# Cholesgen

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/cholesgen

- Industry: Pharmaceuticals
- Headquarters: Shanghai, China
- Website: www.cholesgen.com
- Total disclosed funding: $14M
- Latest round: Series A (Feb 21, 2025)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Established in 2021 and based in Shanghai, China, Cholesgen operates as a biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the research and development of cardiovascular and metabolic drugs. In February 2025, it closed a series A+ funding led by new investor SDIC Venture Capital, with participation from returning investor Astra Zeneca CICC Healthcare Venture Capital Fund.

Cholesgen developed R&D platforms, including biochemistry and cell biology platform, animal models of disease, structural biology, medicinal chemistry and human genetics. Based on biochemistry, disease biology, medicinal chemistry and clinical translational medicine, the company provides innovative drugs for metabolic diseases (hyperlipidemia, obesity, diabetes, atherosclerosis and NASH) and tumors. Its platforms and products are mainly used in the medical field. 

The company generates revenue by providing source innovative drugs for metabolic diseases and tumors.

The company will use the funds to promote multiple core pipelines into clinical application and development, as well as the expansion of R&D platforms and teams.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Feb 21, 2025, $14M — SDIC Venture Capital, Astra Zeneca CICC Healthcare Venture Capital Fund
- Series A, May 30, 2023 — Gaorong Ventures, Dawu Venture, Trinity Innovation Fund, Astra Zeneca CICC Healthcare Venture Capital Fund, Nanwan Baiao Venture Capital Fund
- Angel, Apr 23, 2021 — Trinity Innovation Fund

## Investors

- Trinity Innovation Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/trinity-innovation-fund) — Angel, Series A
- Gaorong Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gaorong-ventures) — Series A
- Dawu Venture — Series A
- Astra Zeneca CICC Healthcare Venture Capital Fund — Series A
- Nanwan Baiao Venture Capital Fund — Series A
- SDIC Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sdic-venture-capital) — Series A