Organization · Venture Capital
5Y Capital
5Y Capital is a Shanghai-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in technology, life sciences, and consumer innovation sectors. It manages over $5 billion in assets from a diverse range of global limited partners.
Overview
What 5Y Capital does
What 5Y Capital is
5Y Capital is a Shanghai-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in technology, life sciences, and consumer innovation sectors. It manages over $5 billion in assets from a diverse range of global limited partners.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2008
- Approximate age
- About 18 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- May 1, 2026
Official channels
Find 5Y Capital elsewhere
Open the official website or a supported primary organization account.
Capability profile
5Y Capital as a funder
Investment thesis
5Y Capital backs ambitious entrepreneurs who can build exceptional companies, focusing on high-upside technology and consumer platforms in China.
Focus narrative
5Y Capital invests across various stages, from angel and seed to Series A and growth rounds. The firm seeks to identify and support exceptional companies that demonstrate long-term potential in technology and consumer sectors, often before they become obvious market leaders.
Value beyond capital
5Y Capital provides operational support and strategic guidance to its portfolio companies, helping them navigate challenges and scale effectively. The firm emphasizes a founder-centric approach, fostering long-term relationships with entrepreneurs.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Angel · Seed · Series A · Series B · Growth Equity
- Sectors
- ConsumerArtificial IntelligenceRobotics & Autonomous SystemsMobility & TransportationHealthcare
- Regions
- Greater China · Global
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 70
- Recorded notable exits
- Sohu, Ctrip, Focus Media, Xunlei, and Zhenguo Education
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include: Trip.com (Ctrip): A leading travel platform backed since Series A. Xiaomi: A major player in consumer electronics, supported since Series A. Kuaishou: A popular short-video platform, invested in at the angel stage. WeDoctor: A digital healthcare platform, backed since Series A. Xpeng: An electric vehicle company, supported since Series A+.
Common questions
What to know about 5Y Capital
Upseed classifies 5Y Capital under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
May 1, 2026
Known limits
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