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Viela Bio

Gaithersburg, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 7 known investors

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Clinical-stage developer of biologic therapies for inflammatory and autoimmune conditions

Biotech

Founders & leadership

Viela Bio was founded in 2017 by Zhengbin (Bing) Yao.

Z(Zhengbin (Bing) Yao
Zhengbin (Bing) YaoCEO and Founder2018–2021Executive Officer, Director at Arrivent
MPMatthew Pietras
Matthew PietrasController and Treasurer - Head of Finance2017–2019Matthew Pietras is Treasurer of Viela Bio and holds an MS in Biotechnology and MBA; his background spans financial operations, capital raising, and investor relations in life sciences.
YC
Yanling CaoNamed on SEC filing
WX
Wenkai XiangNamed on SEC filing
BJ
Bahija JallalNamed on SEC filing
TJ
Ting JiaNamed on SEC filing
TR
Tyrell RiversNamed on SEC filing

Board

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Xiaomeng (Bing) TongBoard director

Investors · 7

6 Dimensions CapitalreportedGrand Cayman

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Boyu CapitalreportedGrand Cayman

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Goldman SachsreportedNew York

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Hillhouse CapitalreportedChangyang · $500K

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TemasekreportedSingapore

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Also in the syndicate · 1

Sirona Capital

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$357.3M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2018–2019

▶$75MraisedJun 2019 · 9 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Xiaomeng TongDirector
  • Wenkai XiangDirector
  • Andreas WickiDirector
  • Zhengbin (Bing) YaoExecutive Officer, Director
  • Yanling CaoDirector
  • Edward HuDirector
  • Tyrell RiversDirector
  • Pascal SoriotDirector
Offering amount
$75M
Amount sold
$75M
Sales commissions
$250K
Placement agents
Solebury Capital LLC
First sale
Jun 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$282.3MraisedMar 2018 · 7 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Yanling CaoDirector
  • Xiaomeng (Bing) TongDirector
  • Matthew PietrasExecutive Officer
  • Wenkai XiangDirector
  • Bahija JallalDirector
  • Ting JiaDirector
  • Zhengbin (Bing) YaoExecutive Officer, Director
  • Tyrell RiversDirector
Offering amount
$312.3M
Amount sold
$282.3M
First sale
Feb 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Frequently asked questions

What does Viela Bio do?
Clinical-stage developer of biologic therapies for inflammatory and autoimmune conditions
Who founded Viela Bio?
Viela Bio was founded by Zhengbin (Bing) Yao in 2017.
Who are Viela Bio's investors?
Viela Bio's investors include Viking Global, 6 Dimensions Capital, Boyu Capital, Goldman Sachs, Hillhouse Capital, Temasek.
How much funding has Viela Bio raised?
Viela Bio has disclosed $357.3M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Viela Bio headquartered?
Viela Bio is headquartered in Gaithersburg, US.