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 promising life science companies that exhibit strong management teams and innovative technologies or business models. While its primary investment strategy targets opportunities in China, Lilly Asia Ventures is also open to exploring prospects in other regions of East and South Asia. The firm invests across various stages, including seed, early, and later stages, with particular interest in sectors such as healthcare, life sciences, oncology, manufacturing, and technology-based industries. Through its investments, Lilly Asia Ventures aims to foster the development of innovative solutions that contribute to improved health and quality of life.
Targeting One is a joint-stock technology firm that creates reagents, software, and other products. It is committed to developing products in the life science and molecular diagnostic enterprise, serving life science, precision medicine, drug development, and health management, by developing molecular diagnostic technologies with multiple indicators, high throughput, automation, pollution prevention, and relatively inexpensive.
ADARx Pharmaceuticals
Series C in 2023
ADARx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, focused on the research and development of RNA editing therapeutics. Founded in 2019, the company specializes in the precise targeting and correction of single point mutations on mRNA transcripts using a proprietary platform that leverages endogenous enzymes known as adenosine deaminase acting on RNA (ADAR). This innovative approach aims to restore the production of functional proteins, addressing genetic mutations that lead to various diseases. ADARx Pharmaceuticals is developing a diverse pipeline of ribonucleic acid targeting therapeutics aimed at treating conditions across multiple therapeutic areas, including genetic disorders, cardiometabolic diseases, complement-mediated diseases, and central nervous system disorders.
ADARx Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2023
ADARx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, focused on the research and development of RNA editing therapeutics. Founded in 2019, the company specializes in the precise targeting and correction of single point mutations on mRNA transcripts using a proprietary platform that leverages endogenous enzymes known as adenosine deaminase acting on RNA (ADAR). This innovative approach aims to restore the production of functional proteins, addressing genetic mutations that lead to various diseases. ADARx Pharmaceuticals is developing a diverse pipeline of ribonucleic acid targeting therapeutics aimed at treating conditions across multiple therapeutic areas, including genetic disorders, cardiometabolic diseases, complement-mediated diseases, and central nervous system disorders.
Rgenta Therapeutics
Series A in 2022
Rgenta Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of RNA-targeting medicines with a primary focus on oncology and neurological disorders. Founded in 2018, the company utilizes a proprietary platform that analyzes extensive genomic data to identify targetable RNA processing events. This platform enables the design of small-molecule compounds that modulate interactions among the spliceosome, regulatory proteins, and RNAs. By unlocking the therapeutic potential of previously undruggable targets, Rgenta aims to create oral, small-molecule therapies that address critical needs in human disease treatment, particularly in the realm of cancer.
Singleron Biotechnologies
Series B in 2021
Singleron Biotechnologies Ltd. is a molecular diagnostic company specializing in single cell sequencing solutions. Founded in 2018 and based in Nanjing, China, with additional offices and laboratories in Suzhou, the United States, and Germany, the firm develops a range of innovative products, including the Singleron Matrix automated instrument for high-density microwell processing and GEXSCOPE single cell RNA sequencing kits. The company also offers a microfluidic chip for cell partitioning, magnetic beads for cell barcoding, and tools for data analysis such as CeleScope and SynEcoSys, which facilitate the interpretation of single cell sequencing data. Singleron provides services in single cell RNA sequencing, single nucleus RNA sequencing, and bioinformatics analysis, aiming to advance clinical diagnosis, drug development, and health management. The company collaborates with research institutes, hospitals, and pharmaceutical firms primarily in China and the United States, leveraging its exclusive IP license from Yale University to enhance its innovative capabilities in single cell analysis.
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.
ADARx Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2021
ADARx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, focused on the research and development of RNA editing therapeutics. Founded in 2019, the company specializes in the precise targeting and correction of single point mutations on mRNA transcripts using a proprietary platform that leverages endogenous enzymes known as adenosine deaminase acting on RNA (ADAR). This innovative approach aims to restore the production of functional proteins, addressing genetic mutations that lead to various diseases. ADARx Pharmaceuticals is developing a diverse pipeline of ribonucleic acid targeting therapeutics aimed at treating conditions across multiple therapeutic areas, including genetic disorders, cardiometabolic diseases, complement-mediated diseases, and central nervous system disorders.
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.
Rgenta Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2021
Rgenta Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of RNA-targeting medicines with a primary focus on oncology and neurological disorders. Founded in 2018, the company utilizes a proprietary platform that analyzes extensive genomic data to identify targetable RNA processing events. This platform enables the design of small-molecule compounds that modulate interactions among the spliceosome, regulatory proteins, and RNAs. By unlocking the therapeutic potential of previously undruggable targets, Rgenta aims to create oral, small-molecule therapies that address critical needs in human disease treatment, particularly in the realm of cancer.
EdiGene
Series B in 2021
EdiGene Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Beijing, China, with additional offices in Guangzhou and Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 2015, EdiGene specializes in the development of advanced genome editing technologies aimed at addressing various genetic diseases and cancer. The company focuses on both ex vivo and in vivo gene-editing therapies, utilizing proprietary platforms for modifying genetic information in human cells. Their innovative approaches include gene knockout, knock-in, and targeted mutations, which facilitate the creation of safer and more effective gene therapies. EdiGene also supports pharmaceutical research by providing high-throughput genome screening and drug target analysis, enhancing drug discovery efforts in the industry. Through its commitment to translating genome editing into therapeutics, EdiGene aims to improve human health outcomes and advance scientific research.
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.
Targeting One
Series B in 2021
Targeting One is a joint-stock technology firm that creates reagents, software, and other products. It is committed to developing products in the life science and molecular diagnostic enterprise, serving life science, precision medicine, drug development, and health management, by developing molecular diagnostic technologies with multiple indicators, high throughput, automation, pollution prevention, and relatively inexpensive.
CARsgen Therapeutics
Series C in 2020
CARsgen Therapeutics, Ltd. is a clinical-stage immunotherapy company based in Shanghai, China, focused on developing chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapeutics for various cancers, including liver, lung, stomach, and brain cancers. The company specializes in CAR-T technology that enables T cells to target and destroy cancer cells by recognizing specific cell surface proteins. Notably, CARsgen’s therapies are designed to treat late-stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and lung squamous cell carcinoma. The company has also made significant advancements in clinical trials, having completed the world's first dose-ascending injection tests for HCC and exclusive tests for glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) in China. CARsgen collaborates with institutions such as the Shanghai Cancer Institute and Shanghai Renji Hospital, and is supported by prominent venture capital funding, positioning it to introduce innovative cancer treatments both in China and globally.
EdiGene
Series B in 2020
EdiGene Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Beijing, China, with additional offices in Guangzhou and Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 2015, EdiGene specializes in the development of advanced genome editing technologies aimed at addressing various genetic diseases and cancer. The company focuses on both ex vivo and in vivo gene-editing therapies, utilizing proprietary platforms for modifying genetic information in human cells. Their innovative approaches include gene knockout, knock-in, and targeted mutations, which facilitate the creation of safer and more effective gene therapies. EdiGene also supports pharmaceutical research by providing high-throughput genome screening and drug target analysis, enhancing drug discovery efforts in the industry. Through its commitment to translating genome editing into therapeutics, EdiGene aims to improve human health outcomes and advance scientific research.
Singleron Biotechnologies
Series A in 2020
Singleron Biotechnologies Ltd. is a molecular diagnostic company specializing in single cell sequencing solutions. Founded in 2018 and based in Nanjing, China, with additional offices and laboratories in Suzhou, the United States, and Germany, the firm develops a range of innovative products, including the Singleron Matrix automated instrument for high-density microwell processing and GEXSCOPE single cell RNA sequencing kits. The company also offers a microfluidic chip for cell partitioning, magnetic beads for cell barcoding, and tools for data analysis such as CeleScope and SynEcoSys, which facilitate the interpretation of single cell sequencing data. Singleron provides services in single cell RNA sequencing, single nucleus RNA sequencing, and bioinformatics analysis, aiming to advance clinical diagnosis, drug development, and health management. The company collaborates with research institutes, hospitals, and pharmaceutical firms primarily in China and the United States, leveraging its exclusive IP license from Yale University to enhance its innovative capabilities in single cell analysis.
BGI
Post in 2020
BGI is a biotechnology company specializing in genomics, providing genome sequencing and genetic testing services to research institutions and healthcare professionals. Operating through its subsidiary, Shenzhen Huada Gene Technology Co. Ltd., BGI offers a wide range of services including bioinformatics testing, agricultural genomics research, and proteomics research. The company collaborates with various organizations to enhance research efforts in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. BGI also supplies products such as DNA extraction kits and other related tools, positioning itself as a key player in advancing genetic and genomic research.
Geneseeq
Series D in 2019
Established in 2008, Geneseeq is an industry leader in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) fully committed to the research and clinical translation of NGS Genetic Sequencing in the field of personalized medicine. Geneseeq’s world-leading laboratories have successfully passed China’s National Center of Clinical Laboratories(NCCL) External Quality Assessment(EQA), College of American Pathologists(CAP) PT, European Molecular Genetics Quality Network(EMQN) PT, and received 3rd party medical laboratory and clinical PCR amplification laboratory qualifications.
EdiGene
Series A in 2019
EdiGene Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Beijing, China, with additional offices in Guangzhou and Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 2015, EdiGene specializes in the development of advanced genome editing technologies aimed at addressing various genetic diseases and cancer. The company focuses on both ex vivo and in vivo gene-editing therapies, utilizing proprietary platforms for modifying genetic information in human cells. Their innovative approaches include gene knockout, knock-in, and targeted mutations, which facilitate the creation of safer and more effective gene therapies. EdiGene also supports pharmaceutical research by providing high-throughput genome screening and drug target analysis, enhancing drug discovery efforts in the industry. Through its commitment to translating genome editing into therapeutics, EdiGene aims to improve human health outcomes and advance scientific research.
Passage Bio
Series B in 2019
Passage Bio is a fully integrated gene therapy company with a mission to develop a portfolio of five life-transforming AAV-delivered therapeutics for the treatment of rare monogenic central nervous system diseases. The company is based in Philadelphia, PA and has a research, collaboration and license agreement with the University of Pennsylvania and its Gene Therapy Program (GTP) as well as the Orphan Disease Center (ODC). Pursuant to the research collaboration, GTP conducts IND-enabling preclinical work, and Passage Bio is responsible for clinical development, regulatory, manufacturing and commercialization of all product candidates. The ODC is responsible for natural history studies, KOL engagement, and patient advocacy outreach.
Passage Bio
Series A in 2019
Passage Bio is a fully integrated gene therapy company with a mission to develop a portfolio of five life-transforming AAV-delivered therapeutics for the treatment of rare monogenic central nervous system diseases. The company is based in Philadelphia, PA and has a research, collaboration and license agreement with the University of Pennsylvania and its Gene Therapy Program (GTP) as well as the Orphan Disease Center (ODC). Pursuant to the research collaboration, GTP conducts IND-enabling preclinical work, and Passage Bio is responsible for clinical development, regulatory, manufacturing and commercialization of all product candidates. The ODC is responsible for natural history studies, KOL engagement, and patient advocacy outreach.
Burning Rock
Series C in 2019
Burning Rock is a cancer diagnostics company that specializes in individualized cancer treatment guidance. Established in March 2014 and headquartered in Beijing, the company utilizes advanced technologies such as Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) and biomedical informatics to provide tailored solutions for cancer patients. Burning Rock operates a central laboratory in Guangzhou, along with a research and development center in Shanghai, collectively spanning over 10,000 square meters. The company offers a range of services, including tumor molecular pathology detection and cancer therapy selection, addressing the needs of both large hospitals through an in-hospital model and smaller hospitals via a central laboratory model. Its diverse product portfolio includes offerings like Pan-HEME and OncoScreen-WES, primarily generating revenue from its central laboratory business while also engaging in pharmaceutical research and development services.
EdiGene
Series A in 2019
EdiGene Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Beijing, China, with additional offices in Guangzhou and Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 2015, EdiGene specializes in the development of advanced genome editing technologies aimed at addressing various genetic diseases and cancer. The company focuses on both ex vivo and in vivo gene-editing therapies, utilizing proprietary platforms for modifying genetic information in human cells. Their innovative approaches include gene knockout, knock-in, and targeted mutations, which facilitate the creation of safer and more effective gene therapies. EdiGene also supports pharmaceutical research by providing high-throughput genome screening and drug target analysis, enhancing drug discovery efforts in the industry. Through its commitment to translating genome editing into therapeutics, EdiGene aims to improve human health outcomes and advance scientific research.
Geneception
Series A in 2019
Geneception is a company focused on the development of breakthrough in gene and cell therapies that are fully-integrated.
KSQ Therapeutics
Series C in 2018
KSQ Therapeutics, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in precision functional genomics to discover innovative drug therapies. Founded in 2015, the company employs its proprietary CRISPRomics™ drug discovery engine to gain insights into the role of human genes across various diseases. This comprehensive understanding of disease biology allows KSQ to identify and validate high-confidence, patient-specific drug targets, enhancing the drug development process by focusing on candidates with the greatest therapeutic potential. The company has initiated several preclinical discovery programs aimed at developing novel medications that could significantly improve patient outcomes.
EdiGene
Series A in 2018
EdiGene Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Beijing, China, with additional offices in Guangzhou and Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 2015, EdiGene specializes in the development of advanced genome editing technologies aimed at addressing various genetic diseases and cancer. The company focuses on both ex vivo and in vivo gene-editing therapies, utilizing proprietary platforms for modifying genetic information in human cells. Their innovative approaches include gene knockout, knock-in, and targeted mutations, which facilitate the creation of safer and more effective gene therapies. EdiGene also supports pharmaceutical research by providing high-throughput genome screening and drug target analysis, enhancing drug discovery efforts in the industry. Through its commitment to translating genome editing into therapeutics, EdiGene aims to improve human health outcomes and advance scientific research.
Alector
Series E in 2018
Alector, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia. The company’s lead products, AL001, AL101, AL002, and AL003, are currently undergoing various stages of clinical trials, with AL001 in a phase II trial for frontotemporal dementia and AL101 in phase I trials targeting multiple neurodegenerative conditions. Alector employs advanced antibody technology combined with insights from neuroimmunology and human genetics to create therapeutics that address underlying disease mechanisms. The company has established a collaboration with Adimab, which specializes in the discovery and optimization of antibody therapeutics, to enhance its research and development efforts. Alector also has several additional programs in the research and development stage, reflecting its commitment to advancing novel treatments for complex neurological disorders. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, Alector aims to restore healthy immune function in the brain through its unique therapeutic approaches.
Singlera Genomics
Series A in 2018
Singlera Genomics Inc. specializes in genetic testing and molecular diagnostic technologies, focusing on non-invasive solutions for cancer screening and diagnosis. The company has developed a methylation detection platform that aids in early tumor detection and cancer prevention. Its offerings include tumor diagnosis, personalized treatment options, non-invasive prenatal diagnosis, and pre-implantation genetic screening, along with customized scientific research services. Founded in 2014 and based in La Jolla, California, Singlera also operates research and development centers in Shanghai, China, and is committed to advancing precision medicine to provide patients with early, accurate, and informative diagnoses.
Sansure Biotech
Corporate Round in 2018
Sansure Biotech Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Changsha, Hunan Province, specializing in molecular diagnostics and genetic testing. Established in 2008, the company develops and sells a range of products, including nucleic acid extraction kits and real-time PCR diagnostic and research kits, as well as fluorescence systems. Its offerings include diagnostic kits for various diseases such as COVID-19, viral hepatitis, AIDS, cancer-related biomarkers, and respiratory tract infections, among others. Sansure Biotech serves hospitals and laboratories both in China and internationally, providing essential medical devices and laboratory equipment designed for accurate diagnoses and research in the field of molecular biology.
Veritas Genetics
Series B in 2016
Veritas Genetics is a provider of a genetic testing platform intended to empower people to live healthier and longer. The company's genetic technology can detect a wider range of variations in a gene than are typically found in next-generation sequencing and offers a screening test for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer risk, enabling clinical researchers and physicians in order to make informed decisions.
Singlera Genomics
Series A in 2016
Singlera Genomics Inc. specializes in genetic testing and molecular diagnostic technologies, focusing on non-invasive solutions for cancer screening and diagnosis. The company has developed a methylation detection platform that aids in early tumor detection and cancer prevention. Its offerings include tumor diagnosis, personalized treatment options, non-invasive prenatal diagnosis, and pre-implantation genetic screening, along with customized scientific research services. Founded in 2014 and based in La Jolla, California, Singlera also operates research and development centers in Shanghai, China, and is committed to advancing precision medicine to provide patients with early, accurate, and informative diagnoses.
Veritas Genetics
Series A in 2015
Veritas Genetics is a provider of a genetic testing platform intended to empower people to live healthier and longer. The company's genetic technology can detect a wider range of variations in a gene than are typically found in next-generation sequencing and offers a screening test for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer risk, enabling clinical researchers and physicians in order to make informed decisions.
Crown Bioscience
Series D in 2014
Crown Bioscience International, through its subsidiary, Crown Bioscience Inc., is a global drug discovery and development solutions company headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. Established in 2006, the company provides a range of translational platforms aimed at enhancing the understanding of drug efficacy, pharmacological profiles, and patient responses in oncology, cardiovascular, and metabolic diseases. Crown Bioscience specializes in offering preclinical research products, including antibodies for in vivo and in vitro studies, bioactive recombinant proteins, recombinant cell lines, and tumor tissue microarrays. The company serves the biotech and pharmaceutical industries, helping them accelerate drug development while reducing clinical failure rates. Crown Bioscience has strategic partnerships with organizations such as the Shanghai Model Organisms Center and Hubrecht Organoid Technology to enhance its offerings in genetically engineered models and organoid-based preclinical drug development services. The company operates facilities in the United States, United Kingdom, China, and Taiwan, positioning itself as a leader in precision medicine and drug discovery.
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