Top 50 Platforms Startup Investors in China in February 2025

Yuanqi Capital is an investment fund focusing on the big security industry.

Shanda Capital is the private equity and venture capital arm of Shanda Interactive Entertainment Ltd. specializing in start ups, early and mid-stage investments. The firm does not invest in online game developers and operators. It seeks to invest in the mobile internet, TMT (technology, media, and telecommunication), and culture sector. and alsofocuses on new media as well as applications based on the Android operating system of Google Inc. Shanda Capital was founded on February 17, 2011 and is based in China

Investors of Gaorong Capital include world-class sovereign wealth funds, university endowment funds, family foundations, pension funds and fund of funds, as well as successful entrepreneurs, including founders and managements of Tencent, Alibaba, Baidu, JD, Xiaomi, Focus Media and VIPShop. They will provide with valuable industry resources,entrepreneurial experience, and global perspectives.

Guojin Capital Group is a venture capital firm specializing in early to middle stage investments. The firm also makes late stage investments minorly. It seeks to invest mainly in the internet, pan-entertainment and education sectors. The firm also prefers to invest minorly in consumer upgrade and industry upgrade. It also invests in interneteducation, industry services, artificial intelligence and health care sectors.

N5Capital is a Beijing-based leading venture capital firm focusing on early stage investment in mobile internet. N5Capital is the only early stage USD venture fund in China specializing in mobile internet, big data and cloud’s disruptive convergence with consumer sectors. N5 believes these technologies are emerging to be the infrastructure ofproductivity growth and consumer behavior transformation. Founded in 2013 by Mr. Will Jiang and Mr. Weiguo Zhao, N5Capital is currently managing two RMB funds and one USD fund, with the total capital managed at $350 million USD. In 2016, N5Captial was awarded the Top 20 Early Stage Venture Capital Firm in China. The power of mobile disruption in the internet savvy Chinese population guarantees a strong investment potential. With more than 60 companies in its portfolio, N5Capital has represented some of the most leading-edge tech companies, including Talking Data, 360 Finance, Car 300, Hot & Hot, Viva Video, LGD, Ofashion and inMotion/SoloWheel. N5Capital has a unique GP team combination with a collective successful track record spanning from angel, early stage, and growth stage to corporate M&A with approximately 30 years combined investment experience. N5Capital analyzes in consumer sectors such as finance, retail, housing, automobile, travel among others and invests in start-ups that thrives on either build or leverage the underlying technology to disrupt or recreate the industry value chain . Through an expansive network, in-depth industry analysis and rigorous user behavior research, N5Capital is shifting the investment landscape for both start-ups and investors. For more information, visit www.n5capital.com.

Ferry Venture Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on building companies in the new technology industry. The firm invests in early-stage companies in three broad areas, mainly in Information Technology & Artificial Intelligence (IT & AI), Enterprise Services & Technology, and Consumer & Entertainment.FerryVenture Capital was founded in 2010 and is based in Shanghai, China.

Morningside Group is a private investment group founded in 1986 by the Chan family. The Chan family founded the Hang Lung Group in 1960. Today, the Hang Lung Group consists of Hang Lung Group Limited [0010.HK] and Hang Lung Properties Limited [0101.HK]. Both companies are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Hang Lung Properties Limited is aconstituent stock of the Hang Seng Index.Morningside Group invests in private equity and venture capital opportunities in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. Since 1992, China has increasingly become a significant part of the group’s investment activities. Morningside Group has investments in the following sectors -- machinery manufacturing, high-tech, media, telecommunication, life science, education, and cleantech. The group is managed by experienced investment professionals who are entrepreneurial, have deep industry knowledge, and are effective in the local environment in which they operate.In addition to its investment activities, Morningside Group is deeply committed to being socially responsible. Providing access to educational opportunities and supporting scientific research are two major areas of focus for Morningside's philanthropic endeavors.

Empower Investment was founded in 2012 in Shanghai, China. Their investment covers early-stage ventures, mid-stage growth, and securities in the public market. With headquarters in Shanghai, the company established branch offices in Beijing, Shenzhen, Hangzhou and Chengdu. Empower Investment has invested in over 150 high-tech and high-growthcompanies on a global scale covering regions including China, U.S, India, South Korea, Vietnam and Hong Kong. Their portfolio companies include fast-growing industries such as internet, AI, big data, automation & robotics, financial technology, cultural creativity, advanced materials, and healthcare.The Empower team has extensive experience in both deep technologies and financial services including internet, computer science, electronic engineering, materials science, auditing and investment banking. Some team members were serial entrepreneurs. With candidness and empathy, the team is eager to find and partner with the most visionary, determined and down-to-earth entrepreneurs. It always brings great excitement and pleasure to build a bright future with them.

Innoangel Fund is an investment firm that invests in early stage companies.

DCM Ventures assists entrepreneurs in building companies that will change how institutions and people use and live with technology.DCM Ventures focuses on the size of its team, the money they raise, and the investments they make all so that it can focus on the business of helping portfolio companies succeed. Collectively, the DCM investingpartners have over a century of investing and operational experience and each DCM partner has experience building hyper-growth startups into billion-dollar businesses.DCM Ventures manages ten funds totaling $4.0 billion and has made investments in more than 400 technology companies across the United States and Asia. With offices in Silicon Valley, Beijing, and Tokyo, DCM provides hands-on operational guidance and a vast network of global business and financial resources to its portfolio companies.

360 Total Security is a leader in Cybersecurity software. With a billion active internet users, 360 has earned a strong reputation for excellence. Download Free

Vertex Ventures China invests in high-growth internet and technology start-ups across mainland China, and provides funding support and value-add services to portfolio companies in their growth stage. Based in Beijing and Shanghai, Vertex Ventures China collaborates with the Vertex network of ventures funds across US, Israel, Southeast Asia, andIndia, and under auspices of Vertex Holdings providing local knowledge with global perspective.

Tsing Ventures is China’s leading service system of innovative entrepreneurship.

Trilogy offers enterprise-class software and service solutions targeted to the automotive industry.Trilogy’s mission is to improve the automotive purchase experience for consumers around the world by supporting original equipment manufacturer’s and dealers with innovative software solutions, digital applications and consumer insights.Trilogyservices range from turnkey solutions to custom; client-driven solutions in a variety of product categories including website development and platform based applications, lead management and distribution, configuration management, demand intelligence and business insight generation. Trilogy’s patented technologies power some of the automotive industry’s best business solutions including the award winning Ford Direct digital platform. Their products are built from the ground up to scale and accommodate infinite growth. They take tremendous pride in their ability to solve the most difficult business challenges.

SoftBank Group Corp. (Chairman & CEO: Masayoshi Son) Corporate and IR site provides company information such as our company profile, an overview of the company and Group companies, as well as IR and CSR.

Sinovation Ventures is a full-service venture capital firm that actively invests in the Chinese technology market.

Vertex US is an early stage VC that backs fearless founders building a smarter digital economy through B2B software.

Founded in 2006, Qiming Venture Partners is a leading China venture capital firm with offices in Shanghai, Beijing, Suzhou, Hong Kong in China, and Singapore.Currently, Qiming Venture Partners manages eleven US Dollar funds and seven RMB funds with $9.5 billion in capital raised. Since our establishment, we have invested in outstanding companiesin the Technology and Consumer (T&C) and Healthcare industries at the early and growth stages.Since our debut, we have backed over 530 fast-growing and innovative companies. Over 200 of our portfolio companies have achieved exits through IPOs at the NYSE, NASDAQ, HKEX, Shanghai Stock Exchange, or Shenzhen Stock Exchange, or through M&A or other means. There are also over 70 portfolio companies that have achieved unicorn or super unicorn status.

Huagai Capital is a private equity investment firm that invests in start-up or growth companies in the areas of healthcare, TMT, and culture.

Shanghai GuoHe Capital, also known as Shanghai Guohe Investment, is an asset management company that focuses on the modern service industry which include financial, logistics, media, and healthcare. Its largest shareholder is Shanghai International Group, the Shanghai government financial holding platform. Its other shareholders include ZijiangGroup and Tonglian Payment. Shanghai Lujiazui Group, etc., with a registered capital of 125 million yuan, is the first private fund management company in China to obtain the qualification of private equity fund manager.The firm was established in 2009.

Fortune Capital, established in April, 2000, is one of the earliest market-oriented venture capital firms in China. For the past 14 years, Fortune Capital focus its investments on leading companies in four key sectors: TMT (Media oriented), Consumer Goods/Services, Modern Agriculture and Clean Tech.Fortune Capital is ranked among thehighest performing VC/PE firms in China and selected as "Vice President of Venture Capital Committee of IAC," "Vice President of Shenzhen VC Association," "Vice President of Shenzhen Chamber of International Investment & Funding," etc.In addition to providing capitals, Fortune Capital provides its investee companies with personalized value-added services.

Founded in 2005, Hillhouse is a leading global investment management firm, active across public equity, private equity, real estate and private credit. The firm invests over a long-term horizon and partners with exceptional entrepreneurs to deliver sustainable value creation for quality companies.Hillhouse is a full life-cycle private equityfirm, investing for the long term across opportunities in the healthcare, business services, consumer, and industrials sectors. The firm manages capital on behalf of global institutions such as non-profit foundations, endowments, and pensions.

Shanghai ADUPS Technology Co.,Ltd (ADUPS) is the best professional FOTA service provider. Over 200 million smart devices use Their software and services for firmware over-the-air (FOTA) updating service. More than 400 leading manufacturers, mobile operators and semiconductor vendors worldwide trust ADUPS to make their smart devices and servicescontinuously better in a rapidly changing world.

Matrix Partners China builds long-term relationships with entrepreneurs and helps them build significant, industry-leading companies.Since its inception in 1977, Matrix Partners China has made hundreds of investments and played an active role in the development of many successful businesses, 50 of which went on to IPO, and 75 of which have goneon to profitable M&A events. The firm consistently ranks in the top venture firms in terms of returns to its investors.Matrix Partners China combines local knowledge with global experience and vision. Its team consists of both former entrepreneurs and experienced investors. Its past successes include Focus Media, Eachnet, and Baidu, among others. The company invests across multiple sectors and stages.

Green Pine Capital Partners is a venture capital firm.

PreAngel is a 30M RMB investment fund focused on early stage internet startups. Investment on each project range from 100K to 1M RMB. In addition to investment, PreAngel plays a key role as "co-founder", providing guidance in startup operation, business model refinement and industry resources.

Estar Capital is an investment firm.

Incorporated in February 2009, Beijing E-Town International Investment & Development Co., Ltd ( E-Town Capital ) is a State-owned investment and financing company with the mission of promoting industrial upgrading and technological innovation in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (BDA for short).Oriented to real economyindustrial development and adhering to financing service innovation, E-Town Capital has since its foundation combined the resources of both government and the market to constantly build platforms for diversified industrial investment as well as all-round financial service. It has established many professional subsidiaries including Beijing E-Town International Industrial Investment Management Co., Ltd., Beijing E-Town International Guarantee Co., Ltd., Beijing E-Town International Small-credit Co., Ltd., Beijing Mobile E-Town Co., Ltd. and E-Town International Holding (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd.E-Town Capital was assigned by the Beijing municipal government as one of the five management institutions for municipal-level pooled equity investment funds.E-Town Capital practices long-term strategic investment and runs an all-around and total access Beijing E-Town Parent Fund Business System. It has also made overseas acquisitions of Nexteer Automotive, ISSI, and Mattson Technology Inc. and invested in the SMIC Phase II & Ⅲ project of the BOE and BAIC Group, which promotes the agglomeration of high-end industries, including integrated circuits, equipment manufacturing, and aerospace technology.By the end of June 2018, E-Town Capital has invested in 116 projects, with a total investment of more than 35.4 billion yuan ($5.10 billion). Its parent fund system owns nearly 60 funds in total and participates in the management of funds of more than 250 billion yuan. E-Town Capital gradually refines its finance service, including financial assurance, financial leasing, and petty loans; upgrades product systems and serves the innovative development of small and medium-sized enterprises. It has developed a base for industrial agglomeration and innovative incubators by building special zones, such as Beijing Mobile E-Town and E-Startup.Beijing E-Town International Industrial Investment Management Co., Ltd. was inaugurated in 2013 with registered capital of 1,000 million yuan. The company is a professional industrial investment management enterprise in the finance service system and focuses on the construction of strategic emerging industries funds, such as integrated circuits, biological medicine, equipment manufacturing, aerospace technology.Founded on February 5, 2010, Beijing E-Town International Financing Guarantee Co., Ltd., with registered capital of 1.3 billion yuan, is a government-led policy-oriented loan guarantee company and one of the first companies to obtain a 5-year business license from the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Financial Work.Founded in 2013, Beijing E-Town Financing Leasing Co., Ltd. with registered capital of $120 million, is the first Sino-foreign joint venture financial leasing company in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area.Beijing E-Town International Small-credit Co., Ltd. is the BDA's first small-credit company approved by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Finance Work.As a construction platform of E-Town Capital’s industrial bases, Beijing Mobile E-Town Co., Ltd. focuses on the investment and development, investment promotion, and operation and management of the Mobile E-Town Park and offers innovative incubator services.In the future, E-Town Capital will stick to the business idea of “internationalization, marketization, and innovation” and use capital as a linkage to offer all-around financial service by integrating all kinds of data including information related to capital, technology, talents, and markets. The company is striving to become an investment group with international influence.

Tencent is an internet service portal offering value-added internet, mobile, telecom, and online advertising services. Its communications and social platforms Weixin and QQ connect users with each other, with digital content and daily life services in just a few clicks. Tencent has maintained steady growth under its user-oriented operatingstrategies. It provides value-added internet, mobile, and telecom services, as well as online advertising under the strategic goal of providing users with "one-stop online lifestyle services." Tencent’s Internet platforms in China – QQ (QQ Instant Messenger), WeChat, QQ.com, QQ Games, Qzone, 3g.QQ.com, SoSo, PaiPai, and Tenpay – aim to address the various needs of internet users, including communication, information, entertainment, e-commerce, and others.In September 2013, Tencent's market valuation rose to $101 billion, and as of November 21, 2013, QQ had 2 billion active users and WeChat had 650 million monthly active users. The numbers of active users for QQ mail, Qzone, Tencent Weibo, and QQ news were 274 million, 626 million, 220 million, and 150 million, respectively.Tencent was founded in November of 1998. In April 2000, the IDG and PCCW invested a total of $2.2 million dollars in the company. Tencent was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (SEHK) on June 16, 2004. Baidu, Alibaba, and Netease are Tencent's major competitors.

China Soft Capital Group is a private equity firm specializing in growth capital, emerging growth, mature stage, mezzanine, mergers and acquisitions investments. The firm typically invests in emerging industries which include online education, wealth management, cultural creativity; consumer lifestyle enhancement, which includes medical andhealthcare, consumption upgrade, consumer cross border integration; advanced equipment manufacturing, which includes energy saving, environmental protection, and instrument and basic industries equipment; green ecological construction; next generation IT, which includes internet and software, cloud computing, converging networks of broadcast, telecom, and internet; creative industry; digital publishing; digital contents; clean energy; cultural industry, technology, media and telecommunications. It seeks to invest in companies based in Peoples Republic of China. The firm also makes co-investments. China Soft Capital Group was founded in 2011 and is based in Beijing, China with additional offices in Shanghai, China; Hangzhou, China; Changzhou, China; Shenzhen, China; and Central, Hong Kong.

Zuoyu Capital is a financial advisory firm based in Beijing.

Huaying is an investment management and consulting firm.

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Temasek is a global investment company headquartered in Singapore with a multinational staff of over 900 people. Our portfolio is valued at S$389 billion.

Mount Morning Capital is an investment firm that invests in healthcare and TMT industries.

Gopher Asset Management is an asset management firm that focuses on asset allocation and pursues absolute returns. The firm also focuses on Private Equity Investment, Real Estate Fund Investment, Secondary Market Investment, Family Office, and Discretionary Account Investment and Institutional Services. They devoted to protecting their investorsagainst financial risk and growing the value of their assets.Gopher Asset Management was founded in 2010 and is based in Shanghai, China.

GSR Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on technology companies developing AI-enabled enterprise software, consumer platforms, and healthcare technology.The firm backs entrepreneurs building disruptive businesses that have the potential to dominate multi-billion dollar markets. GSR Ventures currently manages about $3.7 billion across itsfunds.

CPE is a leading alternative asset manager, with asset classes spanning private equity, mezzanine and the public market. Founded in 2008 by a world class team of investment professionals and supported by over 200 domestic and international investors, CPE knows China like no one else and is a globally minded long-term value investor. The firm usesits sector expertise to generate deal flow and drive the value creation work during the post-investment stage. CPE follows a disciplined investment approach to preserve and grow its investors’ capital. The firm’s private equity portfolio of more than 100 companies is highly diversified by sector and stage of investment. CPE takes pride in its forward-looking investment philosophy and works hard to create value over the long-term for its investors and a better world. For more information, please visit www.citicpe.com.

Huaying is an investment management and consulting firm.

Baidu is a search engine that enables individuals to obtain information and finds what they need. Baidu offers functional online search, Tieba community search, industry-based vertical search, mp3 search, portal channels, and instant messaging services. Its products include Baidu Webpage, Baidu Video, Baidu Map, hao123.com, BaiduPedia, Baidu Input,Baidu Toolbar, TTPlayer, Iqiyi, and Sky Software.

Wuyuan Capital is a venture capital investment company located in China.

Chengwei Ventures is a venture capital firm.

ShareLink Capital is a professional institution engaged in private equity investment.

Legend Star helps entrepreneurs create great businesses through investments, CEO training sessions and an entrepreneurs alliance.Since 2008, Legend Star has incubated and invested in nearly 600 companies and is deeply integrated in the Chinese entrepreneurial ecosystem.Legend Star is the independent early-stage investment arm of LegendHoldings. Legend Holdings is the parent company of Lenovo, Raycom Real Estate, Joyvio Agribusiness and a large range of fast-growing Chinese companies.

Lightspeed China Partners is a leading Chinese venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments. We are the Chinese partners to Lightspeed Venture Partners. Our expertise is in mobile, Internet, technology-enabled services, and enterprise solution companies. We currently manage three USD funds and one RMB fund.Lightspeed China Partners isalso a young team. We value equality, respect and fairness. Our culture reflects our focus, drive for excellence, and our win-win approach to business.We are dedicated to identifying the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders. To accomplish this , we analyze trends, work with creative teams, and undertake joint efforts to pursue early-stage investments. We are honored to help entrepreneurs because your dream is the greatest thing in the world.

CHVC is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on enabling companies to leverage technology in making the world a better place. The firm has closed two funds with the major investors including Shanghai Pudong Software Park, CICC Capital and other institutions and individuals. Our portfolio includes companies such as FruitDay, Ubinavi, ADUPSand thirty other startups, many of which are now listed in China.

Wacai is a Chinese mobile app developer and the creator of a personal finance management mobile app. The app has two major functions. One, to serve as a bookkeeping service (launched in 2009) and two, a mutual fund trading feature that was added in July of 2013. Its most recent feature, incorporated in April of 2014, is a credit card manager, whichis gaining popularity in the Chinese markets. The app currently has over 40 million users.

BAI Capital is a leading venture capital fund in China. Since 2008, the team of BAI Capital has invested in more than 200 portfolios, including 17+ IPOs and 40+ unicorns. BAI Capital has two main focuses: China-based global companies and China’s structural transformation. BAI Capital seeks to partner with and empower outstanding Chinese companiesand entrepreneurs that can leverage the multiplier effect of China’s technology, talent, and supply chain advantages and to expand globally in consumer retail and services, fintech, media and content innovation, Web3 and metaverse. On the other hand, at the turning point of China’s structural transformation, the fund will also seize major cross-cycle disruption opportunities in frontier and infra tech, electric vehicles and autonomous driving, and industrial upgrade driven by enterprise software development.The investor base for BAI Capital includes institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds, large insurance companies, internet giants and fund of funds globally, as well as Bertelsmann. BAI Capital has its background from Bertelsmann Asia Investments, part of the Bertelsmann Group.

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