Sailing Capital
VC Fund
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Sailing Capital is a VC fund in Wan Chai focused on Health Care and Artificial Intelligence. Founded in 2012, Sailing Capital (“Sailing”) is the first major private equity fund on the global stage with its initial capital raised domestically in Chinese Yuan (RMB). Sailing was initiated by Shanghai International Group (SIG) mainly for investment overseas.Their LPs include some of the most successful and influential companies in China.Their underlying fund size is currently set to reach RMB 50 billion (US$ 8 billion) and They have successfully completed Their first round of fundraising of RMB 12 billion (US$ 1.9 billion).Sailing engages in direct investment and intends to establish industry-specific or geography-specific sub-funds to manage jointly with the key co-investor(s) in each.Sailing’s commitments can take the form of equity, equity-linked, mezzanine and/or debt capital contributed on a full acquisition, majority or minority basis.Sailing enjoys the flexibility to invest in a wide range of geographies and industry sectors.Their multinational and experienced team possesses a variety of backgrounds in and outside of China, including Wall Street’s bulge bracket, the international legal community, blue chip conglomerates and the Big Four accountancies.
- Total investments:
- 25
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 52%
- Last fund:
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Industries Sailing Capital invests in
Stages Sailing Capital invests in
Countries Sailing Capital invests in
Contacts
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Darren O'Brien
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Edgar Wang
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James Xiaodong Liu
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Liang Tsui
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Ray Zhang
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Investment Focus
Industry
- Health Care 6 (24%)
- Artificial Intelligence 4 (16%)
- Medical 3 (12%)
- Internet 3 (12%)
- Software 3 (12%)
Stage
- Series B 4 (16%)
- Series A 3 (12%)
- Series E 3 (12%)
- Private Equity 3 (12%)
- Series D 2 (8%)
Country
- China 11 (44%)
- United States 6 (24%)
- Israel 2 (8%)
- India 1 (4%)
- Thailand 1 (4%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
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Darren O'Brien
Executive Director
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Executive Director | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Edgar Wang
Executive Director
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Executive Director | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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James Xiaodong Liu
CEO
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CEO | Total investments: 1 | Find email | |
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Liang Tsui
Managing Director/Partner
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Managing Director/Partner | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Ray Zhang
Managing Director & Partner
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Managing Director & Partner | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
| See all 6 team members → | ||||
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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DJEL
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DJEL is a semiconductor equipment and software company specializing in integrated circuit yield management. DJEL manufactures advanced semiconductors with real-time optimized systems and technical solutions for chip design, manufacturing, and testing. | Venture - Series Unknown / Apr 23, 2024 | |
NeuroXess
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NeuroXess is an invasive brain-computer interface with high-density flexible brain electrodes aimed at brain research and disease diagnosis. | Series A / Dec 28, 2022 | |
ChipON
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Xinwang Microelectronics is a high-tech enterprise focusing on the research and development of highly reliable and high-quality 8-bit MCU and 32-bit MCU&DSP based on the independent IP KungFu core architecture. So far, it has successfully delivered KF8F, KF8L, KF8A, KF8TS, KF8S, KF32A, KF32F, KF32L, KF32LS and other products to the professionalchip application market, as well as ChipON IDE integrated development environment, ChipON PRO programming software, KungFu Minipro simulation programmer, and real realization From chip core design to tool development, the entire ecological chain has its own IP. | Series C / Dec 28, 2021 | |
BrainQ
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BrainQ develops a platform for precision neurology therapies to treat the impaired brain using a BCI-based approach. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Jerusalem, Yerushalayim, Israel. | $40M / Series B / Aug 16, 2021 | |
DMAI
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We all have an innate thirst for knowledge and self-discovery. Yet we learn and consume information in vastly different ways. We crave information that we can digest and solutions that we believe will improve our lives. We find joy in learning when it makes an authentic connection to our individual interests. Even the most complex subjects arewithin our grasp when we’re motivated to master them and given rich feedback.DMAI's vision is to lift humanity by developing cognitive AI assistants and platforms that make personal connections to individuals. We seek to explore the dark matter of intelligence - the 95% “invisible” (i.e., functionality, physics, intent, causality, and human utility, through top-down inference and reasoning) that helps us understand the "visible" 5% we see with our sensory inputs.Where others build standardized methods, we seek to create personalized ones.Some stats that motivate us include: - Only 30% of Americans have a college degree. - Only 66% of non-native English speakers graduate high school. - 45% of Americans are living with a chronic health problem. - 68% of Americans don’t feel engaged in their jobs.We at DMAI believe cognitive AI and personalized learning platforms can give people the motivation to advance their lives while empowering teachers and healthcare professionals to provide more personalized instruction and care. | $70.9M / Series A / Jan 28, 2020 | |
Impossible Foods
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Impossible Foods focuses on developing plant-based substitutes for meat, dairy, and fish products. It selects specific proteins and nutrients from greens, seeds, and grains to recreate the experience of meats and dairy products. Founded by Patrick Brown and Monte Casino in 2011, Impossible Foods is headquartered in Redwood City, California. | $300M / Series E / May 01, 2019 | |
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DMAI
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We all have an innate thirst for knowledge and self-discovery. Yet we learn and consume information in vastly different ways. We crave information that we can digest and solutions that we believe will improve our lives. We find joy in learning when it makes an authentic connection to our individual interests. Even the most complex subjects arewithin our grasp when we’re motivated to master them and given rich feedback.DMAI's vision is to lift humanity by developing cognitive AI assistants and platforms that make personal connections to individuals. We seek to explore the dark matter of intelligence - the 95% “invisible” (i.e., functionality, physics, intent, causality, and human utility, through top-down inference and reasoning) that helps us understand the "visible" 5% we see with our sensory inputs.Where others build standardized methods, we seek to create personalized ones.Some stats that motivate us include: - Only 30% of Americans have a college degree. - Only 66% of non-native English speakers graduate high school. - 45% of Americans are living with a chronic health problem. - 68% of Americans don’t feel engaged in their jobs.We at DMAI believe cognitive AI and personalized learning platforms can give people the motivation to advance their lives while empowering teachers and healthcare professionals to provide more personalized instruction and care. | Mar 29, 2019 | |
Ola
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Ola operates a mobile technology platform that integrates city transportation for customers and driver partners in India. Its mobile application allows its customers to book a range of cabs, auto-rickshaws, bikes, and shuttle buses. Ola's mobile application allows customers to book city taxi, outstation travel, car rental, and corporatetravel services. Its mobile application is available on Windows, Android, and iOS platforms. Ankit Bhati and Bhavish Aggarwal founded Ola on December 1, 2010. It has its headquarters with additional offices in Bengaluru in India. | $50M / Private Equity / Sep 17, 2018 | |
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Impossible Foods
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Impossible Foods focuses on developing plant-based substitutes for meat, dairy, and fish products. It selects specific proteins and nutrients from greens, seeds, and grains to recreate the experience of meats and dairy products. Founded by Patrick Brown and Monte Casino in 2011, Impossible Foods is headquartered in Redwood City, California. | $114M / Convertible Note / Apr 03, 2018 | |
XGIMI
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XGimi is a developer and manufacturer of multi-functional projectors. It manufactures high-definition projector embedded with an Android operating system and comes with a three dimensional viewing function.XGimi is on a mission to devote its attention in creating the best and affordable giant-screen projection to the world. The company wasestablished in year 2012 and is based in Chengdu, China. | $95M / Corporate Round / Mar 12, 2018 | |
| See all 25 investments → | |||
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What does Sailing Capital invest in?
Sailing Capital invests primarily in Health Care, Artificial Intelligence and Medical startups, most often at Series B and Series A stage. Most of the 25 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in China. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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The team at Sailing Capital includes Darren O'Brien (Executive Director), Edgar Wang (Executive Director) and James Xiaodong Liu (CEO), among 6 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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