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Sinopharm Capital operates as the dedicated private equity investment division of Sinopharm Group, a leading Chinese state-owned pharmaceutical enterprise. The firm primarily focuses on venture investments across various healthcare-related sectors within China, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotechnology, and healthcare services. It deploys capital into promising companies to foster innovation and accelerate growth within the domestic healthcare ecosystem.
The firm was founded in June 2012 by Aimin Wu, establishing a specialized investment vehicle to strategically extend Sinopharm Group's influence beyond its traditional operations. This creation stemmed from an insight into the growing need for capital and strategic support within China's rapidly evolving healthcare industry, leveraging the parent company's extensive industry knowledge and resources.
Sinopharm Capital primarily serves early to growth-stage healthcare companies seeking not just financial backing but also strategic guidance and access to Sinopharm Group's expansive network. Its long-term vision centers on cultivating a robust and innovative healthcare landscape in China, driving the development of new treatments, technologies, and services that address the nation's evolving health demands.
Key people at Sinopharm Capital.
Key people at Sinopharm Capital.
Sinopharm Capital has 5 tracked investments across 5 companies. The latest tracked deal is $17.5M Series A in GenFleet Therapeutics in December 2018.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2018 | GenFleet Therapeutics | $17.5M Series A | Ally Bridge Group | CSPC Pharma, Hidragon Capital, TF Capital |
| May 14, 2018 | Ansun BioPharma | $85.0M Series A | Lilly Asia Ventures, Sinopharm Capital | 3E Bioventures Capital, Joincap Investment, Lyfe Capital, Matrix Partners China, Oceanpine Capital, VI Ventures, YuanMing Capital |
| Nov 30, 2017 | Semma Therapeutics | $114.0M Series B | Kevin Raidy, Daniel Auerbach | 6 Dimensions Capital, ARCH Venture Partners, F Prime Capital, JDRF T1D Fund, Medtronic, MPM Capital, Novartis, ORI Healthcare Fund, WU Capital |
| Feb 8, 2017 | Abbisko Therapeutics | $28.0M Series A | — | Jianxin Capital, Lilly Asia Ventures, TF Capital |
| Aug 5, 2016 | Ambrx | $45.0M Other Equity | Apricot Capital, Northeast Securities | China Everbright, Fosun Pharma, Hopu Investments |