
Qiming Venture Partners USA
Description
Qiming Venture Partners USA is the American arm of Qiming Venture Partners, a prominent venture capital firm with a significant global presence. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the US team exclusively focuses on identifying and investing in early-stage healthcare possibilities, particularly those leveraging highly disruptive platforms. This specialized focus allows the US operation to delve deep into the burgeoning biotech, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and diagnostics sectors, seeking out companies poised for significant innovation and market impact. The firm's strategic location in a major biotech hub further enhances its ability to source and support groundbreaking ventures.
As part of the broader Qiming Venture Partners organization, which was founded in 2006, Qiming Venture Partners USA benefits from extensive resources and a vast network. The parent firm manages an impressive portfolio, including 11 US Dollar funds and 7 RMB funds, with over $18 billion in assets under management. This substantial capital base provides the US team with the flexibility to make meaningful investments in capital-intensive healthcare startups. Their investment strategy targets companies at their nascent stages, providing crucial early funding that can catalyze growth and development.
Qiming Venture Partners USA typically provides initial checks ranging from $5 million to $20 million for its early-stage healthcare investments. This range positions them to be a significant early partner for promising startups, often participating in or co-leading substantial Series A rounds. Notable US investments include companies like Insitro, Generate Biomedicines, and Frontier Medicines, all of which represent cutting-edge advancements in their respective fields. The firm's commitment to fostering innovation in healthcare, combined with its robust financial backing and strategic insight, makes it a key player in the early-stage biotech and healthcare venture landscape.
Investor Profile
Qiming Venture Partners USA has backed more than 36 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 6 rounds, about 17% of its total and boasts 9 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, Canada.
- Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Health Care, Pharmaceutical.
- Typical check size: $5M – $20M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (33%)
- Series B (31%)
- Series C (11%)
- Post Ipo Equity (11%)
- Series Unknown (6%)
- Seed (6%)
- Series D (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (81%)
- China (6%)
- Canada (6%)
- United Kingdom (6%)
- Hong Kong (3%)
Industry Focus
- Biotechnology
- Health Care
- Pharmaceutical
- Therapeutics
- Medical
- Biopharma
- Information Technology
- Life Science
- Developer Platform
- Product Research
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