William Cao

About William Cao

Dr. William Cao (Wei Cao) is the Co-founder and CEO of Gracell Biotechnologies, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing CAR-T cell therapies. He played a key role in the company's growth, leading it through various funding stages, including an IPO on NASDAQ, and an eventual acquisition by AstraZeneca.

William Cao at a glance

• Company: Gracell Biotechnologies
• Total raised: $520M
• Latest round: IPO
• Investors: AstraZeneca, Vivo Capital, Temasek, OrbiMed, RA Capital Management, Adage Capital Partners LP
• Location: San Diego, United States

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