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6 Dimensions Capital

Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai

Description

6 Dimensions Capital is a prominent healthcare-focused venture capital firm based in Shanghai, China, with a global investment mandate. Established in 2017 through the strategic merger of Frontline BioVentures and WuXi Healthcare Ventures, the firm quickly positioned itself as a significant player in the life sciences investment landscape. This merger brought together extensive industry expertise and a robust network, enabling 6 Dimensions Capital to pursue opportunities across various stages of company development, particularly bridging innovation between China and the United States.

The firm primarily targets innovative companies within the biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health sectors. Their investment strategy spans the entire lifecycle of a company, from early-stage ventures requiring initial capital to late-stage companies seeking growth equity. They are known for their deep industry insights and their ability to identify disruptive technologies and therapeutic solutions that address unmet medical needs. 6 Dimensions Capital actively supports its portfolio companies, leveraging its global network and operational expertise to facilitate their growth and market expansion.

6 Dimensions Capital manages substantial assets, with their total assets under management (AUM) exceeding US$2 billion. This significant capital base allows them to make impactful investments across their target sectors. For instance, they successfully closed their third USD fund, 6 Dimensions Capital Fund III, at US$350 million in 2021, further solidifying their capacity for substantial deployments. While their investment range is broad, typical first check sizes for 6 Dimensions Capital generally fall within the range of US$8 million to US$40 million, reflecting their commitment to both early-growth and more mature opportunities within the healthcare innovation ecosystem. They often participate in or lead significant funding rounds, contributing substantial capital to their portfolio companies.

Investor Profile

6 Dimensions Capital has backed more than 32 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 11 rounds, about 34% of its total and boasts 17 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, China, Singapore.
  • Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Health Care, Medical.
  • Typical check size: $8M – $40M.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (50%)
  • Series A (22%)
  • Series C (19%)
  • Series Unknown (3%)
  • Seed (3%)
  • Series D (3%)

Country Focus

  • United States (81%)
  • China (13%)
  • Singapore (6%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Medical
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Therapeutics
  • Biopharma
  • Life Science
  • Medical Device
  • Machinery Manufacturing
  • Health Diagnostics
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Who does 6 Dimensions Capital frequently co-invest with?

Novartis Venture Fund
Europe, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland, Basel
Co-Investments: 4
Hillhouse Investment
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 5
Google Ventures
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 5
MPM Capital
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 4
WuXi Healthcare Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 4
Blue Pool Capital
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Co-Investments: 5
WuXi AppTec
Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai
Co-Investments: 4
Bessemer Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4
Invus
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
ARCH Venture Partners
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 8

What are some of recent deals done by 6 Dimensions Capital?

VFLO Medical

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

VFLO creates cutting-edge peripheral vascular medical equipment.

Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingMedicalMedical Device
Series BDec 3, 2024
Amount Raised: $80,000,000
Ignis Therapeutics

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

Ignis Therapeutics is a innovative therapies in the field of central nervous system.

BiotechnologyHealth Care
Series ANov 11, 2021
Amount Raised: $180,000,000
Exo Therapeutics

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Exo Therapeutics is a small molecule drug discovery and development company.

BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Series BOct 5, 2021
Amount Raised: $78,000,000
Engine Biosciences

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Engine Biosciences is a biotech company that applies machine learning to genomics for drug discovery.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareMachine Learning
Series AMay 26, 2021
Amount Raised: $43,000,000
TScan Therapeutics

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

TScan Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of immunotherapy treatments for cancer.

BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Series CJan 25, 2021
Amount Raised: $100,000,000
FogPharma

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

FogPharma is a biopharmaceutical firm that develops precision medicines for the vast majority of therapeutic targets.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareLife SciencePharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Series CJan 11, 2021
Amount Raised: $107,000,000
Exo Therapeutics

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Exo Therapeutics is a small molecule drug discovery and development company.

BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Series ADec 16, 2020
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
ITeos Therapeutics

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

ITeos Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that specializes in tumor immunology, cancer immunotherapy, and drug discovery.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Series BApr 1, 2020
Amount Raised: $125,000,000
Kymera Therapeutics

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Kymera Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that specializes in the field of targeted protein degradation.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics
Series CMar 12, 2020
Amount Raised: $102,000,000
TScan Therapeutics

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

TScan Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of immunotherapy treatments for cancer.

BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Series BJan 10, 2020
Amount Raised: $35,000,000