EdiGene Raises Approximately USD 67 Million in Series B Financing to Advance Gene Editing Based Programs into Clinical Stage
EdiGene Raises Approximately USD 67 Million in Series B Financing to Advance Gene Editing Based Programs into Clinical Stage
10/13/20, 5:06 AM
Location
cambridgeRound Type
series b
EdiGene, Inc., which develops genome editing technologies to accelerate drug discovery and develop novel therapeutics for a broad range of diseases, today announced the successful completion of a RMB 450 million (approximately USD 67 million) Series B financing. 3H Health Investment led the round and other new investors included Sequoia Capital China, Alwin Capital and Kunlun Capital, along with continued support by previous investors, including IDG Capital, Lilly Asia Venture, Huagai Capital and Green Pine Capital Partners. Proceeds from the financing will be used to advance the company’s pipeline into clinics and to expand the team.
Company Info
Location
cambridge, maryland, united states
Additional Info
EdiGene is a biotechnology company focused on leveraging the cutting-edge genome editing technologies to accelerate drug discovery and develop novel therapeutics for a broad range of genetic diseases and cancer. The company has established its proprietary ex vivo genome-editing platforms for hematopoietic stem cells and T cells, in vivo therapeutic platform based on RNA base editing, and high-throughput genome-editing screening to discover novel targeted therapies. Founded in 2015, EdiGene is headquartered in Beijing, with subsidiaries in Guangzhou, China and Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. More information can be found at www.edigene.com.