On November 28, 2024 Allink Biotherapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering next-generation bispecific antibody and antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) therapeutics, reported the successful completion of a $42 million Series A financing (Press release, Shanghai Allink Biotherapeutics, NOV 28, 2024, View Source [SID1234648697]). The financing round was led by Lanchi Ventures, a preeminent global early-stage technology investor known for backing breakthrough innovations, with participation from an elite syndicate of new investors including Yuanbio Venture Capital, Legend Capital and C&D Emerging Industry Equity Investment, alongside strong support from existing shareholders Gaorong Ventures and Med-Fine Capital.
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"Since our company’s inception a little over a year ago, AllinkBio has rapidly advanced from lead asset PCC to clinical development stage," said Hui Feng, Ph.D., Founder and Chief Executive Officer of AllinkBio. "We are grateful for the continued support from existing shareholders and delighted to welcome new investors who recognize both our scientific excellence and capability of translating scientific findings into clinical applications. Their support enables us to accelerate the development of our diverse pipeline spanning multiple modalities including next-generation ADCs and bispecific antibodies targeting oncology and immunology diseases. Looking ahead, we are poised to achieve multiple pipeline milestones in the coming months as we pursue our long-term mission of bringing innovative therapeutics to patients with significant unmet medical needs."
"AllinkBio’s exceptional execution speed and quality in advancing its lead program from preclinical to clinical stage, led by Dr. Feng, one of the leading figures in China’s biopharmaceutical industry, demonstrates the company’s high competitiveness in the field," said Lanchi Ventures. "AllinkBio’s innovative approach to ADC development presents a compelling opportunity in the targeted oncology therapeutics space."
"Our continued investment in AllinkBio reflects our strong conviction in the company’s scientific excellence and execution capabilities," said Jiangtao Yu, Ph.D., Managing Director at Gaorong Ventures. "Since our initial investment, we have been impressed by the company’s rapid advancement in both platform development and pipeline progression. We are excited to strengthen our commitment through this Series A financing."
"We are delighted to have witnessed the fast and steady development of AllinkBio. Dr. Feng and his team’s dedicated work in progressing two highly promising ADC drug candidates into clinical stage within one and half years since company inception has been really impressive. We believe the company has great potential and will continuously support its endeavor in developing innovative drugs for patients in need globally." said Angel Round lead investor Vince Deng, Ph.D., Partner of Med-Fine Capital.
The Series A financing proceeds will be deployed to advance:
Global clinical development of lead candidates ALK201 and ALK202 through Phase 1 studies in Australia, the United States and China
Enrichment of current portfolio by developing multiple highly competitive new assets in oncology and immunology
Further development of the company’s proprietary bispecific antibody and ADC technology platform
Global footprint expansion to achieve world prominence
The successful completion of this round of financing marks a pivotal moment in AllinkBio’s growth trajectory. With the new financial resources in place, combined with the company’s efficient R&D capabilities, AllinkBio is well-positioned for expedited growth toward new heights on both its product and corporate development fronts.