
3E Bioventures
Description
3E Bioventures Capital is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Beijing, China, established in 2018. The firm has rapidly emerged as a significant player in the life sciences and healthcare investment landscape, specializing in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health. Its core mission revolves around identifying and nurturing companies that possess innovative technologies with the potential to deliver transformative healthcare solutions globally. While based in China, 3E Bioventures maintains a broad perspective, seeking out disruptive innovations that can address unmet medical needs worldwide.
The firm's investment strategy spans various stages, from early-stage ventures to more mature growth-stage companies, with a particular emphasis on providing growth capital. 3E Bioventures has demonstrated substantial fundraising success, managing multiple funds that collectively exceed US$900 million in total assets under management. Their latest fund, 3E Bioventures Fund III, successfully closed in 2023, raising US$400 million. This significant capital base enables the firm to make substantial commitments to its portfolio companies, supporting their development from research and development through commercialization.
3E Bioventures typically deploys first checks ranging from US$5 million to US$50 million per round, depending on the company's stage and specific capital requirements. This flexible investment range allows them to engage with a diverse array of companies, from promising startups seeking initial scale-up capital to established firms requiring significant growth funding. Since its inception, the firm has built an impressive portfolio, having made over 50 investments. They have also frequently taken a lead investor role, spearheading 25 funding rounds, which underscores their active involvement and conviction in their chosen ventures. The firm's portfolio includes several successful companies that have achieved significant milestones, including public listings and strategic exits, reflecting their ability to identify and back high-potential enterprises in the dynamic healthcare sector.
Investor Profile
3E Bioventures has backed more than 20 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 7 rounds, about 35% of its total and boasts 7 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, China.
- Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Health Care, Medical.
- Typical check size: $5M – $50M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (55%)
- Series B (30%)
- Series C (15%)
Country Focus
- United States (90%)
- China (10%)
Industry Focus
- Biotechnology
- Health Care
- Medical
- Therapeutics
- Biopharma
- Pharmaceutical
- Health Diagnostics
- Medical Device
- Personal Health
- Life Science
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