoundBio is an oncology biotherapeutics company focused on the development of novel antibody-based therapeutics with curative potential for patients with cancer.

DualityBio

Series B in 2021
Duality Biologics, founded in January 2020 by Dr. John Zhu, is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for oncology and autoimmune diseases. The company is dedicated to addressing unmet medical needs through its internal pipeline, which includes nearly ten promising bispecific antibodies and Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) candidates, several of which are in the investigational new drug (IND) stage. Duality Bio has established a next-generation ADC platform, backed by global intellectual property rights, to enhance drug development. The efficacy of this platform is demonstrated by multiple drug candidates currently under development, aimed at improving treatment outcomes for patients suffering from cancer and autoimmune disorders.

DualityBio

Series B in 2021
Duality Biologics, founded in January 2020 by Dr. John Zhu, is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for oncology and autoimmune diseases. The company is dedicated to addressing unmet medical needs through its internal pipeline, which includes nearly ten promising bispecific antibodies and Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) candidates, several of which are in the investigational new drug (IND) stage. Duality Bio has established a next-generation ADC platform, backed by global intellectual property rights, to enhance drug development. The efficacy of this platform is demonstrated by multiple drug candidates currently under development, aimed at improving treatment outcomes for patients suffering from cancer and autoimmune disorders.
Elpiscience Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. operates as an immunology company that develops immunotherapies to treat cancer. The company is based in Pudong, China with an additional office in Suzhou, China.

Alebund Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2021
Alebund Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for the treatment of renal diseases and related chronic conditions.
Scivita Medical is a high-tech enterprise engaged in the field of optical diagnosis and treatment, multidimensional images development, high-performance materials research and precision manufacturing with minimally invasive medical treatment. Scivita Medical's product covers both flexible endoscopy and rigid endoscopy, and has unique advantages in the research and commercialization of all cutting-edge technologies in the field of medical endoscopes. It has ultra-high-definition visualization technology (such as 4K UHD visualization), 3D visualization technology, special light visualization technology (such as fluorescence visualization), ultra-fine endoscopic visualization technology, single-use technology, etc.

Ronovo Surgical

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Shanghai, Ronovo Surgical is founded by industry veterans from global leaders in surgical and industrial robotics, such as Intuitive Surgical, Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic and KUKA. Aiming to transform how surgery is performed in China, Ronovo is leveraging robust R&D capabilities and strategic partnerships globally to accelerate the development of a broad portfolio of MIS and digital surgery solutions that exemplifies the core themes of simplicity, precision, and intelligence.

EdiGene

Series B in 2021
EdiGene is dedicated to the development of genome editing technology for human health. Genome editing technology enables the targeted modification of genetic information in human cells, including gene knockout, knock-in and targeted mutations. They aim at providing the high quality products and services for the patients, the pharmaceutical industry, and the scientific research community with the most advanced genome editing technology.EdiGene innovates and applies genome editing technology to developing human therapeutic products. Their therapeutic approach is to treat diseases at the molecular level, making gene therapy safer and more effective.

Qihan Biotech

Series A in 2021
Qihan Biotech is a biomedical company based on genetic technology. Kaixin Bio ’s mission is to create a new world where patients do n’t have to wait for organ transplants. We are committed to using the world's advanced gene editing technology to produce safe and effective cells, tissues and organs that can be used for human transplantation, and to solve the serious shortage of organ transplant donors in China and the world.

Kelun Biotech

Funding Round in 2021
Kelun Biotech is a biopharmaceutical company.It focuses on the research and development, production and sales of innovative drugs

Targeting One

Series B in 2021
Beijing Targeting One Technology Co., Ltd. engages in the development and production of biomedical instruments, consumables, and in vitro diagnostic reagents for use in the fields of precision medicine, health management, and life science research. The company offers drop maker sample preparation apparatus, biochip readers, digital PCR supplies, ddPCR universal amplification reagents, micro-droplet generation and detection oils, genetic testing kits, and nucleic acid extraction reagents. Its digital PCR products have applications in the areas of transplant rejection monitoring, targeted sequencing, tumor liquid biopsy, and non-invasive prenatal screening. Beijing Targeting One Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in 2015 and is based in Beijing, China.

Abbisko Therapeutics

Series D in 2021
Abbisko Therapeutics Co. Ltd. discovers, develop, and manufactures immuno-oncology therapies. It offers ABSK011 and ABSK021, which are molecule inhibitors for treating hepatocellular carcinoma; and CSF1R for the treatment of solid tumors. The company also develops therapeutics for the treatment of cancer, tumor, and diabetes, metabolic diseases, liver diseases, viral infections and CNS diseases. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in is based in Shanghai, China.

Microtech Medical

Series D in 2020
MicroTech Medical founded in January, 2011 in Hangzhou Future Technical City, which is the Industrial Garden for High-level Overseas Talents in Zhejiang Province, recieved capital from Eli Lilly and Company. They devote to innovate and manufacture high-tech and more affordable medical devices related to Diabetes Care.

Transcenta

Series C in 2020
Transcenta Holding Ltd. is a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company specializing in the research, development, and manufacturing of antibody-based therapeutics. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Suzhou, China, Transcenta has additional facilities in major cities including Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Beijing, as well as in Waltham, Massachusetts, and Princeton, New Jersey. The company was formed through the merger of HJB and MabSpace Biosciences and focuses on developing innovative antibodies aimed at treating various conditions. Currently, Transcenta is advancing nine therapeutic antibody molecules targeting oncology and select non-oncology indications, including bone and kidney disorders.

Virtue Diagnostics

Series A in 2020
VIRTUE Diagnostics(Suzhou)Co.,Ltd. develops in vitro diagnostic platform. The company offers technology platforms including clinical mass spectrometry, multiplex immunohistochemistry for pathology-based cancer detection, and a molecular and immunoassay platform. VIRTUE Diagnostics(Suzhou)Co.,Ltd. was founded in 2019 and is based in Suzhou, China with a research and development office in Singapore.

dMed

Series C in 2020
dMed Company Limited, also known as, dMed Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. operates as clinical contract research organization providing services for development of medicines and medical devices. The company offer services, including consulting, clinical operations, biostatistics & programming, data management, pharmacovigilance, clinical science & medical affairs, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs & Strategy. It serves biopharmaceutical and medical device companies. dMed Company Limited was founded in 2016 and is based in Shanghai, China.

SciNeuro

Series A in 2020
SciNeuro Pharmaceuticals develops medicines for patients with central nervous system (CNS) diseases. The company is based in Shanghai, China.

IMPACT Therapeutics

Series C in 2020
IMPACT Therapeutics, Inc. is a Shanghai-based biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing therapeutics for cancer and other severe diseases. Founded in 2009, the company is engaged in several innovative research and development projects, including the development of PARP inhibitors, Wee1 inhibitors, and other novel DNA damage response agents, as well as Hedgehog pathway inhibitors. IMPACT Therapeutics aims to create best-in-class drugs with independent intellectual property rights. The company's management team brings over four decades of combined experience in drug development and management, with expertise in pharmacology and biology, positioning the firm to advance its therapeutic offerings effectively.

CARsgen Therapeutics

Series C in 2020
CARsgen Therapeutics, Ltd., a clinical-stage immunotherapy company, develops and commercializes chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapeutics for treating cancers. It offers CAR-T Technology that directs T cells to recognize cancer cells based on expression of specific cell surface proteins to treat solid and hematologic tumors. The company’s CAR-T cells target the GPC3 receptor for the treatment of late-stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC, or liver cancer) and lung squamous cell carcinoma (a common type of lung cancer). CARsgen Therapeutics, Ltd. is based in Shanghai, China.

Gracell Biotechnologies

Series C in 2020
Gracell Biotechnologies Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Shanghai, China, focused on discovering and developing innovative cell therapies for cancer treatment. The company's lead product candidates include GC012F, a dual-targeted CAR-T therapy for multiple myeloma currently in Phase I trials; GC019F, which targets adult B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and is also in Phase I trials; and GC007F, aimed at B cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, also in Phase I. Additionally, Gracell is developing GC027, a CAR-T candidate targeting adult T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and GC007g, an allogeneic CAR-T therapy for relapsed or refractory B-ALL, both in Phase I trials. Beyond these, Gracell has a pipeline of earlier-stage product candidates targeting various cancers, including ovarian and breast cancer. Founded in 2017, Gracell Biotechnologies is committed to advancing cellular therapeutics to improve patient outcomes in hematological malignancies and solid tumors.

EdiGene

Series B in 2020
EdiGene is dedicated to the development of genome editing technology for human health. Genome editing technology enables the targeted modification of genetic information in human cells, including gene knockout, knock-in and targeted mutations. They aim at providing the high quality products and services for the patients, the pharmaceutical industry, and the scientific research community with the most advanced genome editing technology.EdiGene innovates and applies genome editing technology to developing human therapeutic products. Their therapeutic approach is to treat diseases at the molecular level, making gene therapy safer and more effective.

ImmuneOnco Biopharma

Series B in 2020
ImmuneOnco Biopharmaceuticals (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd. develops and commercializes novel cancer immunotherapy products. The company designs platforms to reverse cancer cell-induced immune inhibition and to eradicate cancer cells. It offers platforms harnessing two types of innate immune cells, macrophages and natural killer (NK) cells to fulfill the cancer-killing task. The company’s platforms include Target-Activated NK (TANK™) Cell Therapy, PD-1/PD-L1 antibody blockade assay platform, and Activating Macrophages. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

InventisBio

Series D in 2020
InventisBio is a biotech company whose product pipeline includes small molecule drug candidates for targeted therapies in lung cancer, breast cancer and gout. The company is also actively developing drugs that can be combined with other immune-oncology targeted therapies, such as PD-1 antibody, for various cancer indications. The company is co-founded by Dr. Yaolin Wang and other scientists who have previously worked at Merck and Schering-Plough, leading various drug discovery projects in oncology, metabolic and infectious disease areas.

Singleron Biotechnologies

Series A in 2020
Singleron Biotechnologies is a developer and provider of clinical diagnosis, health management and drug development products and services. The company is dedicated to applying single cell analysis techniques and has obtained a world wide exclusive IP license from Yale University for its uniquely designed microfluidic single cell processing device, and has developed the innovative SCOPE single-cell pre-sequencing preparation system based on this microfluidic device.

Dizal Pharma

Venture Round in 2020
Dizal Pharmaceutical is a research-based biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of first-in-class/best-in-class medicines.

New Horizon Health

Series E in 2020
New Horizon Health, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Hangzhou, China, specializes in developing advanced technologies for the detection and screening of gastrointestinal cancers, particularly gastric and colorectal cancers. The company offers innovative products based on fecal gene analysis (FIT-DNA) technology, enabling users to conduct at-home tests that identify signs of colon cancer and significant adenomas. This technology facilitates earlier detection of precancerous lesions compared to conventional blood tests. By leveraging big data and artificial intelligence, New Horizon Health enhances its cancer screening solutions, aiming to improve public health outcomes. The company also emphasizes its commitment to making early cancer screening accessible to households, thereby striving to reduce the incidence and mortality associated with cancer.

Abbisko Therapeutics

Series C in 2020
Abbisko Therapeutics Co. Ltd. discovers, develop, and manufactures immuno-oncology therapies. It offers ABSK011 and ABSK021, which are molecule inhibitors for treating hepatocellular carcinoma; and CSF1R for the treatment of solid tumors. The company also develops therapeutics for the treatment of cancer, tumor, and diabetes, metabolic diseases, liver diseases, viral infections and CNS diseases. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in is based in Shanghai, China.

Remegen

Venture Round in 2020
RemeGen, Ltd. ("RemeGen") is a biopharmaceutical company in China dedicated to fulfilling unmet medical needs for patients with life-threatening conditions. RemeGen's main focus is research and development, manufacturing and commercialization of novel biologics, most notably monoclonal antibodies (mAb) and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). Headquartered in Yantai, Shandong Province, China, RemeGen has labs/offices in Beijing and California.

Rongchang Pharmaceutical

Series A in 2020
Yantai Rongchang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a pharmaceutical company based in Yantai, China, founded in 1993. The company engages in the research and development, production, and distribution of modern Chinese medicine and biological drugs. Over the years, Rongchang Pharmaceutical has evolved into a comprehensive enterprise that combines various aspects of the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on innovation and the development of effective healthcare solutions.

Ronovo Surgical

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Shanghai, Ronovo Surgical is founded by industry veterans from global leaders in surgical and industrial robotics, such as Intuitive Surgical, Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic and KUKA. Aiming to transform how surgery is performed in China, Ronovo is leveraging robust R&D capabilities and strategic partnerships globally to accelerate the development of a broad portfolio of MIS and digital surgery solutions that exemplifies the core themes of simplicity, precision, and intelligence.

Transcenta

Series B in 2020
Transcenta Holding Ltd. is a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company specializing in the research, development, and manufacturing of antibody-based therapeutics. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Suzhou, China, Transcenta has additional facilities in major cities including Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Beijing, as well as in Waltham, Massachusetts, and Princeton, New Jersey. The company was formed through the merger of HJB and MabSpace Biosciences and focuses on developing innovative antibodies aimed at treating various conditions. Currently, Transcenta is advancing nine therapeutic antibody molecules targeting oncology and select non-oncology indications, including bone and kidney disorders.

Alebund Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2020
Alebund Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for the treatment of renal diseases and related chronic conditions.
Elpiscience Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. operates as an immunology company that develops immunotherapies to treat cancer. The company is based in Pudong, China with an additional office in Suzhou, China.

Peijia Medical

Series C in 2019
“Peijia Medical” was established in early 2012, by returned oversea Chinese expert in professional medical device industry, providing R&D and production of interventional medical products. The company with register capital of RMB¥30 million is located in Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou city of Jiangsu Province. The city of Suzhou is famously named as "earthly paradise in China" and the Industrial Park beside Jinji Lake is called as “new paradise of venture capital investment”. The company covers an area of about 10000 sqm, within which laboratory and controlled environment room taking about 1800 sqm. The company has state of the art interior design with western high tech modern style infused with Suzhou oriental garden style. The office building, laboratory, and controlled environment production rooms are fully put into operation now.

ClinChoice昆翎

Series D in 2019
ClinChoice, also known as Fountain Medical Development Ltd, is a contract research organization based in Beijing, China. The company specializes in providing comprehensive, ICH GCP compliant clinical research services to multinational clients in both China and the United States. Its offerings include consulting, project management, regulatory affairs, and clinical operations, as well as central laboratory services. ClinChoice also focuses on site management, biometrics, and designing clinical trials. Additional services encompass the collection, review, assessment, and reporting of adverse events and serious adverse events, along with data and safety monitoring board handling and signal detection services. Founded in 2006, ClinChoice has established itself as a key player in the clinical research sector.

dMed

Series B in 2019
dMed Company Limited, also known as, dMed Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. operates as clinical contract research organization providing services for development of medicines and medical devices. The company offer services, including consulting, clinical operations, biostatistics & programming, data management, pharmacovigilance, clinical science & medical affairs, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs & Strategy. It serves biopharmaceutical and medical device companies. dMed Company Limited was founded in 2016 and is based in Shanghai, China.

Ionova Life Science

Series A in 2019
Ionova Life Science Co., Ltd. operates as a biotechnology company. The company engages in discovery and development of novel medicine for cancer treatment. It focuses on oncology, including immune-oncology and target delivery. The company uses its in-house build discovery platform for the development purpose. Ionova Life Science Co., Ltd. was founded in 2016 and is based in Shenzhen, China with additional offices in Hong Kong, Macao and Greater Bay Area.

EdiGene

Series A in 2019
EdiGene is dedicated to the development of genome editing technology for human health. Genome editing technology enables the targeted modification of genetic information in human cells, including gene knockout, knock-in and targeted mutations. They aim at providing the high quality products and services for the patients, the pharmaceutical industry, and the scientific research community with the most advanced genome editing technology.EdiGene innovates and applies genome editing technology to developing human therapeutic products. Their therapeutic approach is to treat diseases at the molecular level, making gene therapy safer and more effective.

Abbisko Therapeutics

Series B in 2019
Abbisko Therapeutics Co. Ltd. discovers, develop, and manufactures immuno-oncology therapies. It offers ABSK011 and ABSK021, which are molecule inhibitors for treating hepatocellular carcinoma; and CSF1R for the treatment of solid tumors. The company also develops therapeutics for the treatment of cancer, tumor, and diabetes, metabolic diseases, liver diseases, viral infections and CNS diseases. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in is based in Shanghai, China.

InventisBio

Series C in 2019
InventisBio is a biotech company whose product pipeline includes small molecule drug candidates for targeted therapies in lung cancer, breast cancer and gout. The company is also actively developing drugs that can be combined with other immune-oncology targeted therapies, such as PD-1 antibody, for various cancer indications. The company is co-founded by Dr. Yaolin Wang and other scientists who have previously worked at Merck and Schering-Plough, leading various drug discovery projects in oncology, metabolic and infectious disease areas.

Gracell Biotechnologies

Series B in 2019
Gracell Biotechnologies Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Shanghai, China, focused on discovering and developing innovative cell therapies for cancer treatment. The company's lead product candidates include GC012F, a dual-targeted CAR-T therapy for multiple myeloma currently in Phase I trials; GC019F, which targets adult B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and is also in Phase I trials; and GC007F, aimed at B cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, also in Phase I. Additionally, Gracell is developing GC027, a CAR-T candidate targeting adult T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and GC007g, an allogeneic CAR-T therapy for relapsed or refractory B-ALL, both in Phase I trials. Beyond these, Gracell has a pipeline of earlier-stage product candidates targeting various cancers, including ovarian and breast cancer. Founded in 2017, Gracell Biotechnologies is committed to advancing cellular therapeutics to improve patient outcomes in hematological malignancies and solid tumors.

Burning Rock Biotech

Series C in 2019
Burning Rock Biotech Limited specializes in developing and providing cancer therapy selection tests in China. The company offers a range of 13 next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based tests for various cancers, including lung, gastrointestinal, prostate, breast, and others, utilizing both tissue and liquid biopsy samples. Key products include OncoScreen Plus, which focuses on therapy and immunotherapy selection, and LungPlasma, a liquid biopsy test for non-small cell lung cancer. Additionally, it provides tests like ColonCore for gastrointestinal cancers and HRDCore for assessing genes linked to homologous recombination deficiency. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Guangzhou, Burning Rock collaborates with major pharmaceutical companies on clinical trials and research, providing central laboratory and companion diagnostics development services. The company aims to offer personalized cancer treatment guidance through its advanced medical and bioinformatics technologies, establishing a comprehensive solution for genetic testing in cancer care.

EdiGene

Series A in 2019
EdiGene is dedicated to the development of genome editing technology for human health. Genome editing technology enables the targeted modification of genetic information in human cells, including gene knockout, knock-in and targeted mutations. They aim at providing the high quality products and services for the patients, the pharmaceutical industry, and the scientific research community with the most advanced genome editing technology.EdiGene innovates and applies genome editing technology to developing human therapeutic products. Their therapeutic approach is to treat diseases at the molecular level, making gene therapy safer and more effective.

Transcenta

Venture Round in 2019
Transcenta Holding Ltd. is a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company specializing in the research, development, and manufacturing of antibody-based therapeutics. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Suzhou, China, Transcenta has additional facilities in major cities including Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Beijing, as well as in Waltham, Massachusetts, and Princeton, New Jersey. The company was formed through the merger of HJB and MabSpace Biosciences and focuses on developing innovative antibodies aimed at treating various conditions. Currently, Transcenta is advancing nine therapeutic antibody molecules targeting oncology and select non-oncology indications, including bone and kidney disorders.
Elpiscience Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. operates as an immunology company that develops immunotherapies to treat cancer. The company is based in Pudong, China with an additional office in Suzhou, China.

EdiGene

Series A in 2018
EdiGene is dedicated to the development of genome editing technology for human health. Genome editing technology enables the targeted modification of genetic information in human cells, including gene knockout, knock-in and targeted mutations. They aim at providing the high quality products and services for the patients, the pharmaceutical industry, and the scientific research community with the most advanced genome editing technology.EdiGene innovates and applies genome editing technology to developing human therapeutic products. Their therapeutic approach is to treat diseases at the molecular level, making gene therapy safer and more effective.

IMPACT Therapeutics

Series C in 2018
IMPACT Therapeutics, Inc. is a Shanghai-based biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing therapeutics for cancer and other severe diseases. Founded in 2009, the company is engaged in several innovative research and development projects, including the development of PARP inhibitors, Wee1 inhibitors, and other novel DNA damage response agents, as well as Hedgehog pathway inhibitors. IMPACT Therapeutics aims to create best-in-class drugs with independent intellectual property rights. The company's management team brings over four decades of combined experience in drug development and management, with expertise in pharmacology and biology, positioning the firm to advance its therapeutic offerings effectively.
Hangzhou Just Biotherapeutics, Ltd., also known as Just China, is a biotechnology company founded in 2016 and located in Hangzhou, China. The company specializes in developing antibody and recombinant protein biotherapeutics, focusing on accelerating the development of biomedicines while significantly reducing manufacturing costs. It excels in molecular design, process design, drug product design, and the design of manufacturing facilities. Initially a subsidiary of Just Biotherapeutics, Inc., it became a subsidiary of MabSpace Biosciences Co., Ltd. in January 2019.

MabSpace Biosciences

Series B in 2018
MabSpace Biosciences, is a biotech company focused on discovery and development of innovative antibody based therapeutics for cancer and fibrotic diseases. It was founded in 2013 by indrustrial veterans and is located in Biobay Suzhou, an emerging bitech incubator in China. MabSpace employes its proprietary platform technology, immune tolerance breaking technology (IMBT), to generate lead antibodies with diverse epitopes. MabSpace has established multiple antibody discovery and co-development partnerships based on this technology. MabSpace raised 15 million USD from Lilly Asia Ventures in 2015 to advance its lead antibody program, a potentially best-in-class anti-PD-L1 antibody with unique pH-dependent binding and recycling property and significantly improved efficacy in animal models. It has also built a panel of 2nd generation immuno-oncology antibodies targeting different components of the tumor microenvironment,which enables the testing of combination therapeutic interventions with its PD-L1 antibody.

Innovent Biologics

Series E in 2018
Innovent Biologics, Inc. is a prominent biopharmaceutical company based in Suzhou, China, specializing in the discovery, development, manufacture, and commercialization of monoclonal antibody drug candidates. The company focuses on various therapeutic areas, including oncology, ophthalmology, immunology, and metabolic diseases. Its flagship product, Tyvyt (sintilimab), is an anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody used in treating multiple cancers and is featured on the National Reimbursement Drug List. Innovent has developed several other promising candidates, including biosimilars and bispecific antibodies for conditions such as non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, autoimmune diseases, and advanced solid tumors. The company has established strategic collaborations with major global pharmaceutical firms, enhancing its research and development capabilities. Founded in 2011, Innovent has a strong management team with extensive experience in biologics, and it continues to expand its portfolio of therapeutic options while maintaining a commitment to innovation in the biopharmaceutical industry.

Singlera Genomics

Series A in 2018
Singlera Genomics Inc. specializes in developing genetic testing and molecular diagnostic technologies, particularly focusing on non-invasive methods. The company has created a methylation detection platform that enhances cancer screening for early tumor diagnosis and prevention. Its offerings include tumor diagnosis, personalized treatment options, non-invasive prenatal diagnosis, and pre-implantation genetic screening, along with customized scientific research services. With a commitment to precision medicine, Singlera Genomics aims to provide patients with early, accurate, and informative diagnoses. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in La Jolla, California, and operates research and development centers in Shanghai, China.

Sansure Biotech

Corporate Round in 2018
Sansure Biotech Inc. develops and sells upstream nucleic acid extraction kits, real time PCR diagnostic and research kits, and fluorescence systems in China and internationally. The company offers novel coronavirus nucleic acid diagnostic kits; viral hepatitis and AIDS, blood screening, and extraction kits; cancer-related biomarkers; and kits for respiratory tract diseases, STDs, digestive tract diseases, prenatal and postnatal care, and genetic diseases, as well as instruments and other consumables. It serves hospitals and laboratories. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Changsha, China.

Peijia Medical

Series B in 2018
“Peijia Medical” was established in early 2012, by returned oversea Chinese expert in professional medical device industry, providing R&D and production of interventional medical products. The company with register capital of RMB¥30 million is located in Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou city of Jiangsu Province. The city of Suzhou is famously named as "earthly paradise in China" and the Industrial Park beside Jinji Lake is called as “new paradise of venture capital investment”. The company covers an area of about 10000 sqm, within which laboratory and controlled environment room taking about 1800 sqm. The company has state of the art interior design with western high tech modern style infused with Suzhou oriental garden style. The office building, laboratory, and controlled environment production rooms are fully put into operation now.
Hangzhou Just Biotherapeutics, Ltd., also known as Just China, is a biotechnology company founded in 2016 and located in Hangzhou, China. The company specializes in developing antibody and recombinant protein biotherapeutics, focusing on accelerating the development of biomedicines while significantly reducing manufacturing costs. It excels in molecular design, process design, drug product design, and the design of manufacturing facilities. Initially a subsidiary of Just Biotherapeutics, Inc., it became a subsidiary of MabSpace Biosciences Co., Ltd. in January 2019.

InventisBio

Series B in 2017
InventisBio is a biotech company whose product pipeline includes small molecule drug candidates for targeted therapies in lung cancer, breast cancer and gout. The company is also actively developing drugs that can be combined with other immune-oncology targeted therapies, such as PD-1 antibody, for various cancer indications. The company is co-founded by Dr. Yaolin Wang and other scientists who have previously worked at Merck and Schering-Plough, leading various drug discovery projects in oncology, metabolic and infectious disease areas.

CanSinoBIO

Series E in 2017
Tianjin CanSino Biotech Inc. is an emerging biotechnology company dedicated to vaccine research, development and commercialization. We seek to address the pressing unmet medical needs by developing and marketing leading-edge, high quality vaccines for China and other emerging markets at affordable prices.
Elpiscience Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. operates as an immunology company that develops immunotherapies to treat cancer. The company is based in Pudong, China with an additional office in Suzhou, China.

Abbisko Therapeutics

Series A in 2017
Abbisko Therapeutics Co. Ltd. discovers, develop, and manufactures immuno-oncology therapies. It offers ABSK011 and ABSK021, which are molecule inhibitors for treating hepatocellular carcinoma; and CSF1R for the treatment of solid tumors. The company also develops therapeutics for the treatment of cancer, tumor, and diabetes, metabolic diseases, liver diseases, viral infections and CNS diseases. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in is based in Shanghai, China.

Jacobio Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2017
Jacobio Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, focusing on the in-house discovery and development of oncology therapies. Its lead drug development programs include two clinical-stage allosteric SHP2 inhibitors, including JAB-3068, a SHP2 inhibitor for the treatment of patients with solid tumor; and JAB-3312, an oral small molecule anti-tumor agent. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Beijing, China. Jacobio Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Jacobio (HK) Pharmaceuticals Co., Limited.

ClinChoice昆翎

Series C in 2017
ClinChoice, also known as Fountain Medical Development Ltd, is a contract research organization based in Beijing, China. The company specializes in providing comprehensive, ICH GCP compliant clinical research services to multinational clients in both China and the United States. Its offerings include consulting, project management, regulatory affairs, and clinical operations, as well as central laboratory services. ClinChoice also focuses on site management, biometrics, and designing clinical trials. Additional services encompass the collection, review, assessment, and reporting of adverse events and serious adverse events, along with data and safety monitoring board handling and signal detection services. Founded in 2006, ClinChoice has established itself as a key player in the clinical research sector.

Microtech Medical

Series A in 2016
MicroTech Medical founded in January, 2011 in Hangzhou Future Technical City, which is the Industrial Garden for High-level Overseas Talents in Zhejiang Province, recieved capital from Eli Lilly and Company. They devote to innovate and manufacture high-tech and more affordable medical devices related to Diabetes Care.

Singlera Genomics

Series A in 2016
Singlera Genomics Inc. specializes in developing genetic testing and molecular diagnostic technologies, particularly focusing on non-invasive methods. The company has created a methylation detection platform that enhances cancer screening for early tumor diagnosis and prevention. Its offerings include tumor diagnosis, personalized treatment options, non-invasive prenatal diagnosis, and pre-implantation genetic screening, along with customized scientific research services. With a commitment to precision medicine, Singlera Genomics aims to provide patients with early, accurate, and informative diagnoses. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in La Jolla, California, and operates research and development centers in Shanghai, China.
Hangzhou Just Biotherapeutics, Ltd., also known as Just China, is a biotechnology company founded in 2016 and located in Hangzhou, China. The company specializes in developing antibody and recombinant protein biotherapeutics, focusing on accelerating the development of biomedicines while significantly reducing manufacturing costs. It excels in molecular design, process design, drug product design, and the design of manufacturing facilities. Initially a subsidiary of Just Biotherapeutics, Inc., it became a subsidiary of MabSpace Biosciences Co., Ltd. in January 2019.

360 Haoyao

Series A in 2016
360 Haoyao is an online pharmacy marketplace. 360 Haoyao is committed to creat a simple, convenient and trusted health product shopping experience. In order to safeguard its health, 360 Good Medicine connects the healthcare industry and relies on 360 strong technical capabilities to provide credible and feasible medical and e-commerce services, medical information services and "Internet +" technology solutions to Chinese Internet users and the pharmaceutical industry. Establish an industrial service system to promote the utilization of medical resources and promote the improvement of health management of all people.

ACEA BIO

Series E in 2016
ACEA Biosciences is a biotechnology company founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Diego, California. ACEA is a pioneer in the development and commercialization of high-performance microelectronic systems for cell-based assays. ACEA has a world-class manufacturing operation centered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. The Life Technology Business Unit developed ACEA’s proprietary real-time, label-free cell-based assay technology and launched the first product in 2004. The technology has been marketed globally under the xCELLigence brand. There are over 800 customers worldwide, and over 350 peer-reviewed publications using the xCELLigence technology. The newly launched iCELLigence instrument with wireless connectivity makes this innovative technology affordable to all users. In addition to the Life Technology Business Unit, ACEA also has a Therapeutics Business Unit which was launched in 2005. ACEA Therapeutics is focused on oncology drug discovery and development, leveraging the platform biosensor technology and proprietary small molecule library (> 1 million compounds) to bring novel therapeutics into the clinic. ACEA currently has one program in phase II clinical trials in China and numerous early clinical and preclinical leads. With its international reach, ACEA Biosciences continues to work closely with scientists throughout the world to bring innovation to the R&D and health care industries.

IMPACT Therapeutics

Series B in 2016
IMPACT Therapeutics, Inc. is a Shanghai-based biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing therapeutics for cancer and other severe diseases. Founded in 2009, the company is engaged in several innovative research and development projects, including the development of PARP inhibitors, Wee1 inhibitors, and other novel DNA damage response agents, as well as Hedgehog pathway inhibitors. IMPACT Therapeutics aims to create best-in-class drugs with independent intellectual property rights. The company's management team brings over four decades of combined experience in drug development and management, with expertise in pharmacology and biology, positioning the firm to advance its therapeutic offerings effectively.

Microtech Medical

Series A in 2016
MicroTech Medical founded in January, 2011 in Hangzhou Future Technical City, which is the Industrial Garden for High-level Overseas Talents in Zhejiang Province, recieved capital from Eli Lilly and Company. They devote to innovate and manufacture high-tech and more affordable medical devices related to Diabetes Care.

InventisBio

Series A in 2016
InventisBio is a biotech company whose product pipeline includes small molecule drug candidates for targeted therapies in lung cancer, breast cancer and gout. The company is also actively developing drugs that can be combined with other immune-oncology targeted therapies, such as PD-1 antibody, for various cancer indications. The company is co-founded by Dr. Yaolin Wang and other scientists who have previously worked at Merck and Schering-Plough, leading various drug discovery projects in oncology, metabolic and infectious disease areas.