5Lion Ventures
Venture capitalMcLean · Seed–Series A · 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
5Lion Ventures backs early-stage companies from Seed to Series A, typically serving as the first institutional investor. The firm combines financial capital with advisory support, drawing on a network of strategic, corporate, and financial resources to accelerate growth and value creation. Its core belief is that 'people are the business,' emphasizing true partnership, alignment with the founder's vision, and hands-on operational experience to help companies overcome challenges. The firm invests across healthcare, deep-tech, SaaS, communications, and consumer products.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 4 people
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What they invest in
from 3 of 10 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Consumer ×1Digital Health ×1Hardware ×1Media & Entertainment ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:Vietnam×1
Investments · 10 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathARx makes a hands-free wearable headset for people with low vision or sight loss, using a camera that streams video in real time to AI-powered visual assistance apps and bone-conduction audio to describe objects, text, and surroundings.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareHealthtech
Develops an affordable wearable device to give blind and visually impaired people greater independence in daily life.
Co-investorsDEPO VenturesInertia Ventures
BetterHealthcare, which began in 2017 as BetterPT to improve online access to physical therapy, offers a Strategic Engagement Platform that uses a database and business dashboards to help healthcare providers drive appointment volume, growth, and revenue.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS
Health and wellness beverage company offering sparkling CBD drinks with botanicals and natural ingredients.
In-home doctor visit service making it easy and affordable to see a physician at home.
CakhiaTV is a free online platform for live football (soccer) streaming offering matches from major global tournaments including Premier League, Champions League, World Cup, and domestic leagues, with Vietnamese-language commentary and supplementary features like match schedules, standings, and highlights.
ConsumerMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsDisney AcceleratorRelevance VenturesInterplay Ventures Early Stage Management LlcRed Beard Ventures
Full-service animation production company and creative agency.
Donor software company using blockchain to enable secure, scalable fundraising and connect crypto with philanthropy.
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has 5Lion Ventures made?
- 5Lion Ventures has 10 tracked investments.
- What stage does 5Lion Ventures invest at?
- 5Lion Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does 5Lion Ventures focus on?
- 5Lion Ventures focuses on Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, FoodTech, Healthtech, SaaS.
- Where is 5Lion Ventures located?
- 5Lion Ventures is headquartered in McLean, US.
- Who does 5Lion Ventures co-invest with?
- 5Lion Ventures most often shares deals with DEPO Ventures, Disney Accelerator, Relevance Ventures, among 3 tracked co-investors.
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