Semiconductor Manufacturing International

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) is a leading semiconductor foundry based in Shanghai, China, established in 2000. It specializes in the design and manufacturing of integrated circuits (IC) and offers a comprehensive range of services including computer-aided design, wafer fabrication, testing, packaging, and assembly. SMIC operates advanced fabrication facilities, including 300mm and 200mm fabs in various locations such as Beijing, Tianjin, and Shenzhen, and provides technology services for process nodes ranging from 0.35 microns to 28 nanometers. The company serves a diverse clientele, including integrated device manufacturers, fabless semiconductor firms, and system companies, with its products utilized in sectors such as artificial intelligence, data centers, automotive, consumer electronics, and the Internet of Things. SMIC is recognized as the largest foundry in China and ranks fifth globally in the semiconductor industry, employing over 20,200 people and maintaining a presence in markets across North America, Europe, Japan, and Taiwan.

Shiuh-Wuu Lee Ph.D

Executive Vice President

15 past transactions

Li Zhao Technology

Seed Round in 2023
Li Zhao Technology is committed to the R&D, production, and sale of essential parts for plasma processing machinery. It is the developer of plasma source systems. It supplies radio frequency and plasma systems focusing on the field of semiconductor process equipment.

Arctic Hero Core

Angel Round in 2022
Arctic Hero Core is focused to reducing the design cycle and NRE cost of large-scale, high-performance chips through chip technology, as well as quickly realizing iterative upgrades and product function additions, with the goal of providing customers with low-cost and high-flexibility solutions ranging from algorithms to server clusters.

Juexin Technology

Series A in 2022
Juexin Technology is an entity that designs high-speed optoelectronic chips. Its primary focus is on the development of electrical chips for high-speed optical communications.

Phlexing

Series B in 2022
Phlexing is a company dedicated to the research and development of integrated circuit chips, providing electronic design automation (EDA) toolchain solutions tailored for IC design firms. The company specializes in chip physical design signoff and verification, assisting clients in enhancing the quality of their products through expertise in areas such as parasitic extraction, power integrity, electromigration, IR drop, reliability, and multi-physics domains. By focusing on power consumption, performance, and area (PPA) optimization, Phlexing promotes collaboration and innovation within the chip design and manufacturing sectors, ultimately increasing design efficiency for its customers.

Sheng Microelectronics

Series A in 2021
Sheng Microelectronics is a driver chip design company. They engaged in creation of driver chips for amoled display screens, with an emphasis on consumer electronics goods such as smartphones and smart wearables.

Omnisensing Photonics

Series A in 2021
OmniSensing Photonics specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced photonic sensing solutions and high-end LiDAR technology. Its product range includes the DFS-2 series dual fiber sensor pluggable module, the POF-48 series fiber cable extended multi-channel optical sensing probe, and the MV-H series compact laser vibrometer sensor, all designed for precise vibration and displacement measurements. These solutions cater to a variety of scientific and industrial applications, particularly in emerging fields such as precision manufacturing, machine vision, and autonomous driving. By leveraging photonics chips and all-in-one packaging technologies, OmniSensing aims to offer innovative and customer-focused sensing products that challenge traditional industrial practices.

ChipON

Series B in 2021
Xinwang Microelectronics, also known as ChipON, is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the research and development of reliable and high-quality microcontroller units (MCUs) and digital signal processors (DSPs). The company focuses on 8-bit and 32-bit MCUs based on its proprietary KungFu core architecture. ChipON has successfully launched several products, including KF8F, KF8L, KF8A, KF8TS, KF8S, KF32A, KF32F, KF32L, and KF32LS, catering to professional chip application markets. Additionally, ChipON offers supporting tools such as the ChipON IDE integrated development environment, ChipON PRO programming software, and KungFu Minipro simulation programmer. The company's expertise spans from chip core design to tool development, covering the entire ecosystem with its own intellectual property.

Mindsemi

Series B in 2020
Mindsemi is a company that designs and manufactures optoelectronic semiconductor chips. It specializes in a comprehensive range of optical chips tailored for lasers, detectors, and packaging. By providing high-quality products, Mindsemi supports global optical component and module manufacturers, enhancing their capabilities in optical communication. The company offers a diverse lineup of chips, including those for 2.5G, 10G, 25G, and 50G applications.

Xinhuazhang Technology

Series A in 2020
X-EPIC offers a solution that aims to revolutionize EDA technology with a focus on intelligence and innovation. X-EPIC's key technological pillars include Intelligent Debug, Intelligent Compiler, Intelligent Cockpit, and Intelligent Cloud Native. Additionally, their solution encompasses seven verification aspects, including hardware emulation system, FPGA-based prototyping, smart scenario stimulus, formal verification, logic simulation, System debugging, and Verification Cloud, offering clients a comprehensive verification solution. X-EPIC also provides professional verification consulting services to support the effective implementation of its solution.

BYD Semiconductor

Series A in 2020
BYD Semiconductor is an electronic components manufacturing company that specializes in the research and development of power semiconductors and integrated device manufacturer (IDM) solutions. The company produces a diverse range of products, including battery management chips, power field effect transistors, image sensors, touch control chips, protection diodes, and current sensors. BYD Semiconductor's offerings are designed to serve various industries such as automotive, energy, industrial, and consumer electronics, focusing on the sensing, processing, and control of optical, electrical, and magnetic signals.

Biren Technology

Series A in 2020
Biren Technology is a high-tech startup specializing in the design and development of intelligent processors tailored for GPU and DSA computation architectures. The company focuses on creating integrated software and hardware platforms that support intelligent computing applications, including cloud computing, artificial intelligence training, graphics rendering, and high-performance general-purpose computing. With a dedicated team of industry experts and elite engineers, Biren Technology aims to deliver versatile computing solutions that blend general computing capabilities with specific applications. Its research division is committed to advancing key technologies in intelligent computing systems, emphasizing new architectures and advanced compilation techniques, thereby facilitating technological breakthroughs in various high-tech sectors.

LFoundry

Acquisition in 2016
LFoundry is a manufacturer specializing in analog, mixed-signal, and specialized products, primarily serving the automotive, industrial, medical, security, science, and space imaging sectors. With a production capacity exceeding 40,000 wafers per month, the company emphasizes flexibility and strong partnerships with its customers. LFoundry supports its own technology intellectual property for process nodes of 150nm and 110nm, complemented by a comprehensive portfolio of process-proven libraries, design tools, and reference flows. The company is recognized for its advanced manufacturing services, including volume production at 90nm and copper technology, positioning itself as a preferred choice for customer-specific manufacturing solutions. Its commitment to world-class process technology and IP protection enhances its reputation in the industry.

SJ Semi

Venture Round in 2015
SJ Semi is a MEOL foundry focused on front-end wafer manufacturing and quality systems. The company specializes in bumping, Cu pillar, RDL, and testing services for 12" wafers while investing in R&D for fan-out, TSV, interposer, and 3D technologies. With over a decade of experience, SJ Semi aims to support advancements in the semiconductor market.

Brite Semiconductor

Series B in 2010
Brite Semiconductor, Inc. is a custom design and manufacturing company specializing in system-on-chip (SoC) and application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) solutions. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, the company focuses on creating tailored silicon solutions by integrating advanced intellectual property (IP), foundry, test, and packaging technologies. Brite offers a comprehensive suite of services, including turnkey solutions, supply chain management, manufacturing engineering, and quality assurance. Their YouIP portfolio, which encompasses branches like YouPHY, YouRF, and YouSiP, is designed to expedite product development from specification to silicon, enhancing delivery rates and reducing time to market. With a commitment to quality and customer-centric service, Brite Semiconductor aims to meet diverse ASIC needs while minimizing risks associated with design and production processes. The company's innovative MAX technology further optimizes costs and yields for advanced semiconductor designs, establishing Brite as a reliable partner in the ASIC industry.

Brite Semiconductor

Series A in 2009
Brite Semiconductor, Inc. is a custom design and manufacturing company specializing in system-on-chip (SoC) and application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) solutions. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, the company focuses on creating tailored silicon solutions by integrating advanced intellectual property (IP), foundry, test, and packaging technologies. Brite offers a comprehensive suite of services, including turnkey solutions, supply chain management, manufacturing engineering, and quality assurance. Their YouIP portfolio, which encompasses branches like YouPHY, YouRF, and YouSiP, is designed to expedite product development from specification to silicon, enhancing delivery rates and reducing time to market. With a commitment to quality and customer-centric service, Brite Semiconductor aims to meet diverse ASIC needs while minimizing risks associated with design and production processes. The company's innovative MAX technology further optimizes costs and yields for advanced semiconductor designs, establishing Brite as a reliable partner in the ASIC industry.
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