
6 Dimensions Capital
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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