Aravive (ARAV) 8-K Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

EX 16.1

December 4, 2018

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, DC 20549

Commissioners:

We have read the statements made by Aravive, Inc. (copy attached), which we understand will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Item 4.01 of Form 8-K of Aravive, Inc. dated November 29, 2018.  We agree with the statements concerning our Firm contained therein.

Very truly yours,

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

San Jose, California

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, 488 Almaden Boulevard, Suite 1800, San Jose, CA 95110

T: (408) 817 3700, F: (408) 817 5050, www.pwc.com/us

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