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Strategic Alliance Between Xlife Sciences AG, JIPYONG LLC and JIPYONG IP to Accelerate Korean Life Sciences Ventures' Access to Global Capital Markets
13.06.2025 / 17:42 CET/CEST

Zurich, 13^th of June 2025: Xlife Sciences AG (((Xlife Sciences)), SIX: XLS), a Swiss-based incubator and accelerator for life sciences innovation, has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (((MoU))) with JIPYONG LLC (((JIPYONG))), a premier Korean law firm, and JIPYONG IP (((JIPYONG IP))), a leading intellectual property advisory firm. This trilateral collaboration aims to enable high-potential Korean life sciences companies to access international capital markets, including potential listings, while strengthening their global market positioning.

The MoU was formally signed in Seoul by Oliver R. Baumann, Chief Executive Officer of Xlife Sciences AG, Mr. Haeng-Gyu Lee, Managing Partner of JIPYONG LLC, and Mr. Hyuk-Sung Kwon, Managing Partner of JIPYONG IP.

The collaboration encompasses five strategic pillars:

• Company Identification & Evaluation: Joint scouting and evaluation of promising Korean life sciences ventures across therapeutic areas and development stages.
  
• Investment Facilitation: Structuring and supporting direct and indirect investments in Korean life sciences companies.
  
• Capital Market Advisory: Providing regulatory, legal, and strategic guidance for cross-border listings.
  
• IP Strategy & Protection: Delivering patent portfolio assessments, monetization strategies, and ongoing IP support.
  
• Market Intelligence & Knowledge Sharing: Promoting a shared ecosystem of insights, trends, and commercialization know-how across regions.

This partnership represents a significant step toward globalizing the Xlife Sciences innovation model and leveraging Korea's growing life sciences sector. It also positions JIPYONG and JIPYONG IP as key facilitators of global investment and commercialization for Korean biopharma and medtech innovators.

Oliver R. Baumann, CEO of Xlife Sciences AG, stated: ((We are excited to embark on this strategic alliance with JIPYONG and JIPYONG IP. By combining our incubation expertise with their legal and intellectual property strengths, we aim to unlock new growth opportunities for Korean life sciences innovators and expand their access to global capital and commercialization pathways.))

Mr. Haeng-Gyu Lee, Managing Partner at JIPYONG LLC, commented: ((JIPYONG is committed to supporting Korean life sciences companies in scaling globally. This partnership with Xlife Sciences reflects our belief in the transformative potential of cross-border alliances in achieving sustainable growth and market success.))

Mr. Hyuk-Sung Kwon, Managing Partner at JIPYONG IP, added: ((Intellectual property is a cornerstone of life sciences value creation. Our collaboration will ensure that Korean innovators have the strategic protection and guidance necessary to succeed on international stages.))

The MoU serves as a foundation for future joint initiatives and all teams are already working on suitable use cases. Xlife Sciences will therefore not only position itself as a strategic partner for early-stage research projects in Korea, but also enable the access to these markets and partners to its portfolio. Overall, working towards a shared mission to transform high-potential life sciences ventures into global success stories.

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About Xlife Sciences AG (SIX:XLS)

Xlife Sciences is a Swiss company focused as incubator and accelerator on the value development and commercialization of promising research projects from universities and other research institutions in the life sciences sector, with the aim of providing solutions for high unmet medical needs and a better quality of life. The goal is to bridge research and development to healthcare markets. Xlife Sciences takes carefully selected projects in the four areas of technological platforms, biotechnology/ therapies, medical technology, and artificial intelligence/digital health to the next stage of development, and participates in their subsequent performance. For more information, visit JIPYONG LLC

JIPYONG LLC is a leading Korean law firm recognized for its extensive cross-border experience, particularly in equity capital market transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory advisory. It supports a wide range of industries, including life sciences, and is committed to facilitating sustainable, international business growth. For more information, visit

About JIPYONG IP

JIPYONG IP is a specialized intellectual property firm offering expert services in patent strategy, filing, prosecution, and monetization. The firm supports innovation-driven companies in Korea and internationally with tailored IP protection strategies that align with their commercialization goals. For more information, visit

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