Shenzhen Capital Group

Shenzhen Capital Group Co., Ltd is a venture capital firm established by the Shenzhen Government in 1999. The company aims to cultivate national industries, promote economic transformation, and support emerging industries. With a registered capital of 5.42 billion RMB and total assets under management of 338.99 billion RMB, the firm primarily invests in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), innovative high-tech companies, and businesses in various stages of growth and transformation. Its investment focus spans sectors aligned with national policies, including information technology, new media, biopharma, new energy, environmental protection, and high-end equipment manufacturing. By April 2019, Shenzhen Capital Group had built a diverse portfolio of 994 companies, with investments totaling 43.9 billion RMB, and had successfully listed 145 of these companies across 16 global capital markets.

Yu Yao

Senior Investment Manager

Past deals in Semiconductor Equipment

Aluksen Technology

Series A in 2019
Aluksen Technology is an industry leading semiconductor chip manufacturer specializing in optoelectronic technology. The R&D center is located in Silicon Valley, USA. We focus on the telecom, industrial and consumer electronics markets, and gradually form a marketing and service network with Shenzhen as the operation center and covering the global region. We will continue to innovate around customer needs and strive to provide high customers. Quality products and fast, professional technical support and services.

Serica Integrated Circuits Technologies

Series A in 2019
Serica Integrated Circuits Technologies is a digital information encryption and decryption chip manufacturer.

ASR Microelectronics

Series A in 2017
ASR Microelectronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is a semiconductor manufacturer founded in April 2015 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, specifically in the Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park. The company specializes in developing chips for mobile intelligent communication terminals, navigation systems, and other consumer electronics. Its product range includes smartphones, modems, and integrated systems on chip (SoC) that support various communication standards, including 2G, 3G, and 4G. ASR boasts a dedicated research and development team located in the United States and South Korea, focusing on platform development and technical support. In 2017, ASR expanded its capabilities by acquiring the Mobile Business Unit from Marvell, positioning itself as a leading baseband provider in China, alongside Hisilicon. The company's significant shareholders include several venture capital firms, highlighting its strong financial backing and commitment to advancing technology in the mobile communications and Internet of Things sectors.

Acetec Semiconductor

Series A in 2013
Zhenjiang Acetic Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (镇江艾科半导体) is a Chinese company providing services that include developing IC testing solutions, IC testing programs, and producing tests of wafers and chips for IC design companies, wafer manufacturers, and packaging and testing plants. The company possesses a testing and manufacture base with an investment of over 300 million Yuan and has established a complete business system of middle- and high-end testing services. It has set up an advanced research and development center in Beijing, and established a talents training institute and a small-scale production base in Wuxi. Zhenjiang Acetic Semiconductor is headquartered in Zhenjiang, China.

3i Systems

Venture Round in 2010
3i Systems Corporation is an entrepreneurial firm established in November 2006, specializing in large-scale optoelectronic equipment used in the panel display and photovoltaic industries. The company possesses a robust portfolio of independent intellectual property, including numerous scientific and technical invention patents and software copyrights, both domestically and internationally. With a core technical team comprised of experts in semiconductor equipment, 3i Systems emphasizes innovation and expertise in its field. A notable portion of its workforce is highly educated, with 18% holding doctoral degrees or senior professional titles, and 45% possessing master's degrees or equivalent qualifications.

3i Systems

Venture Round in 2009
3i Systems Corporation is an entrepreneurial firm established in November 2006, specializing in large-scale optoelectronic equipment used in the panel display and photovoltaic industries. The company possesses a robust portfolio of independent intellectual property, including numerous scientific and technical invention patents and software copyrights, both domestically and internationally. With a core technical team comprised of experts in semiconductor equipment, 3i Systems emphasizes innovation and expertise in its field. A notable portion of its workforce is highly educated, with 18% holding doctoral degrees or senior professional titles, and 45% possessing master's degrees or equivalent qualifications.

Triductor

Series A in 2008
Triductor Technology, Inc., a semiconductor company, designs and develops mixed-signal integrated circuits, and related hardware and software applications for VDSL2 products. It provides VDSL2 broadband access solutions for consumer, enterprise, and service provider markets. The company also offers CPE Chip, a VDSL2 solution for play, video, and IPTV markets; and CO Digital and CO AFE that enable VDSL2 CO equipments design for triple-play market and other applications. Its products are used in VDSL2 digital subscriber line access multiplexer, customer premises equipment, and multi-dwelling units. Triductor Technology, Inc. was founded in 2005 and is based in Suzhou, China.

SMIC

Series C in 2003
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) is a semiconductor foundry providing integrated circuit (IC) foundry and technology services at 0.35-micron to 40-nanometer. SMIC develops one-stop turnkey services to meet its customers’ needs. In addition to IC manufacturing, SMIC offers a full range of services that includes design services, mask manufacturing, and testing. SMIC provides integrated circuit (IC) foundry and technology services on process nodes from 0.35 micron to 28 nanometer. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, SMIC has an international manufacturing and service base. In China, SMIC has a 300mm wafer fabrication facility (fab) and a 200mm mega-fab in Shanghai; a 300mm mega-fab and a majority-owned 300mm fab for advanced nodes in Beijing; 200mm fabs in Tianjin and Shenzhen; and a majority-owned joint-venture 300mm bumping facility in Jiangyin; additionally, in Italy SMIC has a majority-owned 200mm fab. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, SMIC has a 300mm wafer fabrication facility (fab) and a 200mm mega-fab in Shanghai, a 300mm mega-fab in Beijing, a 200mm fab in Tianjin, and a 200mm fab project under development in Shenzhen. SMIC also has customer service and marketing offices in the U.S., Europe, Japan, and Taiwan, and a representative office in Hong Kong. SMIC competes with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd., United Microelectronics Corporation, GlobalFoundries, Fujitsu Limited, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and Toshiba Corporation.

SMIC

Series A in 2001
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) is a semiconductor foundry providing integrated circuit (IC) foundry and technology services at 0.35-micron to 40-nanometer. SMIC develops one-stop turnkey services to meet its customers’ needs. In addition to IC manufacturing, SMIC offers a full range of services that includes design services, mask manufacturing, and testing. SMIC provides integrated circuit (IC) foundry and technology services on process nodes from 0.35 micron to 28 nanometer. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, SMIC has an international manufacturing and service base. In China, SMIC has a 300mm wafer fabrication facility (fab) and a 200mm mega-fab in Shanghai; a 300mm mega-fab and a majority-owned 300mm fab for advanced nodes in Beijing; 200mm fabs in Tianjin and Shenzhen; and a majority-owned joint-venture 300mm bumping facility in Jiangyin; additionally, in Italy SMIC has a majority-owned 200mm fab. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, SMIC has a 300mm wafer fabrication facility (fab) and a 200mm mega-fab in Shanghai, a 300mm mega-fab in Beijing, a 200mm fab in Tianjin, and a 200mm fab project under development in Shenzhen. SMIC also has customer service and marketing offices in the U.S., Europe, Japan, and Taiwan, and a representative office in Hong Kong. SMIC competes with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd., United Microelectronics Corporation, GlobalFoundries, Fujitsu Limited, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and Toshiba Corporation.