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HitGen is a platform company based on its leading DNA-encoded library (DELs) technology for innovative drug discovery research

Chengdu, ChinaFounded 2012Biotech & Life Sciences
Valuation $1–2.5B Latest valuation · 2026
Revenue $50–100M Latest reported FY
EBITDA $17M Latest reported FY
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $0–10M Disclosed equity funding

About HitGen

HitGen is a biotechnology company specializing in innovative drug discovery using DNA-encoded library (DEL) technology. The company operates in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology markets, focusing on creating novel molecules for hit identification and lead generation. HitGen's primary clients include pharmaceutical companies and research institutions seeking to develop new treatments for diseases such as oncology, cardiovascular diseases (CVD), inflammation, respiratory conditions, metabolism disorders, and ophthalmology. The business model revolves around collaborative projects, licensing agreements, and proprietary research initiatives. HitGen generates revenue through partnerships, licensing fees, and milestone payments from successful drug development projects. The company has a robust pipeline with over 20 internal projects, including several in advanced stages of development.

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Founded
2012
Headquarters
Chengdu, China
Listing
IPO 2020
Sector
Biotech & Life Sciences
Power Law
Colt$25–100M revenue

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Global footprint

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3 countries with
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🇨🇳 China82.7%
🇺🇸 United States11.5%
🇭🇰 Hong Kong5.8%
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6.1K monthly visits
across markets
🇺🇸 United States62.3%
🇸🇬 Singapore13.1%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom11.5%
🇮🇳 India11.5%
🇩🇪 Germany1.6%
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