# Shanghai Changjin Biotechnology Co.

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/shanghai-changjin-biotechnology-co

- Industry: Biotechnology
- Headquarters: Shanghai, China
- Website: www.chgbio.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $21M
- Latest round: Series A (Jan 1, 2023)
- Investors on record: 10

## About

Founded in 2017 and based in Shanghai, China, Shanghai Changjin Biotechnology Co., Ltd. operates as a microbial synthetic protein company focusing on the field of food synthetic biology and microbial protein, which is the director unit of the Synthetic Biology Professional Committee of the Shanghai Biomedical Industry Association and the undertaking unit of the Food Synthetic Biology Innovation Center of the Shanghai Biomedical Industry Association. In August 2025, it closed a round of venture funding from new investor Shandong Land Capital Investment Group.

The company is engaged in the precision fermentation of biosynthetic proteins and microbial proteins produced by biomass fermentation. It also utilizes synthetic biology techniques to synthesize whey proteins from various mammalian species such as cows, sheep, pandas, whales, dolphins, cats, and dogs. The company's products can be applied in the food field, providing milk, yogurt, cookies, chocolate, candy, bread, etc. Its subsidiary brand, Chuangshenghuo, has established the "yuan protein" category and launched a series of products such as cream-like, cheese-like, and zero milk-source ice cream.

The company generates revenue primarily through the development and commercialization of biosynthetic proteins and microbial proteins produced via precision fermentation. Shanghai Changjin Biotechnology Co., Ltd. monetizes its synthetic biology applications in the food sector by supplying protein-based ingredients and concept products such as milk, yogurt, baked goods and confectionery.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jan 1, 2023 — Wisdomont Capital, Grand Mount Capital, Elite Capital, Jinqiu Capital
- Series A, Jun 23, 2022, $21M — Eight Roads Ventures, Wing, Sherpa Invest, Bits x Bites, GL Ventures, Shenzhen Country Garden Venture Capital Co., Ltd.

## Investors

- Eight Roads Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/eight-roads-ventures) — Series A
- Wing (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wing) — Series A
- Sherpa Invest — Series A
- Bits x Bites (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bits-x-bites) — Series A
- GL Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gl-ventures) — Series A
- Shenzhen Country Garden Venture Capital Co., Ltd. — Series A
- Wisdomont Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wisdomont-capital) — Series A
- Grand Mount Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/grand-mount-capital) — Series A
- Elite Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/elite-capital) — Series A
- Jinqiu Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/jinqiu-capital) — Series A