Connect Biopharma of Suzhou Raises $55 Million for Immune Disease Therapies

Published on: January 3, 2019
Author: Amy Liu

Connect Biopharma, a clinical-stage Suzhou company, completed a $55 million Series B financing to support clinical trials of immune modulators for autoimmune diseases. Connect is currently conducting two Phase II clinical studies of its lead candidate, CBP-307, in patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. In Q1 2019, it expects to start a Phase Ib study of its second drug candidate CBP-201 in atopic dermatitis patients. The funding was led by new investor Advantech Capital. Two years ago, Connect raised $25 million in a Series A round.

Source: China Biotoday

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