
China biosynthesis start-up Bluepha raises $58m

Bluepha, a Chinese start-up focused on bio-based chemicals, has raised CNY 400m (USD 58m) in a fourth tranche of Series B funding.
The round was led by Beijing-based Zhong Ping Capital with participation from state-owned Jiangsu Huanghai Financial Holding Group. The company has also secured a CNY 500m credit line from SPD Silicon...
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