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Zai’s supportive investments

Why VC-backed Zai Lab is investing in other life sciences plays

December 14, 2016 5:01 PM UTC

Zai Lab Ltd. has taken a rare step for a young company by deciding to use some of its VC-raised cash to invest in other life science companies.

According to Chairman and CEO Samantha Du, the investments are both fiscally and strategically prudent because Zai is investing in companies that provide services it will need but is not willing to build internally. ...