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Zai Lab

NASDAQ: ZLABUnicorn · $1.2B

Founded 2014 · Incorporated in Cayman Islands · 537 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

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Zai Lab is a global biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing therapies in oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and infectious disease, with operations in China and the United States. The company combines in-licensed assets with internal R&D capabilities and has eight marketed products in China.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Founders & leadership

Zai Lab was founded in 2014 by Samantha Du and Samantha (Ying) Du.

SDSamantha Du
Samantha DuinFounder
S(Samantha (Ying) Du
Samantha (Ying) DuinFounder, Chief Executive Officer, Chairperson of the Board of Directors
YCYajing Chen
Yajing CheninChief Financial OfficerShe has over 20 years of finance and business experience in the life sciences sector across roles at AstraZeneca and Quest Diagnostics, and holds a PhD in Microbiology from New York University and an MBA from Columbia Business School.
RGRafael G. Amado
Rafael G. AmadoinPresident Research and Development
FTF. Ty Edmondson
F. Ty EdmondsoninChief Comliance OfficerF. Ty Edmondson is Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Zai Lab, with more than 20 years of experience in biotech and pharmaceutical legal roles across the United States, Japan, and China, including expertise in corporate law, regulatory compliance, SEC matters, and M&A.
JSJosh Smiley
Josh SmileyPresident and Chief Operating Officer

Investors · 6

Qiming Venture PartnersBeijing · $5M – $134M
Vivo CapitalPalo Alto · $10M – $50M
YuanBio Venture CapitalSuzhou · $3M – $73M
Advantech CapitalreportedCamana Bay
Kleiner PerkinsreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $15M
Sequoia Capitalreported · 2 sourcesMenlo Park · $4.4M – $214M

Valuation · disclosed

Disclosed events
$1.2Bvaluation at IPOSep 2018 · $20.00/share · 424B4
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Founder mafia

2 people who came through Zai Lab went on to found or lead other companies.

Tao FuPresident & Chief Operating OfficerFounded Attovia TherapeuticsJason TanBusiness Development InternFounded TestParty

In the news

What Is Drawing Fresh Attention To Zai Lab (ZLAB)? - Simply Wall St Newssimplywall.st · Aug 2026Is Zai Lab’s (ZLAB) Rising Loss on Softer Revenue Reframing Its Investment-Led Growth Story?finance.yahoo.com · Aug 2026Zai Lab Q2 loss widens as R&D investment rises | ZLAB Quarterly Report (10-Q)stocktitan.net · Aug 2026Zai Lab Limited (ZLAB) Stock Analysis: Potential 83% Upside Sparks Investor Interestdirectorstalkinterviews.com · Aug 2026Zai Lab’s zoci receives FDA orphan drug designation for NECs By Investing.cominvesting.com · Aug 2026Zai Lab Of Shanghai Raises Over $30 Million In Series A Funding - BioSpacebiospace.com · Aug 2014

Frequently asked questions

What does Zai Lab do?
Zai Lab is a global biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing therapies in oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and infectious disease, with operations in China and the United States. The company combines in-licensed assets with internal R&D capabilities and has eight marketed products in China.
Who founded Zai Lab?
Zai Lab was founded by Samantha Du, Samantha (Ying) Du in 2014.
Who are Zai Lab's investors?
Zai Lab's investors include Qiming Venture Partners, Vivo Capital, YuanBio Venture Capital, Advantech Capital, Kleiner Perkins, Sequoia Capital.
How much funding has Zai Lab raised?
Zai Lab has disclosed $103.9M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Zai Lab headquartered?
Zai Lab is headquartered in Unknown, CN.