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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?

Ultra Social

Sarugakucho, Tokyo, Japan

Ultra Social offers marketing support, management creator production, and tiktok live production services.

Creative AgencyManagement ConsultingOnline Portals
Series BOct 20, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,624,895
AsiaSonic Semiconductor

Hefei, Anhui, China

AsiaSonic Semiconductor focuses on three main pan-semiconductor sectors: integrated circuits, displays, and photovoltaics.

Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingSemiconductor
Series BOct 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $14,038,437

Realm of Illumination is an AI smarter hardware company that specializes in R&D for AI smart terminal equipment.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Hardware
SeedOct 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $27,000,000
Shouxing Technology

New City, New York, United States

Shouxing Technology is the developer of the Humanoid robot.

Robotics
Series ASep 29, 2025
Yuansheng Intelligence

Dongguang, Guangdong, China

Yuansheng Intelligence is a manufacturer of intricate rehabilitation and nursing medical hardware.

ManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceRehabilitation
AngelSep 12, 2025

Lingzu Era is a company that specializes in creating an open source worldwide platform for robot hardware.

Robotics
SeedSep 10, 2025
E-nitiate Biopharmaceuticals

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

E-nitiate Biopharmaceuticals is committed to the development of innovative drugs for autoimmune diseases, through independent research.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareHospital
Series BSep 2, 2025
Amount Raised: $28,047,344
Sieran Medical

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

Sieran Medical is a medical device company that specializes in minimally invasive surgical treatment solutions for ophthalmology.

MedicalMedical DevicePrecision Medicine
Series UnknownSep 2, 2025
Amount Raised: $14,023,672
Leitekang Bio

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

Leitekang Bio is an Innovative drug developers.

Health Care
Series AAug 12, 2025
Methuselah

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

Methuselah is a medical nutrition company that produces nutrition products.

Health CareHospitalMedical
Series BAug 4, 2025
Amount Raised: $13,929,323