Selesta

Selesta

Selesta is a boutique healthcare & life sciences firm serving Asia’s emerging entrepreneurs and businesses.

Selesta is a boutique healthcare & life sciences firm serving Asia’s emerging entrepreneurs and businesses.

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China Biotech M&A, Licensing & Clinical Development Roundup

China / This week’s China healthcare highlights from PharmaBoardroom content partner Selesta include Trinomab preparing for a STAR Market IPO to raise RMB 1.5 billion for its monoclonal antibody portfolio, including first-in-class TNM002; Huadao Biopharma launching a STAR Market IPO process with its low-cost CAR-T therapy for relapsed non-Hodgkin lymphoma; and Sirius Therapeutics resubmitting a Hong Kong…

China Biotech Private Fundraising H2 2025: Consolidation and Conviction

China / China Biotech private financing in H2 2025 reflected a distinct “flight to quality,” moving from the valuation outliers of Q3 toward a disciplined clinical focus in Q4. As Dr Cathy Bi of PharmaBoardroom content partner Selesta writes, while early-stage deal volume cooled, strategic liquidity remained robust for assets with mature clinical data or specialized modalities…

China Healthcare Weekly – 27th January 2026

China / This week’s China healthcare highlights from PharmaBoardroom content partner Selesta include Insilico Medicine’s partnership with Hengtai Biotech to co-develop an AI-discovered NLRP3 inhibitor for CNS disorders and Ellipses Pharma’s licensing of a first-in-class B7H3 ADC from Innolake Biopharm. IPO filings by Dizal Pharmaceutical, Biosun Pharma, and Fosun Adgenvax highlight the growing activity in oncology, autoimmune…

China Healthcare Weekly – 20th January 2026

China / This week’s China healthcare highlights from PharmaBoardroom content partner Selesta include WuXi XDC’s acquisition of TOT Biopharm to expand ADC CDMO capabilities, Sino Biopharma’s entry into RNAi therapeutics with the acquisition of Hygieia, and RemeGen’s US$ 5.6 billion licensing deal with AbbVie. IPO filings by Exegenesis, Immvira, and Genhouse Bio, along with licensing deals from…

China Healthcare Weekly – 13th January 2026

China / This week’s China healthcare highlights from PharmaBoardroom content partner Selesta include Ribo Life Science raising over HKD 1.8 billion through its Hong Kong IPO, and Insilico Medicine signing a US$ 888 million AI-driven oncology collaboration with Servier. BioRay and Simcere Zaiming filed for Hong Kong IPOs to advance their pipelines, while Haisco secured a US$…

China Healthcare Weekly – 6th January 2026

China / This week’s China healthcare highlights from PharmaBoardroom content partner Selesta includes Zelgen Biopharm licensing its CD3×DLL3 TCE to AbbVie in a deal worth over US$1.2B, with milestone payments and tiered royalties. Biokin proposes RMB 10B in debt financing to fuel innovation, highlighted by its advanced ADC programs. Insilico Medicine successfully listed on HKEX, raising US$293M…

China Healthcare Weekly – 16th December 2025

China / This week’s China healthcare highlights from PharmaBoardroom content partner Selesta include Pfizer’s US$2.1B licensing deal with Fosun Pharma for an oral GLP-1 agonist, Bao Pharmaceuticals’ 129% surge on its HKEX debut, and Juncell’s Hong Kong IPO filing targeting China’s first TIL therapy. Biocytogen listed on Shanghai’s STAR Market for its antibody discovery platforms, while Formation…

China Healthcare Weekly – 9th December 2025

China / This week’s China healthcare highlights from PharmaBoardroom content partner Selesta include Lynk Pharmaceuticals and Bao Pharmaceuticals advancing IPO plans on HKEX, Crescent Biopharma entering a US$185M oncology partnership with Kelun-Biotech, and Proviva Therapeutics securing US$30M for its PD-1/IL-2 prodrug. Clinical developments feature Pfizer’s zavegepant nasal spray filing in China, Rhegen’s Phase II mRNA shingles vaccine,…

China Healthcare Weekly – 2nd December 2025

China / This week’s China healthcare highlights from PharmaBoardroom content partner Selesta include Elpiscience filing for a Hong Kong IPO after US$250M in financing, Zhejiang Medicine planning an HKEX spin-off for ADC subsidiary Novocodex, Baoji Pharmaceuticals securing HKEX approval with a valuation over RMB 4.87 billion, and Phrontline Biopharma completing US$60M Pre-A+ financing for its ADC pipeline.…

China Healthcare Weekly – 24th November 2025

China / This week’s China healthcare highlights from PharmaBoardroom content partner Selesta include GSK’s $50M partnership with LTZ for myeloid cell engagers, Kind Pharma’s RMB 400M+ Series C for anemia and breast cancer programs, and Phrontline’s $60M funding to advance bispecific ADCs. Clinical breakthroughs feature BeOne’s zanidatamab + tislelizumab combo significantly improving survival in HER2+ GEA, Sichuan…

China Healthcare Weekly – 18th November 2025

China / This week’s China healthcare highlights from PharmaBoardroom content partner Selesta showcases strong innovation and global ambitions through major licensing deals, IPO activity, and clinical advancements. Notable transactions include Shimai Pharma’s Hong Kong IPO for its next-gen TCE platform, Mindray Medical’s IPO for global expansion, and transformative deals like Third Arc Bio-Adagene’s US$840M pact for tumor-specific…

China Healthcare Weekly – 11th November 2025

China / This week’s China healthcare highlights from PharmaBoardroom content partner Selesta include Lilly’s US$345M AI-driven BsAb licensing deal with XtalPi, IVACTA’s RMB 100M fundraising for in vivo CAR-T therapies, Vigonvita’s HKD 5.873B IPO with 4,974x oversubscription, and Neurocrine’s US$881M global licensing of TransThera’s NLRP3 inhibitors. Clinical breakthroughs feature HighTide’s positive Phase III results for HTD1801 in…

China Healthcare Weekly – 4th November 2025

China / This week’s China healthcare roundup from PharmaBoardroom content partner Selesta highlights Qyuns Therapeutics’ US$1.07 billion licensing deal with Roche, Healthgen Biotech’s RMB 42 billion STAR Market IPO, and Immunofoco’s Series B+ funding for CAR-T therapies. Clinical updates include Bioheng’s CAR-T success in autoimmune diseases, Qyuns’ Phase III results for Crusekitug in ankylosing spondylitis, and OncoC4’s…

China Healthcare Weekly – 31st October 2025

China / This week’s China healthcare roundup from PharmaBoardroom content partner Selesta highlights Innovent’s record-breaking US$11.4 billion BsAb and ADC partnership with Takeda, DualityBio’s plans for a STAR Market IPO after positive HER2 ADC Phase III data, Biokin’s US$250 million milestone payment from BMS and HKEX IPO approval, and Haixi Pharma’s 36% intraday surge on its HKEX…

China Healthcare Weekly – 21st October 2025

China / This week’s China healthcare roundup from PharmaBoardroom content partner Selesta highlights Kite Pharma’s US$1.64B in vivo CAR-T deal with Pregene, Xuanzhu Biopharma’s HKEX debut with a 172% grey market premium, Hansoh’s US$1.53B CDH17 ADC licensing to Roche, and Leads Biolabs’ US$1B autoimmune drug deal with Dianthus. Biokin secured a record US$250M milestone from BMS, while…

China Healthcare Weekly – 14th October 2025

China / This week’s China healthcare and pharma roundup from PharmaBoardroom content partner Selesta highlights CF PharmTech’s HKEX listing with a 227% grey market premium, Eccogene’s HKEX IPO filing at a US$500M valuation, Zenas Bio’s US$2B licensing deal with InnoCare, and Nuruit Medical’s RMB 800M Series D financing. Clinical updates include Henlius’s serplulimab Phase III success in…

China Healthcare Weekly – 7th October 2025

China / This week’s China healthcare and pharma roundup from PharmaBoardroom content partner Selesta highlights Sichuan Biokin and Binhui Biopharma’s HKEX IPO filings, Betta Pharma’s third IPO attempt, Sirius Therapeutics–B’s HK$1.8B IPO, and Biocytogen’s STAR Market approval. Clinical updates include Eisai’s Leqembi approval for Alzheimer’s, CMS’s NDA plans for ruxolitinib, and RemeGen’s filings for telitacicept in IgA…

China Healthcare Weekly – 30th September 2025

China / This week’s China healthcare and pharma roundup from PharmaBoardroom content partner Selesta highlights GenFleet Therapeutics’ HKEX IPO, Sciwind’s IPO filing for enoglutide, Biocytogen’s STAR Market approval, Hengrui’s HER2 ADC licensing deal with Glenmark, and AusperBio’s US$63M Series B2 financing. Clinical updates include AbbVie’s FL filing for Epcoritamab, Ascletis’ THRβ agonist ASC47 weight loss results, Zelgen’s…

China Healthcare Weekly – 23rd September 2025

China / This week’s China healthcare and pharma roundup from PharmaBoardroom content partner Selesta highlights Atom Bioscience’s HKEX IPO, Ark Biosciences’ pipeline funding, Mabwell’s USD 1 billion siRNA deal, HiDiamond Bio’s Pre-Series A, and Enrui Kainuo’s CAR-NK cell therapy financing, alongside updates on IASO Bio’s CAR-T long-term data, Fosun’s breast cancer drug approval, Hengrui’s hepatitis B siRNA…

China Healthcare Weekly – 16th September 2025

China / This week’s China biopharma roundup from PharmaBoardroom content partner Selesta covers Legend Biotech’s planned secondary listing, Betta’s Hong Kong IPO move, iRegene’s USD 40mn raise after FDA Fast Track for its Parkinson’s cell therapy, and Rapafusyn’s USD 44mn Series A for molecular glues. On the clinical front, Junshi posts positive psoriasis Phase III data, Henlius…

China Healthcare Weekly – 9th September 2025

China / This week’s China biopharma roundup from PharmaBoardroom content partner Selesta covers Novartis’ USD 5.4bn expansion with Argo in cardiovascular siRNA, Hengrui’s USD 1.1bn out-licensing of its cardiac myosin inhibitor, Novatim’s USD 1.15bn ADC deal with Radiance, Convalife’s Hong Kong IPO filing, and Fosun’s TYK2/JAK1 rights buy. On the clinical side, BioNTech/Duality’s HER2 ADC beats Roche’s…

China Healthcare Weekly – 2nd September 2025

China / This week’s China healthcare and pharma roundup from PharmaBoardroom content partner Selesta covers Gilead’s USD 350mn bet on in vivo CAR-T, GenFleet and Bao Pharma advancing Hong Kong IPOs, Fosun’s USD 670mn global out-licensing deal, new funding rounds for Vibrant and InxMed, and major clinical wins including Akeso’s NSCLC bispecific, AstraZeneca/Daiichi’s ADC approval, Betta and…

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