5Y Capital

5Y Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Shanghai, China, specializing in seed, startup, early venture, and growth capital investments. Established in 1992, the firm focuses on a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, technology, fintech, internet services, consumer services, media, and life sciences, among others. It aims to support entrepreneurs in building innovative companies, particularly in China and other emerging markets in Asia/Pacific. Managing approximately USD 5 billion in dual-currency funds, 5Y Capital attracts investments from global sources, including sovereign wealth funds and family offices. The firm typically makes initial investments exceeding USD 500,000 per portfolio company. 5Y Capital operates under the Morningside Group, which is committed to socially responsible investing, particularly in educational opportunities and scientific research.

W. Anthony Brooke

Director

Zhe Chen

Managing Director

Yu Cheng

Partner

Ziyou Fu

Investor Relations Professional

Hanson Hu

Investment Manager

Lu Huang

Director

Levi Liu Kai

Partner

Yantao Lai

Investment Manager

Wentian Lian

VP

Tony Lian

Investment Manager

Sylvia Liu

Investment Manager

Qin Liu

Co-Founder, Investment Director & Board Member

Richard Liu

Founding Partner

Weimin Luo

Partner and Senior Consultant

Jianming Shi

Director of Business Development

Kejia Tang

Human Resource Director

Ji Tong

Investment Manager

Sixue Wang

Public Relations and Investor Relations Professional

Qiong Xue

CFO

Dan You

Executive Director

Ye Yuan

Partner

Oliver Zhang

Investment Manager

Fei Zhang

Partner

Bo Zhang

Managing Director

Past deals in China

Horizon Robotics

Series C in 2020
Beijing Horizon Robotics Technology Co., Ltd. develops chips for robots. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in China.

Gongsibao

Series B in 2020
Gongsibao provides an O2O enterprise service platform. Gongsibao was founded in 2014 and is based in Chaoyang, China.

Horizon Robotics

Series B in 2019
Beijing Horizon Robotics Technology Co., Ltd. develops chips for robots. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in China.

Horizon Robotics

Series A in 2017
Beijing Horizon Robotics Technology Co., Ltd. develops chips for robots. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in China.

Huya

Series A in 2017
Guangzhou Huya Information Technology Co., Ltd. is a leading interactive broadcast platform in China, primarily focused on game live streaming. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Guangzhou, the company offers a diverse range of livestreamed content, including esports, mobile, PC, and console games, as well as various entertainment genres such as talent shows, anime, and outdoor activities. Huya operates its main platform in China and also runs Nimo TV, which caters to audiences in Southeast Asia and Latin America. The platform features nearly 300 channels and covers approximately 3,800 games, allowing for real-time interaction between broadcasters and viewers. In addition to live streaming, Huya provides online advertising, marketing services, and software development. As of 2023, Huya is a subsidiary of Tencent Holdings, which holds a majority stake in the company.

Xiaolu Clinic

Series B in 2017
Xiaolu Clinic is an online platform connecting traditional Chinese medicine providers with consumers. It offers online traditional Chinese medicine consultancy services for patients with chronic disease and those suffering from sub-optimal health, areas that traditional Chinese medicine might treat with herbal mixtures and dietary augmentation. Users can be evaluated by traditional Chinese medicine doctors and purchase herbal remedies online, as well as engage in treatment monitoring and post-treatment analysis. It also provides health management services for staff at big companies, including Baidu Inc., China Life Insurance (Group) Co., and Tencent Holdings Ltd. The Beijing-based company was founded in 2016.

Horizon Robotics

Seed Round in 2015
Beijing Horizon Robotics Technology Co., Ltd. develops chips for robots. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in China.

Chemayi

Series A in 2015
Chemayi is a Chinese localized auto life service platform that specializes in providing customized automotive services to car owners. It operates as an online interactive platform where users can easily address car service issues and fulfill their needs related to car beauty, decoration, maintenance, and repair. As one of the earliest websites in China to establish this type of service, Chemayi has become a leading player in the e-commerce segment of the automotive market. The platform connects car owners with appropriate service providers by matching their service demands with suitable service plans, effectively catering to a wide range of personalized automotive service requirements. By facilitating services such as tire replacement and waxing, Chemayi enhances the overall car ownership experience for its users.

Chemayi

Seed Round in 2013
Chemayi is a Chinese localized auto life service platform that specializes in providing customized automotive services to car owners. It operates as an online interactive platform where users can easily address car service issues and fulfill their needs related to car beauty, decoration, maintenance, and repair. As one of the earliest websites in China to establish this type of service, Chemayi has become a leading player in the e-commerce segment of the automotive market. The platform connects car owners with appropriate service providers by matching their service demands with suitable service plans, effectively catering to a wide range of personalized automotive service requirements. By facilitating services such as tire replacement and waxing, Chemayi enhances the overall car ownership experience for its users.

Jiae.com

Angel Round in 2013
Beijing Jiae Tianxia Technology Co., Ltd. operates "Jiae.com", an online platform for product shopping. The company was founded on November 1, 2012 and is based in China.

eChinaChem, Inc.

Venture Round in 2009
Shanghai eChinaChem, Inc. (世易科技) is a professional Chinese chemical pharmaceutical company that provides websites, magazines, conferences, and data information services. The main products and services of the company include 360 Relative Networks, industry chain magazines, eChinaChem Collect, an electronic newspaper, eChinaChem Buyers' Guide, an industry publication, and many other products. 360 Relative Network combines traditional B2B business opportunities and modern business networking in order to provide a range of three-dimensional services.

360Guanxi

Venture Round in 2009
360Guanxi (formerly eChinaChem) is an integrated media company for the Chinese chemical, pharmaceutical and life science industries.

51hejia.com

Series B in 2007
51hejia.com Inc. operates a multi-media shopping, information, and interactive Web platform. It focuses on China's home furniture, building materials, and ornament markets. It offers an interactive portal for consumers, designers, and suppliers in the furniture industry. It also engages in home furnishings publishing and offers direct mail magazines. 51hejia.com Inc. was founded in 2006 and is based in Shanghai, China.