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Highlight Capital

Asia, Jiangsu, China, Nanjin

Description

Highlight Capital, based in Nanjing, China, positions itself as a dedicated investment firm focused on fostering robust and sustained growth within the healthcare sector. While its specific identity as "Highlight Capital" in Nanjing can be nuanced, it is understood to be closely associated with the broader investment activities of Gaotejia Investment Group, a prominent Chinese healthcare-focused private equity and venture capital firm. The firm's mandate is to cultivate a comprehensive healthcare ecosystem alongside its portfolio companies, aiming to generate long-term value for patients and society.

The firm's investment strategy spans a wide array of healthcare sub-sectors, including innovative drugs, high-end medical devices, diagnostics, and medical services. This broad focus allows Highlight Capital to engage with companies across various stages of development, from promising early-growth ventures to more mature enterprises seeking expansion capital. Its approach emphasizes strategic partnerships and operational support, going beyond mere capital injection to help companies navigate the complex Chinese healthcare landscape.

Leveraging the extensive resources and expertise of its associated entities, Highlight Capital participates in significant funding rounds. The broader Gaotejia Investment Group, with which Highlight Capital is linked, reportedly manages assets exceeding 20 billion RMB (approximately $2.8 billion USD), underscoring its substantial financial capacity. This allows for considerable investment flexibility. Typical initial cheque sizes for growth-stage healthcare companies can range from approximately $10 million to $80 million, reflecting their commitment to substantial, impactful investments. The firm has a track record of investing in over 150 healthcare companies, demonstrating its deep sector focus and extensive network.

Investor Profile

Highlight Capital has backed more than 36 startups, with 19 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 15 rounds, about 42% of its total and boasts 8 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series C, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in China, United States, Indonesia.
  • Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Health Care, Medical.
  • Led 10 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $10M – $80M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (22%)
  • Series C (22%)
  • Series A (19%)
  • Series B (17%)
  • Series Unknown (8%)
  • Series D (6%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (3%)
  • Debt Financing (3%)

Country Focus

  • China (75%)
  • United States (17%)
  • Indonesia (3%)
  • South Korea (3%)
  • Singapore (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Medical
  • Manufacturing
  • Biopharma
  • Therapeutics
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Medical Device
  • Internet
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
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Who does Highlight Capital frequently co-invest with?

Amgen Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Omega Funds
Europe, Geneve, Switzerland, Geneva
Co-Investments: 2
Cowin Capital
Asia, Guangdong, China, Shenzhen
Co-Investments: 2
Hidden Hill Capital
Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai
Co-Investments: 2
MRL Ventures Fund
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 2
Frazier Healthcare Partners
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 2
General Atlantic
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Qiming Venture Partners
Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai
Co-Investments: 3
Greenspring Associates
North America, Maryland, United States, Owings Mills
Co-Investments: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Highlight Capital?

VelaVigo

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

VelaVigo is a start-up company engaged in macromolecular biopharmaceutical.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareTherapeutics
SeedJul 28, 2025
Amount Raised: $60,000,000
ENGINEAI

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

ENGINEAI specializes in providing artificial intelligence solutions and data analytics services for businesses.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Robotic Process Automation (RPA)Robotics
Series AJul 21, 2025
Amount Raised: $139,291,286
Qianxun Intelligence

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Qianxun Intelligence is an intelligent technology developer that offers software development, intelligent robot research and development.

InternetSoftware
SeedJul 21, 2025
Amount Raised: $83,574,772
Nuclidium

Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

Nuclidium is a clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical company that develops novel radionuclide PET tracers for precision diagnostics.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalTherapeutics
Series BJul 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $99,518,156
Shenandoah Therapeutics

South San Francisco, California, United States

Shenandoah Therapeutics is a biotechnology company.

SeedJun 19, 2025
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Landong Precision

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Landong Precision engaged in gas circuit parts, vacuum system parts, semiconductor device special equipment manufacturing.

ManufacturingProduct DesignSemiconductor
Series AJun 17, 2025

Changzhou Fuxing Mechanical and Electrical Co. manufactures servo, brushless DC, and hybrid stepper motors.

IndustrialIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing
Series BJun 4, 2025
Tianchen Biotechnology

Tianjin, Guangdong, China

Tianchen Biotechnology is a biotech company that specializes in the development and sales of ophthalmology-related medical products.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyMedical
Series CJun 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $27,823,764
LongBio Pharma

Pudong, Shandong, China

LongBio Pharma is a biotech company that treats patients with an emphasis on complement and allergy diseases.

BiotechnologyMedicalPharmaceutical
Series CMay 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $27,822,216
Acchrom Tech

Huairou, Beijing, China

Acchrom Tech is a technology company focusing on high-end liquid chromatography.

Medical Device
Series BMay 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $13,882,526