Bridging life science
innovation and
global capital.

A healthcare-focused fund and cross-border advisor connecting innovators in China, the United States and Europe with investors and strategic partners.

Pharmaceuticals · Diagnostics · Medical Devices

Founded
2013
Countries invested or served
14
Portfolio exits
8
Companies backed or advised
50+
IWho we are

Scientists and investors, side by side.

Lynx Financial is a healthcare and life science focused fund and cross-border advisor, investing in innovative technologies for the benefit of patients around the world. We are physicians, scientists, entrepreneurs, consultants and investment professionals who share a common goal: getting important medical innovation to the patients who need it.

Founded in 2013, with offices in Shanghai and San Diego and a European office in preparation.

  • Inbound Advisory

    Bringing overseas innovation into China.

    Strategic partnerships, joint ventures, product licensing and equity investment that help international companies fill gaps in the Chinese market and capture first-mover advantage.

  • Equity Investment

    Seed to Series A.

    Direct investment in early-stage innovators across drugs, medical devices and diagnostics, alongside active support through every subsequent round.

  • Outbound Advisory

    Taking Chinese innovation global.

    Out-licensing and NewCo structures that position Chinese technologies for global R&D and accelerate the return of capital.

IISector focus

Deep coverage across life sciences.

Our partners combine medical and scientific training with investment experience, so we can assess the technology as well as the deal.

I

Pharmaceuticals

Oncology, cardiovascular, diabetes, viral hepatitis, NASH, CNS, wound care, orthopaedics, aesthetics, anti-infectives, ophthalmology, HIV, antiviral vaccines, pain, paediatrics and rare diseases.

II

Diagnostics

Pre-operative cancer diagnostics and intra-operative imaging (optical, electrical, MRI), gene sequencing, liquid biopsy, point-of-care molecular pathogen testing, non-invasive glucose monitoring and dental imaging.

III

Medical Devices

Heart and venous valves, vascular grafts, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, glucose meters, ultrasonic scalpels, joint replacements, renal denervation, haemostatic and novel biomaterials, resorbable vena cava filters, bowel preparation and surgical instruments.

What we look for in an investment
IIITrack record

What came after the deal.

Exits
8
Trade sales
2
Nasdaq listings
6
  • Bonti
    Acquisition · 2018
    Bonti

    Acquired by Allergan for $195M upfront

  • X4 Pharmaceuticals
    Nasdaq listing · 2019
    X4 Pharmaceuticals

    Listed on Nasdaq

  • Mobidiag
    Acquisition · 2021
    Mobidiag

    Acquired by Hologic for ~$800M

  • 3-V Biosciences
    Nasdaq listing · 2023
    3-V Biosciences

    IPO on Nasdaq as Sagimet Biosciences

IVGlobal network

Regional advantages, global resources.

We have invested in or served companies in 14 countries across the world's major healthcare markets.

300+
Chinese financial investors
VC, PE and family offices
500+
Chinese strategic investors
Pharma, biotech, device, diagnostics and healthcare providers
1,500+
International investors and corporates
North America, Western and Northern Europe, Japan, Korea and Singapore
Where we have worked