5Y Capital

5Y Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Shanghai, China, focused on seed, start-up, early venture, and growth capital investments. Founded in 2008 and previously known as Morningside Venture Capital, the firm manages approximately USD 5 billion in dual-currency funds, supported by global investors such as sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and endowments. 5Y Capital primarily invests in various sectors, including healthcare, technology, fintech, media, software, life sciences, and education, with a special emphasis on medical treatment, biotechnology, and digital health. The firm seeks opportunities in China and other emerging markets across Asia and the Pacific, aiming to support entrepreneurs in building innovative companies. 5Y Capital typically makes initial investments exceeding USD 500,000 per portfolio company and operates as a subsidiary of Morningside Group, which has been active in venture capital investments since 1992.

Ka Chang

Managing Director

Zhe Chen

Managing Director

Peter Chen

Managing Director

Yu Cheng

Partner

Lu Huang

Director

Victor Jin

Managing Director

Jiangyun Jin

Managing Director

Ted Xutian Jing

Managing Director

Levi Liu

Partner

Qin Liu

Co-Founder, Investment Director and Board Member

Richard Liu

Founding Partner

Stephanie O'Brien

Investment Professional

Ken Shi

Founding Partner

Yi Sun

Senior Associate

Jerry Tong

Senior Associate

Yunhong Wei

Investor

Yaopeng Xing

Investor

Patricia Zhuoya Yang

Investor

Tony Yeung

Managing Director

Cloris You Youdan

Managing Director

Elwin Yuan

Partner

Yuan Ye

Partner

Fisher Zhang

Partner

Fei Zhang

Partner

Bo Zhang

Managing Director

Past deals in Consumer Electronics

Eko Health

Series C in 2022
Eko harnesses the power of smartphones and cloud data for monitoring patients with cardiovascular diseases. It has built a platform of non-invasive cardiovascular monitoring devices, clinical software, and point-of-care decision support algorithms to improve the delivery of cardiovascular care. In 2015, Eko launched the Eko Core Digital Stethoscope, the first FDA-cleared digital stethoscope on the market to wirelessly stream heart and lung sound to HIPAA-compliant software. For the first time in history, patient sounds can be integrated with electronic health records (EHRs) for more seamless referrals, documentation, and monitoring. Eko was established in 2013 and is based in Berkeley, California.

SpeedFox

Series A in 2022
Developer of smart cleaning appliances. The company develops a smart cleaning appliance that integrates vacuuming, sweeping, mopping functions into one device, enabling users to clean hard floors such as wood floor and tile floor efficiently in home scenarios.

X-EPIC

Series A in 2020
X-EPI is a Nanjing city-based startup aimed at building up China’s own EDA (Electronic Design Automation) industrial software technology.

Aihuishou

Corporate Round in 2019
Aihuishou.com is a prominent C2B platform in China that specializes in the recycling and resale of second-hand electronic items, including mobile phones and laptops. The platform supports over 30 categories of recyclable mobile devices from various brands such as Apple, Samsung, and HTC. By employing a bidding system, Aihuishou.com ensures that users receive competitive prices for their second-hand products, thereby minimizing the risk of undervaluation. The company serves both individuals and businesses, offering a comprehensive service for the disposal of idle electronic items while promoting environmental sustainability. Its operations are primarily based in the People's Republic of China, where it generates revenue through the online sale of pre-owned consumer electronics.

Cashify

Series C in 2018
Cashify is an e-commerce platform that specializes in the reselling of used electronic gadgets, offering a seamless experience for customers looking to sell their old devices. Originally known as ReGlobe, the company, which is a registered trademark of Manak Waste Management Pvt Ltd, is based in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. Cashify provides users with tools to assess the value of their gadgets by considering factors such as model number, defects, and overall condition. The platform facilitates hassle-free transactions, allowing customers to receive instant cash for their devices, along with the convenience of free home pickup. By promoting the idea that one person's waste can become another's resource, Cashify aims to simplify the process of selling used electronics.

Smartmi

Series B in 2016
Smartmi, established in 2014, is focused on designing and manufacturing smart home appliances. They are constantly improving product design and pushing forward technological innovation to interconnect smart appliances, and let users experience the beauty of living in a comfortable home environment. Their ability to reach this goal comes from pitting they bold imagination against careful thinking. They consider and test out every design possibility, and work towards creating the ideal product experience. While they pursue perfection, they are also combining products with the democratization of consumer ideals so that everybody can have products that improve their lives. This is the goal they have been chasing from the start.

Smartmi

Series B in 2016
Smartmi, established in 2014, is focused on designing and manufacturing smart home appliances. They are constantly improving product design and pushing forward technological innovation to interconnect smart appliances, and let users experience the beauty of living in a comfortable home environment. Their ability to reach this goal comes from pitting they bold imagination against careful thinking. They consider and test out every design possibility, and work towards creating the ideal product experience. While they pursue perfection, they are also combining products with the democratization of consumer ideals so that everybody can have products that improve their lives. This is the goal they have been chasing from the start.

Aihuishou

Series C in 2015
Aihuishou.com is a prominent C2B platform in China that specializes in the recycling and resale of second-hand electronic items, including mobile phones and laptops. The platform supports over 30 categories of recyclable mobile devices from various brands such as Apple, Samsung, and HTC. By employing a bidding system, Aihuishou.com ensures that users receive competitive prices for their second-hand products, thereby minimizing the risk of undervaluation. The company serves both individuals and businesses, offering a comprehensive service for the disposal of idle electronic items while promoting environmental sustainability. Its operations are primarily based in the People's Republic of China, where it generates revenue through the online sale of pre-owned consumer electronics.

VioMi

Series A in 2015
Viomi Technology Co., Ltd. is a Chinese company that specializes in the development and sale of Internet-of-Things (IoT) enabled smart home products. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Guangzhou, Viomi offers a diverse range of products, including smart water purification systems, kitchen appliances such as refrigerators and dishwashers, and other devices like air conditioners, washing machines, and smart locks. The company has established a unique IoT Home platform that integrates these products into a cohesive ecosystem, enhancing convenience and efficiency for consumers. Viomi sells its products through various channels, including its official website, mobile app, and popular e-commerce platforms like JD.com and Tmall, as well as offline experience stores. Additionally, Viomi has a strategic partnership with Xiaomi Corporation, further expanding its market presence and product offerings.

Smartmi

Series A in 2015
Smartmi, established in 2014, is focused on designing and manufacturing smart home appliances. They are constantly improving product design and pushing forward technological innovation to interconnect smart appliances, and let users experience the beauty of living in a comfortable home environment. Their ability to reach this goal comes from pitting they bold imagination against careful thinking. They consider and test out every design possibility, and work towards creating the ideal product experience. While they pursue perfection, they are also combining products with the democratization of consumer ideals so that everybody can have products that improve their lives. This is the goal they have been chasing from the start.

Xiaomi

Series E in 2014
Xiaomi Corporation is an internet company based in Beijing that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of smartphones, consumer electronics, and internet services. Founded in 2010, Xiaomi operates through several segments, including Smartphones, IoT and Lifestyle Products, Internet Services, and Others. The Smartphones segment focuses on selling a range of mobile devices, while the IoT and Lifestyle Products segment includes smart TVs, laptops, AI speakers, and various lifestyle items. The Internet Services segment offers advertising and value-added services, and the Others segment provides hardware repair services. Xiaomi aims to create a comprehensive user experience by integrating user feedback into product design and continuously innovating its offerings. It also engages in wholesale and retail activities, software and hardware development, and operates retail stores and service centers in multiple countries, including India, Russia, and various European nations. The company's commitment to providing high-quality products at competitive prices has fostered a loyal customer base both in China and internationally.

Aihuishou

Series B in 2014
Aihuishou.com is a prominent C2B platform in China that specializes in the recycling and resale of second-hand electronic items, including mobile phones and laptops. The platform supports over 30 categories of recyclable mobile devices from various brands such as Apple, Samsung, and HTC. By employing a bidding system, Aihuishou.com ensures that users receive competitive prices for their second-hand products, thereby minimizing the risk of undervaluation. The company serves both individuals and businesses, offering a comprehensive service for the disposal of idle electronic items while promoting environmental sustainability. Its operations are primarily based in the People's Republic of China, where it generates revenue through the online sale of pre-owned consumer electronics.

Xiaomi

Series C in 2012
Xiaomi Corporation is an internet company based in Beijing that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of smartphones, consumer electronics, and internet services. Founded in 2010, Xiaomi operates through several segments, including Smartphones, IoT and Lifestyle Products, Internet Services, and Others. The Smartphones segment focuses on selling a range of mobile devices, while the IoT and Lifestyle Products segment includes smart TVs, laptops, AI speakers, and various lifestyle items. The Internet Services segment offers advertising and value-added services, and the Others segment provides hardware repair services. Xiaomi aims to create a comprehensive user experience by integrating user feedback into product design and continuously innovating its offerings. It also engages in wholesale and retail activities, software and hardware development, and operates retail stores and service centers in multiple countries, including India, Russia, and various European nations. The company's commitment to providing high-quality products at competitive prices has fostered a loyal customer base both in China and internationally.

Xiaomi

Series C in 2012
Xiaomi Corporation is an internet company based in Beijing that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of smartphones, consumer electronics, and internet services. Founded in 2010, Xiaomi operates through several segments, including Smartphones, IoT and Lifestyle Products, Internet Services, and Others. The Smartphones segment focuses on selling a range of mobile devices, while the IoT and Lifestyle Products segment includes smart TVs, laptops, AI speakers, and various lifestyle items. The Internet Services segment offers advertising and value-added services, and the Others segment provides hardware repair services. Xiaomi aims to create a comprehensive user experience by integrating user feedback into product design and continuously innovating its offerings. It also engages in wholesale and retail activities, software and hardware development, and operates retail stores and service centers in multiple countries, including India, Russia, and various European nations. The company's commitment to providing high-quality products at competitive prices has fostered a loyal customer base both in China and internationally.

Xiaomi

Series B in 2011
Xiaomi Corporation is an internet company based in Beijing that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of smartphones, consumer electronics, and internet services. Founded in 2010, Xiaomi operates through several segments, including Smartphones, IoT and Lifestyle Products, Internet Services, and Others. The Smartphones segment focuses on selling a range of mobile devices, while the IoT and Lifestyle Products segment includes smart TVs, laptops, AI speakers, and various lifestyle items. The Internet Services segment offers advertising and value-added services, and the Others segment provides hardware repair services. Xiaomi aims to create a comprehensive user experience by integrating user feedback into product design and continuously innovating its offerings. It also engages in wholesale and retail activities, software and hardware development, and operates retail stores and service centers in multiple countries, including India, Russia, and various European nations. The company's commitment to providing high-quality products at competitive prices has fostered a loyal customer base both in China and internationally.

YI Technology

Seed Round in 2011
YI Technology, the leading international provider of advanced, intelligent imaging technologies, has announced the launch of the industry’s first and only action camera that provides 4K60 video recording with the longest ever recording time.

Aihuishou

Series A in 2011
Aihuishou.com is a prominent C2B platform in China that specializes in the recycling and resale of second-hand electronic items, including mobile phones and laptops. The platform supports over 30 categories of recyclable mobile devices from various brands such as Apple, Samsung, and HTC. By employing a bidding system, Aihuishou.com ensures that users receive competitive prices for their second-hand products, thereby minimizing the risk of undervaluation. The company serves both individuals and businesses, offering a comprehensive service for the disposal of idle electronic items while promoting environmental sustainability. Its operations are primarily based in the People's Republic of China, where it generates revenue through the online sale of pre-owned consumer electronics.

Xiaomi

Series A in 2010
Xiaomi Corporation is an internet company based in Beijing that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of smartphones, consumer electronics, and internet services. Founded in 2010, Xiaomi operates through several segments, including Smartphones, IoT and Lifestyle Products, Internet Services, and Others. The Smartphones segment focuses on selling a range of mobile devices, while the IoT and Lifestyle Products segment includes smart TVs, laptops, AI speakers, and various lifestyle items. The Internet Services segment offers advertising and value-added services, and the Others segment provides hardware repair services. Xiaomi aims to create a comprehensive user experience by integrating user feedback into product design and continuously innovating its offerings. It also engages in wholesale and retail activities, software and hardware development, and operates retail stores and service centers in multiple countries, including India, Russia, and various European nations. The company's commitment to providing high-quality products at competitive prices has fostered a loyal customer base both in China and internationally.

Plastic Logic Germany

Series E in 2008
Plastic Logic Germany leads the way in developing, manufacturing and commercializing flexible displays. The company has successfully industrialized the manufacturing process in its facility, the world’s first commercial, volume, organic electronics factory. Using a stable and proven licensed technology transistor platform, the company manufactures a range of high-quality, flexible plastic displays. These shatterproof, daylight-readable displays are ultra-thin, ultra-lightweight and very low-power, offering huge advantages over conventional screens as they are extremely robust with proven lifetimes. Plastic Logic Germany also runs an open pilot line for flexible electronics. Third party companies are invited to benefit from the company’s years of experience in the industrialization and manufacture of flexible electronics. Plastic Logic Germany’s customers include OEMs and electronics manufacturers for signage and logistics, mobile electronic devices, smart-cards, wearables and more. For more information, please visit www.plasticlogic.com.

ThingMagic

Series B in 2008
ThingMagic is a leading developer of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, with broad experience in applying RFID in a wide range of industrial and consumer applications. ThingMagic's customers include some of the world's largest retailers, consumer companies, automotive firms, manufacturers and industrial automation firms. ThingMagic products include fixed and embedded RFID readers and antennas, embedded and OEM RFID technology, and professional services to facilitate the OEM integration of RFID into a wide range of industrial and consumer products.

ThingMagic

Series A in 2006
ThingMagic is a leading developer of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, with broad experience in applying RFID in a wide range of industrial and consumer applications. ThingMagic's customers include some of the world's largest retailers, consumer companies, automotive firms, manufacturers and industrial automation firms. ThingMagic products include fixed and embedded RFID readers and antennas, embedded and OEM RFID technology, and professional services to facilitate the OEM integration of RFID into a wide range of industrial and consumer products.

Plastic Logic Germany

Series C in 2005
Plastic Logic Germany leads the way in developing, manufacturing and commercializing flexible displays. The company has successfully industrialized the manufacturing process in its facility, the world’s first commercial, volume, organic electronics factory. Using a stable and proven licensed technology transistor platform, the company manufactures a range of high-quality, flexible plastic displays. These shatterproof, daylight-readable displays are ultra-thin, ultra-lightweight and very low-power, offering huge advantages over conventional screens as they are extremely robust with proven lifetimes. Plastic Logic Germany also runs an open pilot line for flexible electronics. Third party companies are invited to benefit from the company’s years of experience in the industrialization and manufacture of flexible electronics. Plastic Logic Germany’s customers include OEMs and electronics manufacturers for signage and logistics, mobile electronic devices, smart-cards, wearables and more. For more information, please visit www.plasticlogic.com.

ThingMagic

Series A in 2005
ThingMagic is a leading developer of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, with broad experience in applying RFID in a wide range of industrial and consumer applications. ThingMagic's customers include some of the world's largest retailers, consumer companies, automotive firms, manufacturers and industrial automation firms. ThingMagic products include fixed and embedded RFID readers and antennas, embedded and OEM RFID technology, and professional services to facilitate the OEM integration of RFID into a wide range of industrial and consumer products.
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