Qiming Venture Partners, established in 2006, is a leading China-based venture capital firm with offices in Shanghai, Beijing, Suzhou, Hong Kong, and Singapore. It manages multiple funds totaling $9.5 billion, focusing on early and growth-stage investments in the Technology and Consumer (T&C) and Healthcare industries. With a strong track record, over 200 portfolio companies have achieved exits, and over 70 have become unicorns or super unicorns. Qiming Venture Partners USA, founded in 2017, is its affiliate in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in healthcare, therapeutics, and digital health investments. The firm is known for its deep technical expertise, hands-on operational support, and thought leadership in the venture capital industry.
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Zhang Ao
Executive Director
Artavazd Arumov Ph.D
Principal
Cyrus Chan
Associate
Nan Chen
Principal
David Chu
Partner
Phil DiGiacomo
Principal
Anna French
Managing Partner
Yuxin Fu
Vice President
Jinda Gao
Principal
Kuantai Yeh
Partner
Robert Headley
Partner
Maykin Ho
Venture Partner
William Hu
Managing Partner
Duane Kuang
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Nisa Leung
Managing Partner
Dingzheng Li
Vice President
Jing Liu
Vice President
Chang Liu
Associate
Bin Liu
Vice President
Biao Lu
Associate
Shuo Mao
Principal
Will McConnell
Principal
Gary Rieschel
Founder and Managing Partner
James Shen
Venture Partner
Motao Sun
Vice President
Amy Tang
Venture Partner
Yi Tang
Principal
Shiyu Wang
Partner
Rachel Wang
Venture Partner
James Wang
Venture Partner
Jing Wu
Partner
Gillian Xu
RMB funds CFO
Peter (Ming) Yin
Principal, Cleantech
Janet Yu
Partner
Oscar Zhang
Principal
Yafeng Zhou
Associate
Alex Zhou
Partner
Zhiyuan Zhou
Associate
Zhifeng Zhou
Managing Partner
Jing-Shan Hu Ph.D
Venture Partner of Healthcare
Phillip DiGiacomo Ph.D
Principal
Past deals in Clinical Trials
Pulnovo Medical
Series C in 2025
Pulnovo Medical, founded in 2013 in Wuxi, Anhui, specializes in the development, production, and service of innovative medical devices aimed at treating pulmonary hypertension. The company focuses on advanced pulse radiofrequency ablation technology, which includes pioneering high-frequency ablation equipment and intravascular catheters. These products are designed to enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from pulmonary hypertension and heart failure, offering a novel approach to treatment with a commitment to improving patient outcomes. Pulnovo Medical holds global invention patents for its unique technologies, underscoring its role as a leader in this specialized medical field.
Auron Therapeutics
Series B in 2025
Auron Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Wellesley, Massachusetts, dedicated to developing innovative therapies for cancer. Founded in 2018, the company aims to transform the treatment paradigm by shifting from traditional cell-killing approaches to differentiation therapy, which seeks to convert malignant cells into normal functioning cells. This strategy reactivates the body's inherent cellular programs to promote tumor maturation and restore normal tissue. Auron Therapeutics utilizes advanced platforms that integrate large omic datasets with high-throughput flow cytometry, enabling the rapid identification and validation of multiple therapeutic targets and drugs using primary human patient samples. Through its research, the company aspires to address unmet medical needs in oncology and provide life-saving treatments for cancer patients.
Iongen Therepeutics
Seed Round in 2025
Iongen Therepeutics is an innovative drug research and development company focusing on pain treatment.
Windward Bio
Series A in 2025
Windward Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to enhancing outcomes for patients with advanced immunological diseases, focusing on severe respiratory conditions. The company is advancing a fully human monoclonal antibody targeting thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) into Phase 2 clinical trials. This antibody, administered subcutaneously, potently binds to the TSLP ligand, extending its half-life and silencing its effector functions. Windward Bio is also developing innovative bispecific programs for other immunological disorders, aiming to address significant unmet medical needs in these areas. Led by an experienced team of biopharmaceutical executives, the company is committed to accelerating drug development to improve the lives of patients.
Leyden Labs
Series B in 2025
Leyden Labs is a biotechnology company focused on developing intranasal products aimed at protecting individuals from respiratory viruses. By targeting commonalities among various viral families, Leyden Labs seeks to provide broad-spectrum protection against multiple strains of viruses, including those in the influenza and coronavirus families. Unlike traditional vaccines that typically address specific variants, Leyden Labs' innovative approach allows for simultaneous protection against a range of viruses, thereby empowering individuals to safeguard their health and prevent the transmission of diseases. The company's team comprises experienced biotechnology professionals and new talent, all committed to advancing solutions that alleviate the impact of respiratory infections on global health.
AusperBio
Series B in 2024
AusperBio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for hepatitis B and advancing oligonucleotide therapeutics. Utilizing its proprietary Med-Oligo™ ASO platform, the company aims to enhance targeted delivery technologies to improve treatment outcomes. AusperBio is dedicated to addressing a variety of diseases, including viral infections, genetic disorders, metabolic conditions, and immune diseases, through its small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA) drugs. By concentrating on effective treatment strategies and vaccination for chronic hepatitis B, AusperBio seeks to provide patients with improved therapeutic options and protection against this challenging disease.
Bioheng
Series C in 2024
BioHeng is a clinical biopharmaceutical and biotechnology Company focuses on novel immunotherapy and next-generation gene therapy development for treating cancers and various diseases. Founded in 2017, Bioheng has established a high standard GMP grade clinical translational center, and is leading in the field of cell engineering, proliferation and clinical applications. Particularly, Bioheng owns several cutting-edge patents plus extensive industry experience, and has built a complete, closed and automated production system in compliance with regulatory guidelines. In 2018, Bioheng has successfully raised tens of millions of RMB seeding fund from Simcere Pharmaceutical Group, aiming to accelerate the development of immunotherapy via integrating resources from both parties. Bioheng is dedicated to develop safer, effective and less expensive cell therapy drugs to benefit more patients.
XellSmart
Series B in 2024
XellSmart is a company based in Minhang District, Shanghai, China, focused on developing stem cell treatment solutions for various degenerative diseases that currently lack effective clinical treatments. The firm aims to enhance disease treatment and facilitate drug discovery through innovative stem cell therapies. XellSmart is dedicated to offering large-scale and cost-effective stem cell treatment, replacement, and transplantation options, specifically targeting major conditions like Parkinson's disease. By advancing these solutions, XellSmart seeks to provide patients with viable clinical alternatives to improve their health outcomes.
LaNova Medicines
Series C in 2024
LaNova Medicines is a clinical-stage innovative drug research and development company. The company focuses on the unmet therapeutic needs in the field of tumor immunity and tumor microenvironment and focuses on the research and development of "world's first" and "best-in-class" potential bio-innovative drugs.
Hope Medicine
Series B in 2024
Hope Medicine focuses on researching, developing, and commercializing innovative biopharmaceuticals aimed at enhancing the quality of life for patients with various prevalent diseases. The company specializes in translational medicine, utilizing insights from global research initiatives to create monoclonal antibodies, protein drugs, and other therapeutic options targeting endocrine, cardiovascular, and metabolic disorders. By addressing the needs of underserved patient populations, Hope Medicine strives to improve health outcomes and provide access to effective and affordable treatments.
Candid Therapeutics
Series A in 2024
Candid Therapeutics is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of innovative therapies for immunological disorders. The company's primary focus is on creating novel, user-friendly treatments for autoimmune diseases. Their core technology involves advanced T-cell engager antibodies, which precisely redirect T-cells to selectively eliminate autoreactive B-cells, aiming to deliver transformative efficacy and improved therapeutic outcomes for patients.
Chenzhang Biotechnology
Seed Round in 2024
Chenzhang Bio is a biotechnology developer specializing in stem cell storage and treatment technology. focusing on stem cell storage and treatment technologies, company's research and commercialization, enhancing its R&D team and promoting clinical application of stem cell treatment technology
LTZ Therapeutics
Series A in 2024
LTZ Therapeutics is engaged in the development of innovative immunotherapies aimed at treating patients with cancer and other diseases that currently lack effective treatment options. The company employs reverse translational science and tumor biology, integrating these approaches with machine learning to advance its immunotherapy solutions. This strategy enables LTZ Therapeutics to create novel cancer treatments that address significant unmet clinical needs, ultimately striving to improve patient outcomes in the field of oncology.
LaNova Medicines
Series C in 2024
LaNova Medicines is a clinical-stage innovative drug research and development company. The company focuses on the unmet therapeutic needs in the field of tumor immunity and tumor microenvironment and focuses on the research and development of "world's first" and "best-in-class" potential bio-innovative drugs.
Alpha Biopharma
Series B in 2024
Alpha Biopharma Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Huangpu, China, focused on researching and developing innovative therapeutics. The company is primarily engaged in the clinical development of AZD3759, a small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitor aimed at treating patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have central nervous system (CNS) metastases. To enhance its research and development capabilities, Alpha Biopharma collaborates with prominent international pharmaceutical companies and utilizes a strong scientific consultancy and management team. The company emphasizes a comprehensive strategy that includes research and development, market engagement, and intellectual property protection. Additionally, it partners with leading contract research organizations (CROs), contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs), hospitals, and institutes to ensure the effective implementation of its programs through meticulous project management.
Thorough Future
Series A in 2024
Thorough Future specializes in the integration of advanced technology within the medical sector, focusing on enhancing diagnostic services in clinical medicine. The company leverages artificial intelligence and big data to offer intelligent diagnosis and predictive services for pathology images. This innovative approach aims to improve diagnostic accuracy and efficiency, particularly for cancer patients, by providing personalized treatment recommendations. Through its commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology into healthcare, Thorough Future seeks to transform the way medical diagnoses are conducted and treatments are tailored.
Brise Pharma
Seed Round in 2024
Brise Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative drugs aimed at treating pain. The company focuses on creating highly differentiated analgesic treatments for various debilitating pain conditions, particularly targeting migraine, neuropathic, and musculoskeletal pain. By addressing significant unmet needs in pain management, Brise Pharma aims to enable healthcare providers to offer safe, effective, and accessible pain relief solutions for patients worldwide who suffer from poorly managed pain conditions.
GenEditBio
Seed Round in 2024
GenEditBio is a biotechnology company that focuses on developing gene editing drugs to address unmet medical needs associated with genetic diseases. The company specializes in innovative research and the advancement of in vivo gene editing tools, along with related delivery systems. By providing curative solutions, GenEditBio aims to improve treatment options for patients suffering from genetic disorders.
Hope Medicine
Series B in 2024
Hope Medicine focuses on researching, developing, and commercializing innovative biopharmaceuticals aimed at enhancing the quality of life for patients with various prevalent diseases. The company specializes in translational medicine, utilizing insights from global research initiatives to create monoclonal antibodies, protein drugs, and other therapeutic options targeting endocrine, cardiovascular, and metabolic disorders. By addressing the needs of underserved patient populations, Hope Medicine strives to improve health outcomes and provide access to effective and affordable treatments.
Jasper Therapeutics
Post in 2024
Jasper Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Menlo Park, California, focused on developing therapeutic agents for hematopoietic stem cell transplants and gene therapies. The company aims to create safer conditioning agents that enable broader use of curative therapies, particularly through its novel engineered hematopoietic stem cells platform. Its lead compound, JSP191, is a humanized monoclonal antibody currently in clinical development. This agent functions as a conditioning treatment by targeting and clearing hematopoietic stem cells from bone marrow, facilitating successful stem cell transplants. By addressing the limitations of transplant grafts, Jasper Therapeutics seeks to increase the number of patients who can benefit from both allogeneic and autologous gene-edited hematopoietic stem cell therapies.
Ruining Bio
Series B in 2024
Ruining Bio provides clinical medical solutions such as tumor radiotherapy protection, wound repair, tumor embolization, and anti-tumor drugs. Ruining Bio brings together various professionals in materials, chemistry, biomedical engineering, and clinical medicine.
Yibai Health
Venture Round in 2023
Yibai Health is a clinical research medical group that builds clinical trial centers for hospitals.
Prime Lifescience
Seed Round in 2023
Prime Lifescience is a developer of a big data platform tailored for the life sciences sector. The company focuses on creating a health lifecycle big data collaboration network through innovative digital technologies and the application of artificial intelligence. Prime Lifescience offers a range of services, including a digital smart health community, a digital intelligent clinical research accelerator, and a live big data platform. These offerings aim to enhance digital clinical research and foster a comprehensive medical solutions framework within the healthcare industry, leveraging extensive data to improve health outcomes.
Sanegene Bio
Series A in 2023
Sanegene Bio is engaged in the development of RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics aimed at addressing unmet clinical needs across various therapeutic areas. The company’s RNAi drug discovery platform focuses on effectively knocking down disease-causing genes, utilizing advanced RNA technology to ensure specific delivery of multiple RNA drugs. This innovative approach allows for targeted treatment of patients suffering from a range of conditions, including cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, immunology-related diseases, infectious diseases, and disorders affecting the central nervous system and eyes. Through its comprehensive RNAi portfolio, Sanegene Bio seeks to provide effective therapeutic solutions for challenging health issues.
Tourmaline Bio
Post in 2023
Tourmaline Bio is a clinical biotechnology company focused on developing transformative medicines aimed at improving the lives of patients suffering from immune diseases. The company is in the late stages of clinical development and is centered on its lead product candidate, TOUR006, a fully human monoclonal antibody designed to selectively target interleukin-6 (IL-6), a significant proinflammatory cytokine implicated in various autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. The IL-6 antibody class has a well-established history, with over two decades of clinical and commercial experience, having successfully treated more than a million patients with diverse autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. Through its innovative research, Tourmaline Bio seeks to address the unmet medical needs of patients affected by life-altering immune diseases.
Thorough Future
Series A in 2023
Thorough Future specializes in the integration of advanced technology within the medical sector, focusing on enhancing diagnostic services in clinical medicine. The company leverages artificial intelligence and big data to offer intelligent diagnosis and predictive services for pathology images. This innovative approach aims to improve diagnostic accuracy and efficiency, particularly for cancer patients, by providing personalized treatment recommendations. Through its commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology into healthcare, Thorough Future seeks to transform the way medical diagnoses are conducted and treatments are tailored.
Ailomics Therapeutics
Angel Round in 2023
Ailomics Therapeutics, founded in 2022 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, is dedicated to developing innovative drugs for the treatment of immune diseases and tumors. The company utilizes a computational biology platform to analyze multi-omics data from patients, which aids in discovering novel drug mechanisms and targets that contribute to disease progression. Through this approach, Ailomics aims to enhance the understanding of complex diseases and advance the development of effective therapeutic solutions.
LTZ Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2023
LTZ Therapeutics is engaged in the development of innovative immunotherapies aimed at treating patients with cancer and other diseases that currently lack effective treatment options. The company employs reverse translational science and tumor biology, integrating these approaches with machine learning to advance its immunotherapy solutions. This strategy enables LTZ Therapeutics to create novel cancer treatments that address significant unmet clinical needs, ultimately striving to improve patient outcomes in the field of oncology.
Abdera Therapeutics
Series B in 2023
Abdera Therapeutics is an oncology company focused on developing targeted alpha therapies (TATs) for patients suffering from relapsed, refractory, and metastatic cancers. The company specializes in targeted radiotherapies that employ purpose-built vectors to deliver high-energy radioisotopes directly to tumors and metastatic lesions. This innovative approach aims to provide more effective treatment options for patients, capitalizing on the significant therapeutic and commercial potential of TATs. With the nuclear medicine market projected to grow substantially, Abdera's targeted therapies are positioned to play a crucial role in the evolving landscape of cancer treatment.
Brise Pharma
Series A in 2023
Brise Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative drugs aimed at treating pain. The company focuses on creating highly differentiated analgesic treatments for various debilitating pain conditions, particularly targeting migraine, neuropathic, and musculoskeletal pain. By addressing significant unmet needs in pain management, Brise Pharma aims to enable healthcare providers to offer safe, effective, and accessible pain relief solutions for patients worldwide who suffer from poorly managed pain conditions.
Caidya
Series D in 2023
Caidya is a clinical research organization based in North Carolina, founded in 2021. It specializes in providing personalized solutions across various therapeutic areas and aims to enhance the efficiency of clinical trials. Caidya develops a proprietary technology platform that integrates data from multiple systems, offering a near real-time overview of clinical trials. The organization also offers advisory services focused on clinical development plans, regulatory strategies, and approval processes, which support bio-pharmaceutical and medical companies in optimizing their clinical development capabilities. By facilitating the globalization of innovative drugs, Caidya seeks to accelerate the development of medicines and improve the overall success rates of clinical trials.
Allorion Therapeutics
Series B in 2023
Allorion Therapeutics is a small molecule therapeutic development company dedicated to creating innovative treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases. With operational facilities in Natick, Massachusetts, and Guangzhou, China, Allorion specializes in developing mutant selective and isoform-specific drugs through unconventional methods targeting established disease pathways. This approach aims to enhance the efficacy of treatments and reduce the likelihood of resistance in patients, contributing to improved therapeutic outcomes.
Vongi
Series B in 2023
Vongi offers medical solution design, product design and RandD, pilot test transformation, clinical research, registration services, and commercial operations for companies that need digital therapy, real-world research, and digital therapy CDMO and process services. For inquiries, their email address, telephone number, and physical address are available on their website.
Biotree Technology
Series A in 2023
Biotree is a high-tech enterprise focused on the application and development of advanced research technology in the life sciences sector. It specializes in metabolomics, offering early detection and analysis services in China. The company boasts a core team with significant expertise in metabolomics, encompassing scientific research services, health testing, and industrial testing. Biotree emphasizes mass spectrometry and metabolic testing, continually innovating in metabolomics products and technologies. It holds several patents in this field and is recognized for its accomplishments in metabolomics detection and analysis. Over the years, Biotree has demonstrated consistent growth and has maintained profitability for six consecutive years, solidifying its position in the biotechnological testing and consulting services market.
Sanegene Bio
Series A in 2022
Sanegene Bio is engaged in the development of RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics aimed at addressing unmet clinical needs across various therapeutic areas. The company’s RNAi drug discovery platform focuses on effectively knocking down disease-causing genes, utilizing advanced RNA technology to ensure specific delivery of multiple RNA drugs. This innovative approach allows for targeted treatment of patients suffering from a range of conditions, including cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, immunology-related diseases, infectious diseases, and disorders affecting the central nervous system and eyes. Through its comprehensive RNAi portfolio, Sanegene Bio seeks to provide effective therapeutic solutions for challenging health issues.
Thorough Future
Series A in 2022
Thorough Future specializes in the integration of advanced technology within the medical sector, focusing on enhancing diagnostic services in clinical medicine. The company leverages artificial intelligence and big data to offer intelligent diagnosis and predictive services for pathology images. This innovative approach aims to improve diagnostic accuracy and efficiency, particularly for cancer patients, by providing personalized treatment recommendations. Through its commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology into healthcare, Thorough Future seeks to transform the way medical diagnoses are conducted and treatments are tailored.
XellSmart
Series A in 2022
XellSmart is a company based in Minhang District, Shanghai, China, focused on developing stem cell treatment solutions for various degenerative diseases that currently lack effective clinical treatments. The firm aims to enhance disease treatment and facilitate drug discovery through innovative stem cell therapies. XellSmart is dedicated to offering large-scale and cost-effective stem cell treatment, replacement, and transplantation options, specifically targeting major conditions like Parkinson's disease. By advancing these solutions, XellSmart seeks to provide patients with viable clinical alternatives to improve their health outcomes.
Ailomics Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2022
Ailomics Therapeutics, founded in 2022 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, is dedicated to developing innovative drugs for the treatment of immune diseases and tumors. The company utilizes a computational biology platform to analyze multi-omics data from patients, which aids in discovering novel drug mechanisms and targets that contribute to disease progression. Through this approach, Ailomics aims to enhance the understanding of complex diseases and advance the development of effective therapeutic solutions.
Auron Therapeutics
Series A in 2022
Auron Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Wellesley, Massachusetts, dedicated to developing innovative therapies for cancer. Founded in 2018, the company aims to transform the treatment paradigm by shifting from traditional cell-killing approaches to differentiation therapy, which seeks to convert malignant cells into normal functioning cells. This strategy reactivates the body's inherent cellular programs to promote tumor maturation and restore normal tissue. Auron Therapeutics utilizes advanced platforms that integrate large omic datasets with high-throughput flow cytometry, enabling the rapid identification and validation of multiple therapeutic targets and drugs using primary human patient samples. Through its research, the company aspires to address unmet medical needs in oncology and provide life-saving treatments for cancer patients.
Gaugene
Series B in 2022
Gaugene specializes in providing advanced hematology testing instruments, reagents, and services tailored for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) users. As a high-tech enterprise, it is backed by experienced professionals from prominent domestic IVD companies who possess expertise in leading-edge technologies. The company’s instruments are unique in China, featuring high-power flow lasers and high-sensitivity multi-color fluorescence detection systems. These innovations enable a wide range of applications, including hematology diagnosis, clinical diagnosis, and life science research. Gaugene's solutions support clinical diagnostics and flow cytometry technology, facilitating single-cell research, protein screening, and the discovery of new clinical indicators.
Biotree Technology
Series A in 2022
Biotree is a high-tech enterprise focused on the application and development of advanced research technology in the life sciences sector. It specializes in metabolomics, offering early detection and analysis services in China. The company boasts a core team with significant expertise in metabolomics, encompassing scientific research services, health testing, and industrial testing. Biotree emphasizes mass spectrometry and metabolic testing, continually innovating in metabolomics products and technologies. It holds several patents in this field and is recognized for its accomplishments in metabolomics detection and analysis. Over the years, Biotree has demonstrated consistent growth and has maintained profitability for six consecutive years, solidifying its position in the biotechnological testing and consulting services market.
Ark Biosciences
Series D in 2022
Ark Biosciences Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Shanghai, China, focused on discovering and developing therapeutics for unmet medical needs, particularly in respiratory viral infections and viral hepatitis. Founded in 2013, the company is dedicated to addressing global health challenges with its innovative products, which include AK0701 for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, AK0529 for respiratory syncytial virus, AK0612 for influenza, and AK0705 and AK0706 for hepatitis B. Ark Biosciences aims to establish itself as a leader in antiviral drug development through a commitment to scientific excellence and innovation.
LaNova Medicines
Series B in 2022
LaNova Medicines is a clinical-stage innovative drug research and development company. The company focuses on the unmet therapeutic needs in the field of tumor immunity and tumor microenvironment and focuses on the research and development of "world's first" and "best-in-class" potential bio-innovative drugs.
Ashermed
Series B in 2022
Ashermed is a provider of contract research organization (CRO) services tailored for medical companies. The company emphasizes the integration of advanced technologies, including Internet technology, big data, and artificial intelligence, into its offerings. By doing so, Ashermed aims to help medical companies shorten the drug development cycle, enhance the quality of clinical data, and lower research and development costs. Their services encompass CRO, site management organization (SMO), patient recruitment, and digital platform support, positioning them as a comprehensive partner in the medical research industry.
LTZ Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2022
LTZ Therapeutics is engaged in the development of innovative immunotherapies aimed at treating patients with cancer and other diseases that currently lack effective treatment options. The company employs reverse translational science and tumor biology, integrating these approaches with machine learning to advance its immunotherapy solutions. This strategy enables LTZ Therapeutics to create novel cancer treatments that address significant unmet clinical needs, ultimately striving to improve patient outcomes in the field of oncology.
Brise Pharma
Seed Round in 2022
Brise Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative drugs aimed at treating pain. The company focuses on creating highly differentiated analgesic treatments for various debilitating pain conditions, particularly targeting migraine, neuropathic, and musculoskeletal pain. By addressing significant unmet needs in pain management, Brise Pharma aims to enable healthcare providers to offer safe, effective, and accessible pain relief solutions for patients worldwide who suffer from poorly managed pain conditions.
MediLink Therapeutics
Series B in 2022
MediLink Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Suzhou, China, specializing in the development of next-generation antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). The company aims to address significant unmet medical needs in China by creating innovative therapeutics that target cancer while minimizing damage to healthy cells. MediLink Therapeutics is committed to enhancing patient outcomes through its research and development efforts, which include conducting multicenter clinical trials and engaging in cross-border collaborations to generate global value. By focusing on ADCs, the company strives to improve the efficacy of cancer treatments while ensuring patient safety during therapy.
Prime Lifescience
Seed Round in 2022
Prime Lifescience is a developer of a big data platform tailored for the life sciences sector. The company focuses on creating a health lifecycle big data collaboration network through innovative digital technologies and the application of artificial intelligence. Prime Lifescience offers a range of services, including a digital smart health community, a digital intelligent clinical research accelerator, and a live big data platform. These offerings aim to enhance digital clinical research and foster a comprehensive medical solutions framework within the healthcare industry, leveraging extensive data to improve health outcomes.
Korro Bio
Series B in 2022
Korro Bio Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in developing nucleic acid-based therapeutics targeting specific sequences in genetic code to treat rare diseases. The company's proprietary platform enables efficient and selective RNA editing, leveraging natural processes common to all multicellular organisms. Korro Bio aims to advance this technology to effect changes in protein structure and function across multiple tissues, expanding the reach of genetic medicines with additional precision and tunability by editing RNA instead of DNA.
Ruining Bio
Series A in 2022
Ruining Bio provides clinical medical solutions such as tumor radiotherapy protection, wound repair, tumor embolization, and anti-tumor drugs. Ruining Bio brings together various professionals in materials, chemistry, biomedical engineering, and clinical medicine.
Clinflash Heathcare Technology
Venture Round in 2021
Clinflash is a leading provider of cloud-based solution and relevant professional service in filed of clinical development in China. Clinflash aims to help pharmaceutical companies improve R&D effectiveness and efficiency through providing first class IT solution and professional service.
Allorion Therapeutics
Series A in 2021
Allorion Therapeutics is a small molecule therapeutic development company dedicated to creating innovative treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases. With operational facilities in Natick, Massachusetts, and Guangzhou, China, Allorion specializes in developing mutant selective and isoform-specific drugs through unconventional methods targeting established disease pathways. This approach aims to enhance the efficacy of treatments and reduce the likelihood of resistance in patients, contributing to improved therapeutic outcomes.
Platelet BioGenesis
Series B in 2021
Platelet BioGenesis, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in the production of donor-independent human platelets derived from pluripotent stem cells for clinical use. Founded in 2014, the company has developed a microfluidic bioreactor designed to generate functional platelets from human stem cell cultures at a commercial scale. These bioreactor-produced platelets are distributed to hospitals and blood banks, providing a vital resource for patients worldwide. The company is also focused on advancing therapeutics within the fields of biotechnology and drug discovery.
Genedit
Angel Round in 2021
GenEdit Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Berkeley, California, focuses on advancing gene therapy through its innovative genome editing tools, particularly the CRISPR/Cas9 system. The company aims to address the challenges associated with gene therapy delivery by utilizing its proprietary NanoGalaxy™ platform, which systematically screens a library of nanoparticles to enhance the safety and efficiency of delivering genetic material to target tissues. GenEdit's technology is designed to facilitate therapeutic gene editing, offering a solution that is easier, faster, and more accurate than traditional methods. This positions GenEdit to potentially enable the treatment of previously incurable genetic diseases, significantly contributing to the future of non-viral, gene editing-based therapeutics.
Structure Therapeutics
Series B in 2021
Structure Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel oral therapeutics for chronic diseases with significant unmet medical needs. Utilizing advanced computational and structure-based technology, the company designs orally available small molecules that aim to overcome the limitations of traditional biologic and peptide drugs. Its lead product candidate, GSBR-1290, is a small molecule agonist targeting the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor, which is relevant for treating type-2 diabetes and obesity. Additionally, Structure Therapeutics is advancing other oral therapeutics targeting G-protein-coupled receptors for conditions such as pulmonary and cardiovascular diseases, including candidates ANPA-0073 and LTSE-2578. The company combines expertise in drug design and development to create differentiated and effective treatments that can have a profound impact on patient care.
Brise Pharma
Angel Round in 2021
Brise Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative drugs aimed at treating pain. The company focuses on creating highly differentiated analgesic treatments for various debilitating pain conditions, particularly targeting migraine, neuropathic, and musculoskeletal pain. By addressing significant unmet needs in pain management, Brise Pharma aims to enable healthcare providers to offer safe, effective, and accessible pain relief solutions for patients worldwide who suffer from poorly managed pain conditions.
Jasper Therapeutics
Post in 2021
Jasper Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Menlo Park, California, focused on developing therapeutic agents for hematopoietic stem cell transplants and gene therapies. The company aims to create safer conditioning agents that enable broader use of curative therapies, particularly through its novel engineered hematopoietic stem cells platform. Its lead compound, JSP191, is a humanized monoclonal antibody currently in clinical development. This agent functions as a conditioning treatment by targeting and clearing hematopoietic stem cells from bone marrow, facilitating successful stem cell transplants. By addressing the limitations of transplant grafts, Jasper Therapeutics seeks to increase the number of patients who can benefit from both allogeneic and autologous gene-edited hematopoietic stem cell therapies.
Ventyx Biosciences
Series B in 2021
Ventyx Biosciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Encinitas, California, that specializes in developing selective inhibitors of TYK2 for autoimmune diseases. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on creating innovative therapies for patients suffering from inflammatory diseases and autoimmune disorders. Its pipeline includes VTX958, an oral allosteric TYK2 inhibitor currently in Phase 1 trials, aimed at treating a variety of autoimmune conditions while minimizing the toxicities associated with broader Janus kinase inhibition. Additionally, Ventyx is advancing VTX002, a Phase 2-ready S1P1 receptor modulator for ulcerative colitis, and VTX2735, a Phase 1 peripheral inhibitor of the NLRP3 inflammasome, which is implicated in several inflammatory conditions. Through these efforts, Ventyx aims to provide effective treatment options for millions of patients.
XellSmart
Seed Round in 2021
XellSmart is a company based in Minhang District, Shanghai, China, focused on developing stem cell treatment solutions for various degenerative diseases that currently lack effective clinical treatments. The firm aims to enhance disease treatment and facilitate drug discovery through innovative stem cell therapies. XellSmart is dedicated to offering large-scale and cost-effective stem cell treatment, replacement, and transplantation options, specifically targeting major conditions like Parkinson's disease. By advancing these solutions, XellSmart seeks to provide patients with viable clinical alternatives to improve their health outcomes.
Sanegene Bio
Series A in 2021
Sanegene Bio is engaged in the development of RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics aimed at addressing unmet clinical needs across various therapeutic areas. The company’s RNAi drug discovery platform focuses on effectively knocking down disease-causing genes, utilizing advanced RNA technology to ensure specific delivery of multiple RNA drugs. This innovative approach allows for targeted treatment of patients suffering from a range of conditions, including cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, immunology-related diseases, infectious diseases, and disorders affecting the central nervous system and eyes. Through its comprehensive RNAi portfolio, Sanegene Bio seeks to provide effective therapeutic solutions for challenging health issues.
Abogen Biosciences
Series C in 2021
Abogen Biosciences, established in 2019 and headquartered in Jiangsu, China, specializes in the development of nucleic acid-based therapeutics, including RNA and DNA treatments, for combating cancer and infectious diseases.
Berry Oncology
Series B in 2021
Berry Oncology is a medical technology company focused on enhancing cancer prevention and diagnosis through advanced genomic testing solutions. The company offers a range of products and services, including genetic diagnosis, companion diagnostics, and tools for monitoring treatment response and prognosis prediction for various malignant tumors. By addressing clinical challenges associated with cancer detection and management, Berry Oncology aims to facilitate early diagnosis and treatment, ultimately improving patient quality of life and reducing cancer risks. Its mission emphasizes precise treatment for all patients, while its vision seeks to establish the company as a leader in early screening and diagnosis within the global market, particularly in China's tumor gene testing sector.
Neuro3 Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2021
Neuro3 Therapeutics is a Hong Kong based company that advances medicines for CNS diseases.
Zion Pharma
Series B in 2021
Zion Pharma is a drug discovery platform focused on developing innovative small molecule drugs for oncology, particularly targeting unmet medical needs in cancer treatment. The company specializes in creating "me-better" drugs that aim to improve upon existing therapies, with a commitment to delivering differentiated "best-in-class" and "first-in-class" treatments. Zion's research and development efforts are concentrated on addressing specific challenges in oncology, including breast cancer brain metastasis, thereby enabling healthcare professionals to better meet clinical demands.
Health Biotech
Series B in 2021
Health Biotech is a research and development firm specializing in precision medicine through the application of mass spectrometry. The company focuses on early diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of Alzheimer's disease, employing liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry techniques to quantitatively detect specific biomarkers associated with the condition. By offering comprehensive solutions that include tools, equipment, and reagent consumables, Health Biotech aims to provide reliable detection services for patients. Its innovative technology not only aids in identifying risks for Alzheimer's disease but also supports healthcare professionals in enhancing patient outcomes by delaying disease onset and improving cognitive abilities.
Just Medical
Series B in 2021
Just Medical is a developer and manufacturer of orthopedic medical devices, specializing in artificial implants such as hip and knee joints, as well as internal fixation products and surgical instruments. The company emphasizes research and development in orthopedics, aiming to enhance surgical efficiency and improve the quality of orthopedic treatment. Just Medical is dedicated to providing safe and effective medical products and services, continually refining its product systems to alleviate patient pain and support healthcare professionals in their surgical procedures.
Hope Medicine
Series B in 2021
Hope Medicine focuses on researching, developing, and commercializing innovative biopharmaceuticals aimed at enhancing the quality of life for patients with various prevalent diseases. The company specializes in translational medicine, utilizing insights from global research initiatives to create monoclonal antibodies, protein drugs, and other therapeutic options targeting endocrine, cardiovascular, and metabolic disorders. By addressing the needs of underserved patient populations, Hope Medicine strives to improve health outcomes and provide access to effective and affordable treatments.
Gaugene
Series A in 2021
Gaugene specializes in providing advanced hematology testing instruments, reagents, and services tailored for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) users. As a high-tech enterprise, it is backed by experienced professionals from prominent domestic IVD companies who possess expertise in leading-edge technologies. The company’s instruments are unique in China, featuring high-power flow lasers and high-sensitivity multi-color fluorescence detection systems. These innovations enable a wide range of applications, including hematology diagnosis, clinical diagnosis, and life science research. Gaugene's solutions support clinical diagnostics and flow cytometry technology, facilitating single-cell research, protein screening, and the discovery of new clinical indicators.
ET Healthcare
Series G in 2021
ET Healthcare, Inc. is an in vitro diagnostics company that specializes in manufacturing central laboratory analyzers for both inpatient and outpatient testing in various hospital settings, including pediatric care, intensive care units, and emergency rooms. The company has developed the Pylon Immunochemistry System, which integrates laboratory analysis with point-of-care testing to meet diverse immunodiagnostic needs, such as inflammation, cardiac function, fertility, infectious diseases, and tumor detection. Additionally, the Pylon BNP Immunoassay supports heart failure management by measuring B-type natriuretic peptide levels in plasma. ET Healthcare's products aim to bring the performance of traditional central lab analyzers to near-patient settings, addressing requirements for space, plumbing, and staffing. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company also has offices in Shanghai and manufacturing facilities in Suzhou, China.
Zion Pharma
Series B in 2021
Zion Pharma is a drug discovery platform focused on developing innovative small molecule drugs for oncology, particularly targeting unmet medical needs in cancer treatment. The company specializes in creating "me-better" drugs that aim to improve upon existing therapies, with a commitment to delivering differentiated "best-in-class" and "first-in-class" treatments. Zion's research and development efforts are concentrated on addressing specific challenges in oncology, including breast cancer brain metastasis, thereby enabling healthcare professionals to better meet clinical demands.
Alpha Biopharma
Series B in 2021
Alpha Biopharma Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Huangpu, China, focused on researching and developing innovative therapeutics. The company is primarily engaged in the clinical development of AZD3759, a small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitor aimed at treating patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have central nervous system (CNS) metastases. To enhance its research and development capabilities, Alpha Biopharma collaborates with prominent international pharmaceutical companies and utilizes a strong scientific consultancy and management team. The company emphasizes a comprehensive strategy that includes research and development, market engagement, and intellectual property protection. Additionally, it partners with leading contract research organizations (CROs), contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs), hospitals, and institutes to ensure the effective implementation of its programs through meticulous project management.
Abogen Biosciences
Series B in 2021
Abogen Biosciences, established in 2019 and headquartered in Jiangsu, China, specializes in the development of nucleic acid-based therapeutics, including RNA and DNA treatments, for combating cancer and infectious diseases.
Icosavax
Series B in 2021
Icosavax, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing vaccines using its innovative virus-like particle (VLP) technology platform, which allows for the multivalent display of complex viral antigens. This technology aims to provide broad and durable protection against various infectious diseases, with an initial focus on life-threatening respiratory illnesses. Icosavax's pipeline includes vaccine candidates targeting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), human metapneumovirus (hMPV), and SARS-CoV-2. The company is dedicated to advancing its VLP technology to discover, develop, and ultimately commercialize effective vaccines against these infectious diseases.
Ventyx Biosciences
Venture Round in 2021
Ventyx Biosciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Encinitas, California, that specializes in developing selective inhibitors of TYK2 for autoimmune diseases. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on creating innovative therapies for patients suffering from inflammatory diseases and autoimmune disorders. Its pipeline includes VTX958, an oral allosteric TYK2 inhibitor currently in Phase 1 trials, aimed at treating a variety of autoimmune conditions while minimizing the toxicities associated with broader Janus kinase inhibition. Additionally, Ventyx is advancing VTX002, a Phase 2-ready S1P1 receptor modulator for ulcerative colitis, and VTX2735, a Phase 1 peripheral inhibitor of the NLRP3 inflammasome, which is implicated in several inflammatory conditions. Through these efforts, Ventyx aims to provide effective treatment options for millions of patients.
MediLink Therapeutics
Series A in 2021
MediLink Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Suzhou, China, specializing in the development of next-generation antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). The company aims to address significant unmet medical needs in China by creating innovative therapeutics that target cancer while minimizing damage to healthy cells. MediLink Therapeutics is committed to enhancing patient outcomes through its research and development efforts, which include conducting multicenter clinical trials and engaging in cross-border collaborations to generate global value. By focusing on ADCs, the company strives to improve the efficacy of cancer treatments while ensuring patient safety during therapy.
Auron Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2021
Auron Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Wellesley, Massachusetts, dedicated to developing innovative therapies for cancer. Founded in 2018, the company aims to transform the treatment paradigm by shifting from traditional cell-killing approaches to differentiation therapy, which seeks to convert malignant cells into normal functioning cells. This strategy reactivates the body's inherent cellular programs to promote tumor maturation and restore normal tissue. Auron Therapeutics utilizes advanced platforms that integrate large omic datasets with high-throughput flow cytometry, enabling the rapid identification and validation of multiple therapeutic targets and drugs using primary human patient samples. Through its research, the company aspires to address unmet medical needs in oncology and provide life-saving treatments for cancer patients.
Abbisko Therapeutics
Series D in 2021
Abbisko Therapeutics Co. Ltd. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Shanghai, China, focused on discovering, developing, and manufacturing innovative immuno-oncology therapies. Founded in 2016 by a team with extensive experience in drug research and management, the company specializes in small molecule therapies for various conditions, including cancer, metabolic diseases, liver diseases, viral infections, and central nervous system disorders. Abbisko's notable products include ABSK011 and ABSK021, which are designed to treat hepatocellular carcinoma, as well as CSF1R, aimed at addressing solid tumors. The company is dedicated to advancing its pipeline of therapeutics to improve patient outcomes in oncology and beyond.
LaNova Medicines
Series A in 2021
LaNova Medicines is a clinical-stage innovative drug research and development company. The company focuses on the unmet therapeutic needs in the field of tumor immunity and tumor microenvironment and focuses on the research and development of "world's first" and "best-in-class" potential bio-innovative drugs.
dMed
Series C in 2020
dMed is a full-service Clinical Contract Research Organization that provides industry solutions to pharma and medical device companies. Its business covers consulting, regulatory affairs & strategy, early clinical development, clinical science & medical affairs, clinical operations, biostatistics & programming, data management, drug safety & pharmacovigilance, quality assurance, and information solutions. dMed has set up offices in major cities, including Shanghai, Beijing, Wuhan, New York, Washington, San Francisco, and Brussels, and it employs around 600 professionals globally, among them 60% holds master above degree and 25% with more than 10 years working experiences.
Elevation Oncology
Series B in 2020
Elevation Oncology, Inc. is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing precision medicines for patients with genomically defined cancers. The company focuses on creating targeted therapeutics that inhibit specific genetic alterations known to drive cancer progression. Its lead drug candidate, seribantumab, targets neuregulin-1 (NRG1) fusions, which are rare genomic alterations that can be treated through targeted HER3 inhibition. Currently, seribantumab is undergoing clinical testing in the Phase 2 CRESTONE study, which evaluates its efficacy in patients with solid tumors of any origin that harbor NRG1 fusions. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, Elevation Oncology aims to make genomic tests actionable by selectively developing drugs that address these specific alterations in cancer patients.
Broncus Medical
Series C in 2020
Broncus Medical is a medical technology company specializing in the development of minimally-invasive devices for treating lung diseases, including emphysema and lung cancer. Based in Mountain View, California, with an international presence in Nyon, Switzerland, Broncus is focused on addressing significant unmet medical needs in interventional pulmonology. The company is exploring its Exhale product line, which features a patented treatment method known as Airway Bypass, aimed at providing a minimally-invasive solution for patients suffering from homogeneous emphysema. Broncus is currently conducting the pivotal EASE Trial, enrolling patients worldwide to evaluate the efficacy of this treatment in severe cases of the disease. Additionally, Broncus offers a range of innovative products designed to enhance diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes in lung care, including the Archimedes System, LungPoint, and InterVapor System.
MEDx
Series B in 2020
MEDx is a company specializing in precision medicine solutions aimed at enhancing clinical development. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Suzhou, Jiangsu, MEDx employs translational science to advance diagnostic technologies related to nucleic acids and proteins. Its comprehensive services include biomarker development, Companion Diagnostics, Point-of-Care development, clinical testing, and the commercialization of medical products. By focusing on individualized treatment, MEDx seeks to improve patient outcomes through its innovative approaches in the healthcare sector.
Korro Bio
Series A in 2020
Korro Bio Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in developing nucleic acid-based therapeutics targeting specific sequences in genetic code to treat rare diseases. The company's proprietary platform enables efficient and selective RNA editing, leveraging natural processes common to all multicellular organisms. Korro Bio aims to advance this technology to effect changes in protein structure and function across multiple tissues, expanding the reach of genetic medicines with additional precision and tunability by editing RNA instead of DNA.
Zion Pharma
Series A in 2020
Zion Pharma is a drug discovery platform focused on developing innovative small molecule drugs for oncology, particularly targeting unmet medical needs in cancer treatment. The company specializes in creating "me-better" drugs that aim to improve upon existing therapies, with a commitment to delivering differentiated "best-in-class" and "first-in-class" treatments. Zion's research and development efforts are concentrated on addressing specific challenges in oncology, including breast cancer brain metastasis, thereby enabling healthcare professionals to better meet clinical demands.
Elevation Oncology
Series A in 2020
Elevation Oncology, Inc. is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing precision medicines for patients with genomically defined cancers. The company focuses on creating targeted therapeutics that inhibit specific genetic alterations known to drive cancer progression. Its lead drug candidate, seribantumab, targets neuregulin-1 (NRG1) fusions, which are rare genomic alterations that can be treated through targeted HER3 inhibition. Currently, seribantumab is undergoing clinical testing in the Phase 2 CRESTONE study, which evaluates its efficacy in patients with solid tumors of any origin that harbor NRG1 fusions. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, Elevation Oncology aims to make genomic tests actionable by selectively developing drugs that address these specific alterations in cancer patients.
Antengene
Series C in 2020
Antengene Corporation is a biopharmaceutical company based in Shanghai, China, founded in 2016, that specializes in the development of innovative therapies for cancer treatment. The company's portfolio includes ATG-010 (selinexor), targeting hematologic malignancies such as multiple myeloma, and ATG-008 (onatasertib), an mTOR kinase inhibitor aimed at treating advanced solid tumors and hematological malignancies. Antengene's pipeline features several investigational products, including ATG-016 (eltanexor), ATG-527 (verdinexor), and ATG-019, along with pre-clinical candidates like ATG-101, a bi-specific antibody, and ATG-012, a KRAS G12C inhibitor. The company is committed to addressing unmet medical needs in Asia through its focus on the discovery, development, and commercialization of first-in-class therapeutics for various types of cancer.
New Horizon Health
Series E in 2020
New Horizon Health is a biotechnology company based in Hangzhou, China, with an additional office in Beijing, specializing in the development of innovative technologies for early cancer detection and screening. Founded in 2015, the company primarily focuses on gastrointestinal cancers, offering products such as the ColoClear and Pupu Tube, which utilize fecal gene analysis (FIT-DNA) technology for colorectal cancer screening. These products enable users to conduct in-home tests, allowing for the early detection of colon cancer and precancerous lesions that may not be identified through traditional blood tests. New Horizon Health aims to reduce cancer morbidity and mortality rates by promoting accessible and efficient health services, leveraging big data and artificial intelligence in its screening technologies. The company's commitment to early cancer screening reflects its mission to enhance public health by facilitating widespread access to vital diagnostic tools.
New Horizon Health
Series D in 2020
New Horizon Health is a biotechnology company based in Hangzhou, China, with an additional office in Beijing, specializing in the development of innovative technologies for early cancer detection and screening. Founded in 2015, the company primarily focuses on gastrointestinal cancers, offering products such as the ColoClear and Pupu Tube, which utilize fecal gene analysis (FIT-DNA) technology for colorectal cancer screening. These products enable users to conduct in-home tests, allowing for the early detection of colon cancer and precancerous lesions that may not be identified through traditional blood tests. New Horizon Health aims to reduce cancer morbidity and mortality rates by promoting accessible and efficient health services, leveraging big data and artificial intelligence in its screening technologies. The company's commitment to early cancer screening reflects its mission to enhance public health by facilitating widespread access to vital diagnostic tools.
Abbisko Therapeutics
Series C in 2020
Abbisko Therapeutics Co. Ltd. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Shanghai, China, focused on discovering, developing, and manufacturing innovative immuno-oncology therapies. Founded in 2016 by a team with extensive experience in drug research and management, the company specializes in small molecule therapies for various conditions, including cancer, metabolic diseases, liver diseases, viral infections, and central nervous system disorders. Abbisko's notable products include ABSK011 and ABSK021, which are designed to treat hepatocellular carcinoma, as well as CSF1R, aimed at addressing solid tumors. The company is dedicated to advancing its pipeline of therapeutics to improve patient outcomes in oncology and beyond.
Structure Therapeutics
Series A in 2020
Structure Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel oral therapeutics for chronic diseases with significant unmet medical needs. Utilizing advanced computational and structure-based technology, the company designs orally available small molecules that aim to overcome the limitations of traditional biologic and peptide drugs. Its lead product candidate, GSBR-1290, is a small molecule agonist targeting the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor, which is relevant for treating type-2 diabetes and obesity. Additionally, Structure Therapeutics is advancing other oral therapeutics targeting G-protein-coupled receptors for conditions such as pulmonary and cardiovascular diseases, including candidates ANPA-0073 and LTSE-2578. The company combines expertise in drug design and development to create differentiated and effective treatments that can have a profound impact on patient care.
Berry Oncology
Series A in 2020
Berry Oncology is a medical technology company focused on enhancing cancer prevention and diagnosis through advanced genomic testing solutions. The company offers a range of products and services, including genetic diagnosis, companion diagnostics, and tools for monitoring treatment response and prognosis prediction for various malignant tumors. By addressing clinical challenges associated with cancer detection and management, Berry Oncology aims to facilitate early diagnosis and treatment, ultimately improving patient quality of life and reducing cancer risks. Its mission emphasizes precise treatment for all patients, while its vision seeks to establish the company as a leader in early screening and diagnosis within the global market, particularly in China's tumor gene testing sector.
Jacobio Pharmaceuticals
Series C in 2020
Jacobio Pharmaceuticals, established in 2015 in Beijing, China, is a clinical-stage biotech company specializing in the discovery and development of innovative therapies, particularly in oncology. The company aims to address unmet medical needs both in China and globally, focusing on serious diseases such as cancer, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. Founded by experienced executives with a strong track record in the pharmaceutical industry, Jacobio has rapidly built a skilled research and development team of over 100 employees. This team possesses comprehensive capabilities in target discovery, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and clinical registration. Jacobio has developed a robust pipeline of 8 to 10 drug candidates, with JAB-3068 being the most advanced program. This candidate targets novel pathways for both immunotherapy and targeted therapies and has entered Phase I clinical trials in the United States, with additional trials planned in China.
Jasper Therapeutics
Series A in 2020
Jasper Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Menlo Park, California, focused on developing therapeutic agents for hematopoietic stem cell transplants and gene therapies. The company aims to create safer conditioning agents that enable broader use of curative therapies, particularly through its novel engineered hematopoietic stem cells platform. Its lead compound, JSP191, is a humanized monoclonal antibody currently in clinical development. This agent functions as a conditioning treatment by targeting and clearing hematopoietic stem cells from bone marrow, facilitating successful stem cell transplants. By addressing the limitations of transplant grafts, Jasper Therapeutics seeks to increase the number of patients who can benefit from both allogeneic and autologous gene-edited hematopoietic stem cell therapies.
Jasper Therapeutics
Series A in 2019
Jasper Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Menlo Park, California, focused on developing therapeutic agents for hematopoietic stem cell transplants and gene therapies. The company aims to create safer conditioning agents that enable broader use of curative therapies, particularly through its novel engineered hematopoietic stem cells platform. Its lead compound, JSP191, is a humanized monoclonal antibody currently in clinical development. This agent functions as a conditioning treatment by targeting and clearing hematopoietic stem cells from bone marrow, facilitating successful stem cell transplants. By addressing the limitations of transplant grafts, Jasper Therapeutics seeks to increase the number of patients who can benefit from both allogeneic and autologous gene-edited hematopoietic stem cell therapies.
Vongi
Series B in 2019
Vongi offers medical solution design, product design and RandD, pilot test transformation, clinical research, registration services, and commercial operations for companies that need digital therapy, real-world research, and digital therapy CDMO and process services. For inquiries, their email address, telephone number, and physical address are available on their website.
Clinflash Heathcare Technology
Series A in 2019
Clinflash is a leading provider of cloud-based solution and relevant professional service in filed of clinical development in China. Clinflash aims to help pharmaceutical companies improve R&D effectiveness and efficiency through providing first class IT solution and professional service.
dMed
Series B in 2019
dMed is a full-service Clinical Contract Research Organization that provides industry solutions to pharma and medical device companies. Its business covers consulting, regulatory affairs & strategy, early clinical development, clinical science & medical affairs, clinical operations, biostatistics & programming, data management, drug safety & pharmacovigilance, quality assurance, and information solutions. dMed has set up offices in major cities, including Shanghai, Beijing, Wuhan, New York, Washington, San Francisco, and Brussels, and it employs around 600 professionals globally, among them 60% holds master above degree and 25% with more than 10 years working experiences.
Icosavax
Series A in 2019
Icosavax, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing vaccines using its innovative virus-like particle (VLP) technology platform, which allows for the multivalent display of complex viral antigens. This technology aims to provide broad and durable protection against various infectious diseases, with an initial focus on life-threatening respiratory illnesses. Icosavax's pipeline includes vaccine candidates targeting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), human metapneumovirus (hMPV), and SARS-CoV-2. The company is dedicated to advancing its VLP technology to discover, develop, and ultimately commercialize effective vaccines against these infectious diseases.
Amphivena Therapeutics
Series C in 2019
Amphivena Therapeutics is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company focused on developing bifunctional antibody therapies aimed at treating hematologic malignancies. Founded in 2012 and based in South San Francisco, California, the company utilizes its proprietary ReSTORE platform to create dual-action biologics that enhance the patient's immune response against cancer. These therapies are designed to relieve immune suppression while activating T cells, thereby promoting the destruction of tumor cells and their precursors. The platform emphasizes avidity, target selectivity, and safety, and can be engineered to include additional functionalities for targeting solid tumors. As a subsidiary of Affimed N.V., Amphivena Therapeutics aims to provide innovative treatment options for patients facing blood cancers.
Platelet BioGenesis
Series A in 2019
Platelet BioGenesis, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in the production of donor-independent human platelets derived from pluripotent stem cells for clinical use. Founded in 2014, the company has developed a microfluidic bioreactor designed to generate functional platelets from human stem cell cultures at a commercial scale. These bioreactor-produced platelets are distributed to hospitals and blood banks, providing a vital resource for patients worldwide. The company is also focused on advancing therapeutics within the fields of biotechnology and drug discovery.
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