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Insilico Medicine

Hong Kong, US · Founded 2019 · 291 employees on LinkedIn · 20 known investors

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Insilico Medicine uses artificial intelligence to discover and develop new drugs, operating an AI-driven platform for pharmaceutical research and development. It collaborates with global biopharma companies and academic institutions on drug discovery projects.

Founders & leadership

Insilico Medicine was founded in 2019 by Aleksandrs Zavoronkovs, Alex Zavoronkov, Alex Zhavoronkov, and Alex Aliper.

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Aleksandrs ZavoronkovsCo-founder
AZAlex Zavoronkov
Alex ZavoronkovCo-founder
AZAlex Zhavoronkov
Alex ZhavoronkovFounder and CEOAlex Zhavoronkov founded Insilico Medicine in 2014, an AI-driven drug discovery company focused on developing generative chemistry and biology platforms for pharmaceutical research; the company has advanced multiple candidates through clinical trials in immunology, oncology, fibrosis, and aging-related diseases.
AAAlex Aliper
Alex AliperPresident
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Feng RenChief Scientific Officer, Executive Director & Co-CEOFeng Ren holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Science and Technology of China and a Ph.D. in Chemistry and Chemical Biology from Harvard University, where he synthesized compounds with anti-HIV and anti-tumor properties. He spent eight years at GlaxoSmithKline's research centers, progressing from scientist to associate director while leading drug discovery programs in cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, and neuroinflammatory diseases, managing internal and external chemistry teams and delivering Phase II compounds and preclinical candidates.

Board

NLNisa Leung
Nisa LeungBoard directorManaging Partner at Qiming Venture Partners
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Lennart LeeBoard director
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James MellonBoard director

Investors · 20

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$49.5M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2016–2019

▶$36.8MraisedSep 2019 · 21 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • [none] WNL LimitedDirector
  • Nisa LeungDirector
  • Lennart LeeDirector
  • Alex ZavoronkovDirector
  • James MellonDirector
Offering amount
$36.8M
Amount sold
$36.8M
First sale
Sep 2019
Incorporated
Other, Cayman Islands, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$6MraisedJun 2018 · 15 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Alex ZhavoronkovExecutive Officer, Director
  • James MellonDirector
  • Qingsong ZhuExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$6M
Amount sold
$6M
First sale
Jun 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4MraisedJul 2017 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Aleksandrs ZavoronkovsExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$4M
Minimum investment
$4M
First sale
Jul 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.8MraisedJul 2017 · 17 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Aleksandrs ZavoronkovsExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2.8M
Amount sold
$2.8M
Minimum investment
$25K
First sale
Dec 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Insilico Medicine do?
Insilico Medicine uses artificial intelligence to discover and develop new drugs, operating an AI-driven platform for pharmaceutical research and development. It collaborates with global biopharma companies and academic institutions on drug discovery projects.
Who founded Insilico Medicine?
Insilico Medicine was founded by Aleksandrs Zavoronkovs, Alex Zavoronkov, Alex Zhavoronkov, Alex Aliper in 2019.
Who are Insilico Medicine's investors?
Insilico Medicine's investors include Lilly Asia Ventures, OrbiMed, Qiming Venture Partners, Warburg Pincus, Baidu Ventures, Eight Roads Ventures, Lake Bleu Capital, Sinovation Ventures and 12 more.
How much funding has Insilico Medicine raised?
Insilico Medicine has disclosed $49.5M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is Insilico Medicine headquartered?
Insilico Medicine is headquartered in Hong Kong, US.