Chris Liang, Founder of HighlightLL Pharma

About Chris Liang

Chris Liang is a co-founder and CEO of HighlightLL Pharma, a company developing a TYK2/JAK1 inhibitor for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The company has raised over RMB210 million ($30 million) across its Series B and B+ rounds. Liang previously co-founded Xcovery Holding Co. LLC, where he discovered and led the development of two drugs, ensartinib and vorolanib, and was the principal inventor of the cancer drug Sutent.

Chris Liang at a glance

• Company: HighlightLL Pharma
• Total raised: $38M
• Latest round: Series B
• Investors: Hankang Capital, Kaitai Capital, eFung Capital, Lakeside Capital
• Location: Hangzhou, China

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