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Gaithersburg, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 6 known investors
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Founders & leadership
Viela Bio was founded in 2017 by Zhengbin (Bing) Yao.
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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.
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Yanling CaoNamed on SEC filing
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Wenkai XiangNamed on SEC filing
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Bahija JallalNamed on SEC filing
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Ting JiaNamed on SEC filing
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Tyrell RiversNamed on SEC filing
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Xiaomeng (Bing) TongBoard director
Investors · 6
6 Dimensions CapitalreportedGrand Cayman
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Boyu CapitalreportedGrand Cayman
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Goldman SachsreportedNew York
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Hillhouse CapitalreportedChangyang · $2.9M – $220M
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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 · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$282.3MraisedMar 2018 · 7 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- 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 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.