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Zai Lab

NASDAQ: ZLABUnicorn · $1.2B

Founded 2014 · Incorporated in Cayman Islands · 537 employees on LinkedIn · 7 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 (Ying) Du.

S(Samantha (Ying) Du
Samantha (Ying) DuFounder, Chief Executive Officer, Chairperson of the Board of Directors
YCYajing Chen
Yajing ChenChief 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. AmadoPresident Research and Development
FTF. Ty Edmondson
F. Ty EdmondsonChief 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
SD
Samantha DuFounder

Investors · 7

Vivo Capitallisted by Vivo CapitalPalo Alto · $10M – $50M

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YuanBio Venture Capitallisted by YuanBio Venture CapitalSuzhou

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Advantech CapitalreportedCamana Bay

How we know: the S-1 prospectus · Not right? Tell us

HongShan Capital GroupreportedHong Kong · $100K – $50M

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Kleiner PerkinsreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $15M

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Sequoia CapitalreportedMenlo Park · $100K – $50M

How we know: the S-1 prospectus · funding news · Not right? Tell us

Valuation · disclosed

Disclosed events
$1.2Bvaluation at IPOSep 2018 · $20.00/share · 424B4
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Source: SEC prospectus filings, and round valuations the company or its investors disclosed — follow each entry's link for the claim.

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

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 (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, HongShan Capital Group, 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.