NiKang Therapeutics
Wilmington, CN · Founded 2017 · 7 known investors
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NiKang Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing small molecule drugs for cancer, using structure-based drug design against targets such as HIF2α, CDK2, KRAS, and SHP2. It focuses on precision medicine for difficult-to-drug oncology targets, with three compounds advanced into first-in-human clinical testing.
Founders & leadership
NiKang Therapeutics was founded in 2017 by Yan Lou and Zhenhai Gao.
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Yan LouinFounder and Chief Scientific Officer2017–2025
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Zhenhai GaoPresident, CEO, and Secretary
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Hong (Kelsey) ChenChief Financial Officer
Board
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Gary YeungBoard director
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Ting JiaBoard director
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Roderick WongBoard director
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Wei FuBoard director
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Sean CaoBoard director
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Zhengbin YaoBoard director
Investors · 7
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$200M disclosed across 1 round · 2021
▶$200MraisedJun 2021 · 30 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$200MraisedJun 2021 · 30 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Gary YeungDirector
- Ting JiaDirector
- Hong (Kelsey) ChenExecutive Officer
- Zhenhai GaoExecutive Officer, Director
- Roderick WongDirector
- Wei FuDirector
- Zhengbin YaoDirector
- Sean CaoDirector
- Offering amount
- $200M
- Amount sold
- $200M
- First sale
- May 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
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 NiKang Therapeutics do?
- NiKang Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing small molecule drugs for cancer, using structure-based drug design against targets such as HIF2α, CDK2, KRAS, and SHP2. It focuses on precision medicine for difficult-to-drug oncology targets, with three compounds advanced into first-in-human clinical testing.
- Who founded NiKang Therapeutics?
- NiKang Therapeutics was founded by Yan Lou, Zhenhai Gao in 2017.
- Who are NiKang Therapeutics's investors?
- NiKang Therapeutics's investors include EcoR1 Capital, LAV, Lilly Asia Ventures, RA Capital, Samsara BioCapital, The Innovation Space, Logos.
- How much funding has NiKang Therapeutics raised?
- NiKang Therapeutics has disclosed $200M raised across 1 round.
- Where is NiKang Therapeutics headquartered?
- NiKang Therapeutics is headquartered in Wilmington, CN.