David Shao, Founder of Yisheng Biopharma

About David Shao

David Shao is the CEO of Yisheng Biopharma Co. Ltd., a Beijing-based biopharmaceutical company. He led the company as it advanced its recombinant protein COVID-19 vaccine candidate into clinical trials following a Series B financing round in March 2021.

David Shao at a glance

• Company: Yisheng Biopharma
• Total raised: $170M
• Latest round: Series B
• Investors: Eight Roads, Oceanpine Capital, OrbiMed Advisors, F-Prime, 3W Partners, Hillhouse Capital
• Location: Beijing, China

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