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 Generation Z

Generate:Biomedicines

Series B in 2021
Generate Biomedicines, Inc. specializes in developing a generative biology platform aimed at inventing novel therapeutic proteins, including antibodies, peptides, enzymes, and other related compounds. Utilizing advanced machine learning techniques, the platform analyzes the genetic code that determines protein function, allowing for the creation of new protein sequences optimized for therapeutic applications. This innovative approach enables the company to generate proteins that interact specifically and effectively with targeted therapeutic needs, facilitating the development of new drugs across various protein modalities. Founded in 2018 and located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Generate Biomedicines was previously known as Generate Biologics, Inc. until its name change in March 2020.

Geneoscopy

Series B in 2021
Geneoscopy, LLC is a diagnostic company based in Saint Louis, Missouri, focused on developing non-invasive solutions for gastrointestinal diseases, particularly colorectal cancer. Founded in 2015, Geneoscopy utilizes stool-derived eukaryotic RNA (seRNA) to create a multi-target RNA biomarker panel aimed at identifying colorectal cancer by detecting the effects of cancer-related DNA mutations. The company is committed to improving colorectal cancer screening compliance and facilitating early detection, thereby reducing the associated morbidity and mortality. By employing a novel methodology to extract human RNA transcripts from stool samples, Geneoscopy aims to provide a reliable alternative to traditional colonoscopies, which are often viewed as unpleasant and invasive. In addition to its colorectal cancer diagnostic test, Geneoscopy is also exploring other potential applications of its RNA technology for additional gastrointestinal conditions.

Xgene Pharmaceutical

Series B in 2018
Xgene Pharmaceutical Inc. is a pharmaceutical company founded in 2015 and based in the Cayman Islands. The company specializes in the development of small-molecule drugs aimed at treating chronic pain, infectious diseases, and tumors. Through its research and development efforts, Xgene Pharmaceutical seeks to address significant medical needs in these areas.

Genocea Biosciences

Series C in 2012
Genocea Biosciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the discovery and development of innovative cancer immunotherapies and vaccines to address significant unmet medical needs. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes its proprietary ATLAS platform to profile patients' CD4+ and CD8+ T cell immune responses to identify potential targets within their tumors. Genocea's key programs include GEN-009, an adjuvanted neoantigen peptide vaccine currently in phase I/IIa clinical trials, GEN-011, a neoantigen adoptive T cell therapy, and GEN-010, a neoantigen vaccine initiative. The company also develops immunotherapies for other conditions, such as GEN-003, which targets genital herpes, and maintains pre-clinical programs focused on personalized cancer vaccines. Through its AnTigen Lead Acquisition System, Genocea is committed to advancing vaccine and immunotherapy solutions for various diseases.

Genocea Biosciences

Series B in 2011
Genocea Biosciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the discovery and development of innovative cancer immunotherapies and vaccines to address significant unmet medical needs. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes its proprietary ATLAS platform to profile patients' CD4+ and CD8+ T cell immune responses to identify potential targets within their tumors. Genocea's key programs include GEN-009, an adjuvanted neoantigen peptide vaccine currently in phase I/IIa clinical trials, GEN-011, a neoantigen adoptive T cell therapy, and GEN-010, a neoantigen vaccine initiative. The company also develops immunotherapies for other conditions, such as GEN-003, which targets genital herpes, and maintains pre-clinical programs focused on personalized cancer vaccines. Through its AnTigen Lead Acquisition System, Genocea is committed to advancing vaccine and immunotherapy solutions for various diseases.

Genocea Biosciences

Series A in 2009
Genocea Biosciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the discovery and development of innovative cancer immunotherapies and vaccines to address significant unmet medical needs. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes its proprietary ATLAS platform to profile patients' CD4+ and CD8+ T cell immune responses to identify potential targets within their tumors. Genocea's key programs include GEN-009, an adjuvanted neoantigen peptide vaccine currently in phase I/IIa clinical trials, GEN-011, a neoantigen adoptive T cell therapy, and GEN-010, a neoantigen vaccine initiative. The company also develops immunotherapies for other conditions, such as GEN-003, which targets genital herpes, and maintains pre-clinical programs focused on personalized cancer vaccines. Through its AnTigen Lead Acquisition System, Genocea is committed to advancing vaccine and immunotherapy solutions for various diseases.
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