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 Manufacturing

XYZ Robotics

Series B in 2022
XYZ Robotics Inc. specializes in automating logistics and manufacturing processes through advanced AI-enabled robotic perception and manipulation technology. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Shanghai, China, the company focuses on developing autonomous robotic solutions for tasks such as sorting and picking. Their robotics systems can efficiently organize random warehouse goods into customer order groups, enhancing supply chain management. By leveraging deep learning and sophisticated robotic manipulation algorithms, XYZ Robotics streamlines operations between batch picking and final packaging, ultimately expediting the order fulfillment process.

XYZ Robotics

Series B in 2021
XYZ Robotics Inc. specializes in automating logistics and manufacturing processes through advanced AI-enabled robotic perception and manipulation technology. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Shanghai, China, the company focuses on developing autonomous robotic solutions for tasks such as sorting and picking. Their robotics systems can efficiently organize random warehouse goods into customer order groups, enhancing supply chain management. By leveraging deep learning and sophisticated robotic manipulation algorithms, XYZ Robotics streamlines operations between batch picking and final packaging, ultimately expediting the order fulfillment process.

XYZ Robotics

Series A in 2020
XYZ Robotics Inc. specializes in automating logistics and manufacturing processes through advanced AI-enabled robotic perception and manipulation technology. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Shanghai, China, the company focuses on developing autonomous robotic solutions for tasks such as sorting and picking. Their robotics systems can efficiently organize random warehouse goods into customer order groups, enhancing supply chain management. By leveraging deep learning and sophisticated robotic manipulation algorithms, XYZ Robotics streamlines operations between batch picking and final packaging, ultimately expediting the order fulfillment process.

Medvance

Series A in 2019
Medvance is a pioneer in the development of 3D printed medical implants, specifically using PEEK materials. The company specializes in creating medical 3D printing equipment and software tailored for advanced medical engineering. By providing innovative 3D printing solutions, Medvance aims to enhance medical outcomes for patients and healthcare professionals. Its strategic partnership with Evonik ensures a reliable supply of raw materials, further supporting Medvance's mission to deliver cutting-edge medical technologies. The company's initiatives are focused on improving healthcare in China and expanding its impact globally.

XYZ Robotics

Series A in 2019
XYZ Robotics Inc. specializes in automating logistics and manufacturing processes through advanced AI-enabled robotic perception and manipulation technology. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Shanghai, China, the company focuses on developing autonomous robotic solutions for tasks such as sorting and picking. Their robotics systems can efficiently organize random warehouse goods into customer order groups, enhancing supply chain management. By leveraging deep learning and sophisticated robotic manipulation algorithms, XYZ Robotics streamlines operations between batch picking and final packaging, ultimately expediting the order fulfillment process.

Zaozuo

Series B in 2017
Provider of furniture production services in China. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing modern furniture, enabling clients to improve the creativity and quality of household furniture.

Freight Farms

Venture Round in 2017
Freight Farms, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing of hydroponic crop production units housed in up-cycled shipping containers. Their flagship product, the Leafy Green Machine, allows for the cultivation of various crops, including herbs like mint and basil, as well as a range of lettuces and hearty greens such as kale and cabbage. This innovative farming solution enables high-yield production in any climate and season, making fresh, quality food accessible in areas where traditional agriculture may be challenging. Freight Farms serves a diverse clientele, including business owners, soil farmers, educational institutions, municipalities, and non-profits across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Founded in 2010 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company aims to foster local food economies and sustainable food systems through its advanced vertical farming technology.

Zaozuo

Series A in 2014
Provider of furniture production services in China. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing modern furniture, enabling clients to improve the creativity and quality of household furniture.

Freight Farms

Seed Round in 2013
Freight Farms, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing of hydroponic crop production units housed in up-cycled shipping containers. Their flagship product, the Leafy Green Machine, allows for the cultivation of various crops, including herbs like mint and basil, as well as a range of lettuces and hearty greens such as kale and cabbage. This innovative farming solution enables high-yield production in any climate and season, making fresh, quality food accessible in areas where traditional agriculture may be challenging. Freight Farms serves a diverse clientele, including business owners, soil farmers, educational institutions, municipalities, and non-profits across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Founded in 2010 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company aims to foster local food economies and sustainable food systems through its advanced vertical farming technology.

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.

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.
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