# CJ Bioscience Co.

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/cj-bioscience-co

- Industry: Biotechnology
- Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
- Website: www.cjbioscience.com
- Total disclosed funding: $17M
- Latest round: Series C (Oct 26, 2016)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Based in Seoul, South Korea, and founded in 2009, CJ Bioscience Co., Ltd. also known as Cheon Lab Co. Ltd., operates as a biotechnology company, dedicated to providing directions and solutions in the field of microbiome research. In October 2016, CJ Bioscience, Inc. raised KRW 5 billion in series C funding from Korea Investment & Securities and InterVest. As of July 2023, the company is listed on the KOSDAQ stock exchange and is led by its CEO, Jong-sik Cheon.

CJ Bioscience Co., Ltd.'s service pipeline includes a wide array of offerings, such as Gut Inside, a specialized bioinformatics service that assists in analyzing microbiome data and accessing critical information that can lead to breakthroughs in diagnostics and treatment. Additionally, its next-generation sequencing (NGS) services provide sequencing capabilities, enhancing the efficiency of research projects. The company also offers EzBioCloud, a public genomic database, designed to streamline genomic research and exploration.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Oct 26, 2016, $4.4M — Korea Investment & Securities, InterVest
- Series B, Jan 27, 2016, $7.5M — Shanghai ZJ Bio-Tech Co., Ltd., Hanwha Investment & Securities, Green Cross Holdings
- Series A, Aug 10, 2013, $5.4M — KB Investment, Atinum Investment, Hanwha Investment & Securities

## Investors

- KB Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kb-investment) — Series A
- Atinum Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/atinum-investment) — Series A
- Hanwha Investment & Securities (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hanwha-investment-securities) — Series A, Series B
- Shanghai ZJ Bio-Tech Co., Ltd. — Series B
- Green Cross Holdings — Series B
- Korea Investment & Securities (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/korea-investment-securities) — Series C
- InterVest (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/intervest) — Series C