JeenJoo Kang, Founder of Appia Bio

About JeenJoo Kang

JeenJoo Kang was the founding CEO of Appia Bio, a California-based CAR-T company co-founded in 2020. Appia Bio focused on developing off-the-shelf cell therapies by reprogramming stem cells into tumor-targeting immune cells. The company raised a $52 million Series A in May 2021 before shutting down in August 2025 due to funding issues.

JeenJoo Kang at a glance

• Company: Appia Bio
• Total raised: $52M
• Latest round: Series A
• Investors: 8VC Partners, Two Sigma Ventures, Sherpa Healthcare Partners, Freeflow Ventures
• Location: Culver City, CA

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