Chao Zhong
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Chao Zhong is a Chinese scientist-entrepreneur who founded synthetic-biology startup PAM2L Biotechnologies (柏垠生物) in 2021, spinning it out from his lab at the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences . He co-founded the company with a university classmate, Cui Junfeng, and the firm uses synthetic biology plus machine learning to develop bio-based materials including adhesive proteins, bacterial cellulose, and mucopolysaccharides . At the time of founding he was a researcher and National Outstanding Young Scientist fund recipient at SIAT . The company has raised multiple rounds from investors including Yunqi Capital and 5Y Capital . A 2023 暗涌Waves piece on professor-founders cited him as an example of the transition from academia to industry .
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When Professors Leave the Ivory Tower: Gold Mines, Chasms, and the Fame Game
Faced with a chasm, there will always be those who take the leap.
5Y News | Portfolio Company PAM2L Biotechnologies Closes Pre-A Round of Over 100 Million RMB
Leveraging synthetic biology and machine learning as dual engines to drive bio-based materials and product development.
"Bioyen Bio" Closes Over 100 Million Yuan Pre-A Round, Led by Yunqi Capital | Yunqi Capital
Leading research in materials synthetic biology, building an efficient innovation R&D platform
5Y News | PAM2L Biotechnologies Closes Tens of Millions of RMB in Angel+ Round
Opening a new paradigm in synthetic biomaterials R&D.
5Y News | PAM2L Biotechnologies Completes Angel Round, Launching New Chapter in Synthetic Biomaterial R&D
5Y Capital continues to seek out and support technology innovation companies.
