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Adagene

Redefining the design and discovery of therapeutic antibodies

Founded 2012 82 employees IPO Total: $390.00M Biotechnology, Health and Wellness

General Information

Company Name Adagene
Founded Year 2012
Employees 82
Industries Biotechnology, Health and Wellness
Funding Stage IPO
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About Adagene

Adagene Inc. (Nasdaq: ADAG) is a pioneering biotechnology company established in 2012, with a commitment to transforming the design and discovery of antibody-based cancer immunotherapies. The company’s slogan, "Redefining the design and discovery of therapeutic antibodies," underscores its innovative approach in this specialized field.

Central to Adagene's advancements is its proprietary DPL platform, which includes NEObody, SAFEbody™, and POWERbody™ technologies. These elements facilitate the creation of novel antibodies, tailored to address critical unmet patient needs. The company's strategic collaborations with prominent global partners highlight its ability to leverage cutting-edge technologies in novel immunotherapy programs.

Adagene recently secured a $70.00M Post IPO Equity investment on 01 April 2026 from notable investors including Invus, Columbia Threadneedle Investments, Janus Henderson Investors, Deerfield, and Sirenia Aps, indicating strong confidence in its potential to revolutionize cancer treatment.

Taxonomy: antibody discovery, cancer immunotherapy, computational biology, DPL platform, NEObody technology, SAFEbody technology, POWERbody technology, immuno-oncology, novel epitopes, Smart Antibody Technology, clinical-stage biotech, therapeutic antibody development, strategic collaborations

Services & Products

Antibody Discovery
Antibody Engineering
Drug Development

Target Customers

Pharmaceutical Companies Healthcare Institutions Biotech Investors

Funding Rounds & Investors (8)

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Funding Stage Amount Investors Lead Investors Date
Post Ipo Equity •••••• 5
Investor Investor Investor
•••• ••••
01 Apr 2026
Post Ipo Equity •••••• 1 •••• •••• 01 Jul 2025
IPO •••••• - 01 Feb 2021
Series D •••••• 3
Investor Investor
•••• ••••
01 Jan 2020
Series C •••••• 5
Investor Investor
•••• ••••
01 Mar 2018

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Adagene Alternatives & Competitors

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Novel Science, Noble Management

Series B
10 employees
Biotechnology, Health Care
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Light Chain Bioscience – A brand of Novimmune SA

Series C
76 employees
Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical
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Monoclonal antibody, antibody engineering, Phagedisplay

Grant
6 employees
Biopharma, Biotechnology

FAQ About Adagene

Redefining the design and discovery of therapeutic antibodies
Adagene was founded in 2012.
Adagene operates in the following industries: Biotechnology, Health and Wellness.
Adagene has approximately 82 employees.
Adagene has completed 8 funding rounds, raising a total of $390.00M. The latest funding stage is IPO.
Adagene offers: Antibody Discovery, Antibody Engineering, Drug Development.
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