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China’s Huadong Medicine Co., Ltd (SHE: 000963) announced that it has paid a total of EUR 105 million (USD 105 million) to Germany-based Heidelberg Pharma AG (FSE: HPHA) in three installments, as per the agreement signed in February this year. Stake and Board RepresentationAs of the deal’s closure, Huadong holds…
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China Medical System Holdings (CMS; HKG: 0867) announced that its subsidiary Rxilient Medical Pte. Ltd has entered into a licensing, collaboration, and supply agreement with Hefei Tianmai Biotechnology Co. Ltd regarding its second-generation insulin and third-generation insulin analogue insulin glargine. Under the agreement, CMS will hold exclusive licensing rights to…
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Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd (SHA: 600196) announced that its controlling shareholder, Shanghai Fosun High Technology (Group) Co., Ltd—a subsidiary of Fosun International—is set to sell a holding of 80 million shares, or a 3% stake, in the firm. The sale is expected to bring in RMB 3.22 billion…
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China’s Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co., Ltd (SHA: 688180, HKG: 1877) announced plans to raise up to RMB 3.97 billion (USD 572 million) via private placement, with proceeds allocated to novel drug R&D and construction of its headquarters and R&D facilities. The move underscores the firm’s ambition to accelerate pipeline development…
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China’s BoomRay Pharmaceuticals, a specialist in radionuclide drug conjugates (RDCs), reportedly raised nearly RMB 300 million (USD 43.2 million) in a Series A financing round led by Sequoia China. The funding will accelerate clinical development, regulatory filings, and global expansion of its pipeline targeting brain, pancreatic, prostate, and other tumors.…
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Hangzhou-based Medim Science, China’s first pharma firm focused on macrophage-targeting biologics, has reportedly raised tens of millions of renminbi in a new financing round led by Ming Bioventures, with Cowin Venture Capital participating. The funds will support R&D, regulatory filings, and clinical trial applications for its pipeline targeting solid tumors.…
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U Protech, a Hangzhou-based biotech focused on next-generation protein degradation therapies, has raised tens of millions of renminbi in Angel and Angel+ financing rounds. The funding, led by Shanghai Biomedical Industry Equity Investment Fund’s transformation fund and Zheshang Venture Capital, will accelerate development of its PROTAC and molecular glue drug…
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Shanghai-based Neukio Biotherapeutics, a developer of iPSC-derived chimeric antigen receptor natural killer (CAR-NK) cell therapies, announced the completion of a USD 50 million Series A-1 financing round. The funding, led by CD Capital, will support pre-clinical validation, clinical trials, and talent recruitment for its universal off-the-shelf CAR-NK pipeline. Financing DetailsThe…
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US-based Acorda Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: ACOR) announced a licensing agreement with China’s Asieris Pharmaceuticals for its preclinical drug candidate nepicastat, a small-molecule inhibitor of dopamine beta-hydroxylase (DBH). Asieris will develop the drug for non-psychiatric indications, with a focus on cardiovascular diseases linked to sympathetic nervous system overactivation. Deal TermsUnder the…
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Shanghai-based Biointron, a recombinant protein/antibody reagent contract research organization (CRO), has raised nearly RMB 500 million (USD 72.4 million) in a Series B round led by Cornerstone Capital, LYFE Capital, and Sky World Capital. The funding will enhance its CRO service capacity, smart manufacturing, R&D, and global expansion. Funding DetailsThe…
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China-based E-nitiate Biopharmaceuticals (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd, a drug developer focused on autoimmune diseases, has raised RMB 100 million (USD 14.5 million) in a Series A financing round. The round was led by M Momentum Venture and included contributions from Tailong Capital, Hangzhou Linping State-owned Capital Investment, and Hangzhou Jintou Industry…
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Hunan Wholesale Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd, operating as Onekdrug, has raised tens of millions of US dollars in a Series B+ financing round led by C-Bridge Capital, with contributions from existing investors Cenova Capital and Unicorn Capital Partners. The proceeds will enhance the company’s service capabilities, including operations, technology, and…
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Shanghai-based Luca Healthcare Co., Ltd, a firm specializing in digital biomarkers and therapeutics, has raised tens of millions of renminbi in a pre-Series A financing round led by Lightspeed China, with participation from JinDing Capital and Picus Capital. The funds will support R&D, validation of digital target pipelines, international collaborations,…
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Beijing-based chromatography specialist Acchrom Tech has raised RMB 100 million (USD 14.45 million) in an angel financing round led by BioTrack Capital, with contributions from CDBI Partners and SDIC Unity Capital. The funds will be used to enhance complete chromatography solutions and expand sales channels. Company ProfileFounded in 2015, Acchrom…
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Shanghai Bao Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd has raised over USD 100 million in a Series B financing round led by Oriental Fortune Capital, with contributions from Haitong Innovation Private Fund, Sun Rock Capital, Center Lab, and YuanChuang Capital. The proceeds will fund commercialization of core drug candidates and pivotal clinical studies…
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Shanghai-based life science digital supply chain platform Lab Direct has raised USD 10 million in a Series A+ financing round led by Bayland Capital, a joint biomedical fund established by Contract Research Organization (CRO) Pharmaron Beijing Co., Ltd (HKG: 3759, SHE: 300759) and Legend Capital. The round included participation from…
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Shanghai-based 3D printing solution provider Prismlab China Ltd has raised RMB 200 million (USD 29.1 million) in a Series C financing round led by Qiming Venture Partners, with participation from BASF Venture Capital and Jolmo Investment. The proceeds will fund business expansion, product upgrades, warehouse growth, talent recruitment, and R&D.…
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Belgium-based biotech firm eTheRNA has completed a Series B2 financing round, raising EUR 39 million (USD 38.9 million). The round was led by Moderna co-founder Kenneth Chien and Novalis Life Sciences LLC, with participation from existing investors including LSP (EQT Life Sciences), PMV, China’s Grand Pharma, Fund+, and Omega Fund.…
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Beijing-based precision oncology firm Genetron Holdings Ltd announced receipt of a buyout and take-private offer from CEO, co-founder, and chairman Wang Sizhen. The proposal values the company at USD 0.272 per ordinary share, or USD 1.36 per American depositary share (ADS). Company BackgroundGenetron specializes in molecular profiling tests, early cancer…
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BIOPSEE, a Hubei-based microendoscope specialist, has raised tens of millions of renminbi in a Series A+ financing round led by Ezhou Changda Investment, Suzhou High-Tech Venture Capital, Suzhou Kejicheng Venture Capital, and SND Group. The funds will support research and development, scaled manufacturing, and clinical applications of confocal microendoscope products.…