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Viela Bio

Gaithersburg, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 4 known investors

Biotech

Founders & leadership

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

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Zhengbin (Bing) YaoChief Executive Officer and Secretary
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Matthew PietrasTreasurer
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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

Board

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Xiaomeng (Bing) TongBoard director

Investors · 4

6 Dimensions CapitalreportedGrand Cayman
Boyu CapitalreportedGrand Cayman
Goldman SachsreportedNew York
Hillhouse CapitalreportedChangyang · $2.9M – $220M

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.

In the news

Viela Bio unveils $75m series B round -globalventuring.com · Jun 2019Viela Bio Closes $75 Million Series B Financing - BioSpacebiospace.com · Jun 2019Viela Bio Spins Out of MedImmune; Launches with Up to $250 Million Series A Financing from Investor Consortium Led by Boyu Capital, 6 Dimensions Capital, and Hillhouse Capital - BioSpacebiospace.com · Feb 2018Viela Bio Launches With Up To $250M in Series A Financing - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Feb 2018Viela Bio Spins Out Of Medimmune Raises Up To $250 Million In Series A Financing | Reutersreuters.com · Feb 2018

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.
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.