Investor type
VC
Founded
2008
AUM
$5 000 M
Location
Shanghai, China
$1-5 m
Investment Ticket
3-5 years
Investment Horizon
Seed,
Series A
Investment Stage
Sale to strategic investor,
IPO
Exit Strategy
Investor profile last updated: 27 July, 2026
Profile
5Y Capital (formerly known as Morningside Venture Capital) is one of the first investment institutions in China engaged in early-stage venture investments. It currently manages approximately USD 5bn in dual-currency funds in USD and RMB, backed by world-renowned sovereign wealth funds, family offices, fund of funds, university endowments, pensions and foundations.
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Industry
Region of investment
5Y Capital (Morningside Venture Capital) Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5Y Capital Dual-Currency Fund
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Biotechnology
Internet and Web Services
Media and Entertainment
Software
Telecommunications
Technology
Life Sciences
Internet of Things (IoT)
HealthTech
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
Europe
Asia
|
$5-10 m
|
$2000 M
|
April 2021
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FAQs about 5Y Capital (Morningside Venture Capital)
Where is 5Y Capital (Morningside Venture Capital) located?
5Y Capital (Morningside Venture Capital) is located in Shanghai, China.
When was 5Y Capital (Morningside Venture Capital) founded?
5Y Capital (Morningside Venture Capital) was founded in 2008.
What sectors and industries does 5Y Capital (Morningside Venture Capital) invest in?
5Y Capital (Morningside Venture Capital) invests in companies and startups in Education, Edtech, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Oil and Gas, Real Estate, Robotics, Software, Sports/SportsTech, Telecommunications, Transportation, Travel, HealthTech, TravelTech, Biotechnology, Internet and Web Services, Technology, Life Sciences, Internet of Things (IoT).
What is 5Y Capital (Morningside Venture Capital) geographical focus of investments?
5Y Capital (Morningside Venture Capital) invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia.
At what stages of companies and startups does 5Y Capital (Morningside Venture Capital) typically invest in?
5Y Capital (Morningside Venture Capital) invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
What is the usual amount of 5Y Capital (Morningside Venture Capital) investment?
5Y Capital (Morningside Venture Capital) usually invests $1-5 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for 5Y Capital (Morningside Venture Capital)?
5Y Capital (Morningside Venture Capital) has around $5 000m assets under management.
When was 5Y Capital (Morningside Venture Capital) last fund created?
5Y Capital (Morningside Venture Capital) last fund was created/launched in 2021-04-12