Chinese contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) Canton Biologics has secured 300 million yuan ($41.3 million) in a Series C financing round led by SDIC Venture Capital, the investment management arm of China’s State Development & Investment Corporation (SDIC).
The round saw the participation of local investors including Guangdong Technology Financial Group, Taipu Life Science Investment, and Chnin Financial, according to a company release on September 13.
The proceeds will help the Guangzhou-headquartered firm to advance its R&D in novel biotechnologies, as well as commercial production and global expansion.
Founded in 2016, the firm serves as a CDMO in the large molecule drug substance market.
CantonBio Deutschland GmbH, the subsidiary of Canton Biologics, acquired Berlin-headquartered Glycotope GmbH in February 2022.
The spinout, which has since been named FyoniBio, will enable the firm to serve international clients in Europe and across the world.
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