TTM Family | Tosun Pharmaceutical Completes US$40 Million Angel Round to Accelerate Pipeline Development and Support Its Growth as a Leader in Innovative Oncology Therapies
Tosun Pharmaceutical, an innovative biopharmaceutical company founded by Professor Yongjun Liu—former Global Head of R&D at Sanofi and a world-renowned immunologist—recently announced the completion of a US$40 million angel financing round. The round was co-led by TTM Capital and Jiadao Private Capital, with participation from Hongning Hengtai, a fund affiliated with Betta Pharmaceuticals, Tailong VC, Songjiang Investment, Hefei Life & Health Fund, Feixi Industrial Fund, and other well-known institutional investors. Proceeds from the financing will be primarily used to advance the R&D of third-generation antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs), with a focus on multi-target portfolio development, innovative design of differentiated payloads, and acceleration of building out of the company’s oncology pipeline.
As a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to innovative oncology therapies, Tosun Pharmaceutical is driven by frontier science and a strong innovation ethos to develop highly effective, precision medicines for cancer patients. The company builds on the latest advances in oncology research, systematically interrogating complex disease mechanisms to identify the most promising therapeutic targets and optimal combinations. Tosun Pharmaceutical focuses on advancing a third-generation antibody–drug conjugate (ADC) platform with the ambition of delivering globally competitive, best-in-class products. Beyond pursuing effective tumor control and clinical efficacy, the company commits to improve patients’ quality of life and long-term outcomes—bringing new hope to cancer patients worldwide and moving decisively toward its goal of becoming a leader in next-generation oncology innovation.
Commenting on the successful completion of the angel round, Professor Yongjun Liu, Founder of Tosun Pharmaceutical, said: “I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our investment partners for their strong support and trust. This financing not only provides substantial resources to accelerate the R&D of our third-generation ADC programs, but also reflects the market’s confidence in our strategy of pursuing original innovation and deepening our focus in oncology. Building on this milestone, we will accelerate pipeline development and drug discovery process and strive to establish a globally competitive system for innovative oncology therapies. We are committed to living up to our partners’ expectations and delivering more effective treatment options for cancer patients in China and around the world.”
As an early supporter of Tosun Pharmaceutical and the lead investor in this round, Lily Zhang, Founder and CEO of TTM Capital, said: “We have consistently believed in Tosun Pharmaceutical’s core strategy of ‘frontier science driven by clinical needs.’ Our decision to lead this round reflects our deep conviction in the differentiated value of the company’s third-generation ADC platform. Professor Yongjun Liu is a prestigious leader who combines world-class academic achievement with deep experience in pharmaceutical industry. We particularly value the team’s distinctive R&D strategy in oncology—especially its strengths in multi-target design and differentiated payload innovation. This ability to tightly integrate cutting-edge science with unmet clinical needs is a critical advantage for Tosun Pharmaceutical as it competes on a global stage. TTM Capital will fully support, accompany, and empower Tosun Pharmaceutical to become a breakthrough innovator and a categorical leader in global oncology therapeutics.”
Professor Yongjun Liu
Professor Yongjun Liu is internationally recognized as a world class immunology expert and is among the most senior Chinese scientists to have held leadership roles at major multinational biopharmaceutical companies. Over a distinguished academic and industry career, he has served in a number of prominent positions, including Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) at AstraZeneca/MedImmune, Head of Research, Global R&D at Sanofi, President of Innovent Biologics, Director of the Baylor Institute for Immunology Research, and Chair of Cancer Immunology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, among others.
Against a backdrop of profound shifts in the global biopharmaceutical innovation landscape, Chinese drug developers are accelerating a transition from “fast-follow” approaches to original, first-in-class innovation. With a world-class scientific team led by Professor Liu and a differentiated development strategy in third-generation ADCs, Tosun Pharmaceutical is well positioned to achieve meaningful technological breakthroughs in oncology—injecting new momentum into the high-quality development of China’s biopharmaceutical industry. The company’s ability to attract strong interest from leading investors, including TTM Capital, further underscores a consistent market reality: companies with globally competitive, original innovation remain at the center of long-term venture capital’s attention and conviction.
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