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CN Bio

CN Bio Innovations, previously known as Zyoxel Ltd, is a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based CN Innovations Holdings Limited (CNI). The company specializes in creating organ-on-a-chip platforms to test and develop treatments for severe human ailments. One of CN Bio's primary organ-on-chip models is a comprehensive hepatitis B (HBV) viral lifecycle model, named Quantum-B, which involves the cultivation of primary human hepatocytes in their LiverChip platform. This model is currently being utilized in drug discovery partnerships with various prominent pharmaceutical and biotech companies. CN Bio collaborates closely with pioneering academics in bio-engineering and has received grants from respected organizations like the United States Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency and UK Technology Strategy Board. The company's ongoing development of advanced organ-on-chips aims to expedite the arrival of groundbreaking therapies to improve the lives of millions worldwide.

www.cn-bio.com Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom 101-250 employees
Total raised
$21.0M
Rounds
1
Latest
Series B
Apr 2024

CN Bio Innovations, previously known as Zyoxel Ltd, is a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based CN Innovations Holdings Limited (CNI). The company specializes in creating organ-on-a-chip platforms to test and develop treatments for severe human ailments. One of CN Bio's primary organ-on-chip models is a comprehensive hepatitis B (HBV) viral lifecycle model, named Quantum-B, which involves the cultivation of primary human hepatocytes in their LiverChip platform. This model is currently being utilized in drug discovery partnerships with various prominent pharmaceutical and biotech companies. CN Bio collaborates closely with pioneering academics in bio-engineering and has received grants from respected organizations like the United States Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency and UK Technology Strategy Board. The company's ongoing development of advanced organ-on-chips aims to expedite the arrival of groundbreaking therapies to improve the lives of millions worldwide.

CN Bio has raised $21.0M across 1 round. Its most recent round was a Series B of $21.0M in Apr 2024. Full funding history, investors, and team are detailed below.

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Apr 23, 2024
Series B
$21.0M

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