Hillhouse Investment
Private equitySingapore · Growth–Late Stage · 2 people tracked
Also known as HHLR ADVISORS, LTD. · Hillhouse Capital Management, Ltd. · Hillhouse Japan Pte. Ltd.
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Investment thesis
Hillhouse Investment describes itself as a disciplined, long-term investor grounded at the intersection of alignment, quality, and sustainability. The firm emphasizes business fundamentals, industry insights, and rigorous research to identify emerging trends and anticipate future needs. It seeks to partner with exceptional management teams and forward-thinking organizations, aiming to help traditional and high-quality businesses evolve and endure. Investing globally across healthcare, industrials, energy transition, business services, and consumer opportunities, Hillhouse prioritizes patience, tenacity, and commercial acumen to create lasting value for all stakeholders and contribute to sustainable positive change.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 1, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from curatedWhat they invest in
from 5 of 5 portfolio companiesCleantech ×2Energy ×2Hardware ×2Medical Devices ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Biotech ×1Deep Tech ×1FoodTech ×1
HQs:United States×2Japan×1Norway×1
Investments · 5 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22024 · 12023 · 25 dated
Axoft is developing soft, tissue-mimicking neural implants and supporting bidirectional electronics that record and stimulate brain activity through a minimally-invasive burr-hole procedure.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechMedical DevicesCambridge, US
Paul Le Floch(Executive Officer, Director)inTianyang Ye(Director)inRachel Sha(Director)
BoardChia An Lee(Director)Benjamin Pless(Director)
Co-investorsArcherman CapitalBlindspot Ventures Management CoCastor Ventures (an Alumni Ventures Fund)Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)Safar PartnersThe Engine Ventures+2 more
Hystar develops PEM electrolysers for hydrogen production, using a patented design that combines fuel cell industry technology with electrolyser technology for higher efficiency and safety.
CleantechEnergyHardware
Co-investorsAP VenturesFinindusFirdaTrustbridge Partners
Hystar is a Norwegian cleantech company that develops and manufactures high-efficiency PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) electrolysers, which use renewable electricity and water to produce green hydrogen.
CleantechEnergyHardwareHøvik, NO
Co-investorsFirdaMOL SwitchAP VenturesFinindusNysnø Climate InvestmentsORLEN VC+1 more
Third Arc Bio develops breakthrough treatments in oncology and immunology through advanced biologics engineering.
BiotechMedical DevicesLower Gwynedd, US
Joseph Erhardt(Executive Officer)inPeter Lebowitz(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardArjun Goyal(Director)inOtello Stampacchia(Director)inFrancesco Draetta(Director)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzVida Venturesabrdn plcBiotechnology Value FundForesite CapitalOmega Funds+1 more
Dinii (株式会社ダイニー) uses technology to support Japan's restaurant and food-service industry, aiming to become essential infrastructure for both restaurant operators and consumers.
FoodTechRetail TechSaaSTokyo, JP
Mao Yamada(Founder)in
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersCoral CapitalGlobis Capital PartnersEclecticFlight Deck Capital
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAxoft · mpo-mag.com · Jul 17, 2026
Third Arc Bio · allsci.com · Feb 4, 2026
Hystar · bioenergytimes.com · May 14, 2025
Hystar · hystar.com · May 13, 2025
Public market activity · per SEC filings
what is this? ⓘDisclosed stake · filed Nov 2024
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Disclosed stake · filed Feb 2023
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Disclosed stake · filed Jul 2021
Disclosed stake · filed Jul 2021
16 insider ownership filings (Forms 3/4/5)
at ArriVent BioPharma, Inc. (AVBP), BeiGene, Ltd. (BGNE), ArriVent Biopharma, Inc. (AVBP)
Files 13F institutional holdings reports · latest Aug 2019
From the firm's own SEC EDGAR filings — stakes and insider roles in public companies, typically portfolio companies after an IPO. Not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Hillhouse Investment invest at?
- Hillhouse Investment invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Hillhouse Investment focus on?
- Hillhouse Investment focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Climate Tech, Consumer, Energy, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Hillhouse Investment located?
- Hillhouse Investment is headquartered in Singapore, HK.
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