GGV Capital IX

GGV Capital IX is a venture capital fund managed by GGV Capital, a global firm founded in 2000 that focuses on investing in local founders across various sectors. The firm specializes in seed-to-growth stage investments, targeting industries such as Consumer/New Retail, Social/Digital & Internet, Enterprise/Cloud, and Frontier Tech. GGV Capital manages a total of $6.2 billion across 13 funds and has a diversified portfolio that includes notable companies like Airbnb, Alibaba, and Peloton. With offices in key locations such as Beijing, San Francisco, and Shanghai, GGV Capital aims to provide expansion capital ranging from $5 to $25 million for initial investments in both the United States and China. The firm's approach is to support innovative entrepreneurs and emerging technologies that can shape the future of their respective industries.

Jixun Foo

Global Managing Partner

Jenny Lee

Managing Partner

Haojun Li

Partner

Joshua Wu

Partner

Eric Xu

Managing Partner

Past deals in Coworking

Chief

Series B in 2022
Chief is a private membership network dedicated to empowering women leaders, specifically those at the senior level, such as rising vice presidents and CEOs. The organization aims to facilitate the advancement of women into the C-suite and foster connections across various industries. Chief provides a range of resources, including sessions with industry icons, workshops, and personalized coaching, to support its members' professional growth. Through candid discussions and peer group interactions, women leaders can gain valuable insights and build a robust support system, enabling them to effect meaningful change from positions of power.

Handshake

Series F in 2022
Handshake is a college career network established in 2014, aimed at transforming the recruiting experience for students, career centers, and employers. It connects 17 million students and young alumni from over 1,000 colleges and universities—including many minority-serving institutions—with nearly 500,000 employers, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and nonprofits. The platform democratizes access to job opportunities, providing students with valuable insights and a wider array of career options, while enabling employers to efficiently access diverse talent. Additionally, it offers colleges tools to enhance student engagement and boost employment outcomes. Headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Denver and London, Handshake has raised a total of $155 million from various investors, including prominent venture capital and social impact firms.

Swimply

Venture Round in 2021
Swimply is an online marketplace that facilitates the rental of private pools by the hour. It enables pool owners to list their pools for rent, providing them with an opportunity to generate income from their underutilized assets. For those without access to a pool, Swimply offers an affordable way to enjoy private swimming facilities, particularly during the summer months. This platform connects pool owners with potential renters, fostering a community around shared recreational experiences.

TeamCode

Angel Round in 2021
TeamCode is a toolchain that helps developers work collaboratively in the cloud, auto-generates, builds, and deploys the dev environment.

Lanhu

Series C in 2021
Provider of a online product design collaboration platform. The company's product allows users to upload all resources related to the development of a product, enabling product managers, UI designers and development team to collaborate efficiently online.

Handshake

Series E in 2021
Handshake is a college career network established in 2014, aimed at transforming the recruiting experience for students, career centers, and employers. It connects 17 million students and young alumni from over 1,000 colleges and universities—including many minority-serving institutions—with nearly 500,000 employers, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and nonprofits. The platform democratizes access to job opportunities, providing students with valuable insights and a wider array of career options, while enabling employers to efficiently access diverse talent. Additionally, it offers colleges tools to enhance student engagement and boost employment outcomes. Headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Denver and London, Handshake has raised a total of $155 million from various investors, including prominent venture capital and social impact firms.

Workboard

Series D in 2021
WorkBoard Inc. is an enterprise SaaS company based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2013. The company specializes in providing an OKR (Objectives and Key Results) software platform designed to enhance alignment and accountability within organizations. Its flagship product, the WorkBoard Enterprise Results Platform, allows businesses to localize company objectives to individual teams, facilitating alignment on outcomes and measurement of results. The platform supports the automation of business reviews and the execution of strategic goals, enabling organizations to transform traditional approaches to strategy alignment into a dynamic, data-driven practice. By promoting transparency and accountability, WorkBoard helps teams develop habits that drive results and maintain focus as organizations grow.

Yac

Series A in 2021
Yac is a technology company that specializes in digital voice messaging and video communication solutions. Founded in 2019 and based in Kissimmee, Florida, Yac offers a platform that facilitates asynchronous meetings, allowing users to communicate without the need for physical presence. Its services include voice messaging, screen sharing, and tools for team collaboration, making it easier for remote employees to stay connected and organized. The platform also features capabilities such as inbound call management, fax-to-email services, virtual numbers, and audio conferencing, catering to a wide range of business communication needs.

GaiaWorks

Series D in 2020
GaiaWorks is a workforce management system developer. GaiaWorks' solution integrates time and attendance, intelligent scheduling, lean working hours, labor optimization to simplify compliance, control labor costs, improve satisfaction and productivity for organizations.

Minerva

Seed Round in 2020
Minerva is a Brooklyn-based company founded in 2019 that develops a process-sharing platform designed to capture and share dynamic workflows across any website. The platform enables users to create clickable instructions for various online properties, including those they do not own. Additionally, it offers a software development kit and a browser extension that facilitate the efficient creation of documentation. By streamlining the process of generating instructional content, Minerva aims to enhance user experience and improve workflow management for businesses.

Handshake

Series D in 2020
Handshake is a college career network established in 2014, aimed at transforming the recruiting experience for students, career centers, and employers. It connects 17 million students and young alumni from over 1,000 colleges and universities—including many minority-serving institutions—with nearly 500,000 employers, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and nonprofits. The platform democratizes access to job opportunities, providing students with valuable insights and a wider array of career options, while enabling employers to efficiently access diverse talent. Additionally, it offers colleges tools to enhance student engagement and boost employment outcomes. Headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Denver and London, Handshake has raised a total of $155 million from various investors, including prominent venture capital and social impact firms.

Chief

Venture Round in 2020
Chief is a private membership network dedicated to empowering women leaders, specifically those at the senior level, such as rising vice presidents and CEOs. The organization aims to facilitate the advancement of women into the C-suite and foster connections across various industries. Chief provides a range of resources, including sessions with industry icons, workshops, and personalized coaching, to support its members' professional growth. Through candid discussions and peer group interactions, women leaders can gain valuable insights and build a robust support system, enabling them to effect meaningful change from positions of power.

Shyft

Debt Financing in 2020
Mindhouse is an early-stage startup in the body-mind fitness space. Mindhouse is a gym for your mind. We offer scientifically backed modern meditation techniques, supplemented with anytime sessions on the app. Regular practice of our classes helps achieve increased productivity and results in benefits like better sleep, improved focus, more patience, and a healthier mind and body.

Workboard

Series C in 2020
WorkBoard Inc. is an enterprise SaaS company based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2013. The company specializes in providing an OKR (Objectives and Key Results) software platform designed to enhance alignment and accountability within organizations. Its flagship product, the WorkBoard Enterprise Results Platform, allows businesses to localize company objectives to individual teams, facilitating alignment on outcomes and measurement of results. The platform supports the automation of business reviews and the execution of strategic goals, enabling organizations to transform traditional approaches to strategy alignment into a dynamic, data-driven practice. By promoting transparency and accountability, WorkBoard helps teams develop habits that drive results and maintain focus as organizations grow.

Iwjw

Venture Round in 2019
Iwjw is a company that provides an online platform for house rental services, facilitating a connection between prospective clients and property listings. The platform allows users to book appointments for in-person visits to various properties. Founded in 2014, Iwjw is headquartered in Shanghai, China, and focuses on enhancing the rental experience by bridging online searches with offline property viewing.

Chief

Series A in 2019
Chief is a private membership network dedicated to empowering women leaders, specifically those at the senior level, such as rising vice presidents and CEOs. The organization aims to facilitate the advancement of women into the C-suite and foster connections across various industries. Chief provides a range of resources, including sessions with industry icons, workshops, and personalized coaching, to support its members' professional growth. Through candid discussions and peer group interactions, women leaders can gain valuable insights and build a robust support system, enabling them to effect meaningful change from positions of power.

Workboard

Series B in 2019
WorkBoard Inc. is an enterprise SaaS company based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2013. The company specializes in providing an OKR (Objectives and Key Results) software platform designed to enhance alignment and accountability within organizations. Its flagship product, the WorkBoard Enterprise Results Platform, allows businesses to localize company objectives to individual teams, facilitating alignment on outcomes and measurement of results. The platform supports the automation of business reviews and the execution of strategic goals, enabling organizations to transform traditional approaches to strategy alignment into a dynamic, data-driven practice. By promoting transparency and accountability, WorkBoard helps teams develop habits that drive results and maintain focus as organizations grow.

Betaworks

Venture Round in 2019
Betaworks is a New York-based startup studio and venture capital firm founded in 2008. It focuses on building and investing in early-stage technology companies, primarily in sectors such as B2B, B2C, SaaS, gaming, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality. The firm operates as a tightly linked network encompassing ideas, people, capital, and products, aiming to foster innovation and create a more connected world. Betaworks typically makes seed-stage investments ranging from $150,000 to $200,000, often collaborating with other investors in syndicates. The firm is known for its hands-on approach, working closely with startups that align with its vision, and has been involved with notable companies like Giphy and Instapaper. Betaworks also provides thematic investment and mentorship programs to support entrepreneurs in developing their business ideas.

9count

Seed Round in 2019
9 Count, Inc. is a company based in Venice, California, founded in 2018, that focuses on developing online community applications tailored for Generation Z. One of its primary offerings is Wink, a social networking platform designed to facilitate connections and friendships among users worldwide. The company aims to create engaging community experiences by enabling individuals to share, connect, and interact through various social media features, including posting, liking, sharing, and tagging their experiences.

Wiz

Seed Round in 2018
China's onenotes-like personal knowledge management and group collaboration sysgtem.

Cobot

Series B in 2017
Wuhan Cobot Technology Co., Ltd. is a Chinese company focused on developing advanced operating systems for industrial robots, specializing in robot collaboration and flexible manufacturing systems. Cobot is recognized for introducing an intelligent operating system, COBOTSYS, which integrates machine learning algorithms to enhance the functionality of industrial robots. The company has a strong research and development team that has made significant advancements in artificial intelligence, 3D vision, and force control technologies. Cobot's solutions are tailored for various industries, including electronics, food, apparel, grocery, and pharmaceuticals, providing products like unsorted grasping systems, force-controlled polishing systems, and drag teaching systems. Their goal is to create a safe, stable, and user-friendly robotic environment that connects end users, robot manufacturers, and system integrators, ultimately aiming to alleviate monotonous and hazardous tasks for people.

Houzz

Series E in 2017
Houzz Inc. operates an online platform dedicated to home design and furnishings, connecting homeowners, design enthusiasts, and home improvement professionals globally. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Houzz provides users with a comprehensive resource for home remodeling and design, featuring the largest residential design database in the world. The platform allows local businesses and national brands to advertise, while enabling professionals to establish an online presence through dedicated profiles. Users can discover design inspiration, hire professionals, and purchase a wide array of home products, including furniture, lighting, and outdoor items. Additionally, Houzz Pro offers a Software-as-a-Service solution for home remodeling and design professionals to manage their business effectively. With offices in various international locations, Houzz serves a vibrant community, facilitating project management and enhancing the overall home improvement experience.

Shiftgig

Series C in 2017
Shiftgig, Inc. is a technology company that operates a mobile platform connecting businesses in need of temporary staffing with individuals seeking short-term work. The platform facilitates on-demand job opportunities across various sectors, including food service, hospitality, retail, and experiential marketing. By aggregating hiring requirements and worker skills, Shiftgig enables timely and efficient matches between employers and qualified candidates. The company also offers an application for both Android and iPhone, allowing businesses to post job openings that skilled workers can claim. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Shiftgig has expanded its presence with additional offices in cities such as Milwaukee, Atlanta, Dallas, and New York. The company's services assist staffing agencies in managing their workforce more effectively, providing insights that help streamline operations and support strategic growth.

Slack

Series F in 2016
Slack Technologies, Inc. operates a business communication platform that enhances collaboration among teams by integrating messaging, voice and video calls, file sharing, and workflow automation. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Slack serves a diverse clientele ranging from Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, aiming to streamline communication and improve productivity. The platform is delivered as a software-as-a-service solution, allowing users to connect with the right people and information efficiently. Additionally, Slack has established the Slack Fund, an investment initiative focused on early-stage ventures in the technology sector, further promoting innovation in workplace productivity tools.

Shiftgig

Series B in 2015
Shiftgig, Inc. is a technology company that operates a mobile platform connecting businesses in need of temporary staffing with individuals seeking short-term work. The platform facilitates on-demand job opportunities across various sectors, including food service, hospitality, retail, and experiential marketing. By aggregating hiring requirements and worker skills, Shiftgig enables timely and efficient matches between employers and qualified candidates. The company also offers an application for both Android and iPhone, allowing businesses to post job openings that skilled workers can claim. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Shiftgig has expanded its presence with additional offices in cities such as Milwaukee, Atlanta, Dallas, and New York. The company's services assist staffing agencies in managing their workforce more effectively, providing insights that help streamline operations and support strategic growth.

FlightCar

Series B in 2015
FlightCar, Inc. is an online platform that connects car owners with travelers seeking rental vehicles, primarily at airports. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, FlightCar enables individuals who park their cars at airports to rent them out to other approved travelers, thus maximizing the utility of parked vehicles. The service is available in various cities across the United States, including major locations such as Los Angeles, Boston, and Washington D.C. By facilitating this peer-to-peer car rental model, FlightCar offers travelers an economical alternative to traditional car rental services while providing car owners with an opportunity to earn income from their vehicles.

Iwjw

Series D in 2015
Iwjw is a company that provides an online platform for house rental services, facilitating a connection between prospective clients and property listings. The platform allows users to book appointments for in-person visits to various properties. Founded in 2014, Iwjw is headquartered in Shanghai, China, and focuses on enhancing the rental experience by bridging online searches with offline property viewing.

WiGo

Seed Round in 2015
WiGo, Inc. is a Boston-based company that has developed a social application specifically for college students. Founded in 2014, the platform facilitates coordination among students by allowing them to see who is going out and where their friends are heading on any given night. Users can tap friends to check their plans or send invitations to join in on social activities. Each day, the application resets, clearing previous information and ensuring that every day is treated as a fresh start for social planning. This innovative approach helps students stay connected and engaged in their campus social scene.

Iwjw

Series C in 2014
Iwjw is a company that provides an online platform for house rental services, facilitating a connection between prospective clients and property listings. The platform allows users to book appointments for in-person visits to various properties. Founded in 2014, Iwjw is headquartered in Shanghai, China, and focuses on enhancing the rental experience by bridging online searches with offline property viewing.

Shiftgig

Series A in 2014
Shiftgig, Inc. is a technology company that operates a mobile platform connecting businesses in need of temporary staffing with individuals seeking short-term work. The platform facilitates on-demand job opportunities across various sectors, including food service, hospitality, retail, and experiential marketing. By aggregating hiring requirements and worker skills, Shiftgig enables timely and efficient matches between employers and qualified candidates. The company also offers an application for both Android and iPhone, allowing businesses to post job openings that skilled workers can claim. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Shiftgig has expanded its presence with additional offices in cities such as Milwaukee, Atlanta, Dallas, and New York. The company's services assist staffing agencies in managing their workforce more effectively, providing insights that help streamline operations and support strategic growth.

Houzz

Series D in 2014
Houzz Inc. operates an online platform dedicated to home design and furnishings, connecting homeowners, design enthusiasts, and home improvement professionals globally. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Houzz provides users with a comprehensive resource for home remodeling and design, featuring the largest residential design database in the world. The platform allows local businesses and national brands to advertise, while enabling professionals to establish an online presence through dedicated profiles. Users can discover design inspiration, hire professionals, and purchase a wide array of home products, including furniture, lighting, and outdoor items. Additionally, Houzz Pro offers a Software-as-a-Service solution for home remodeling and design professionals to manage their business effectively. With offices in various international locations, Houzz serves a vibrant community, facilitating project management and enhancing the overall home improvement experience.

FlightCar

Series A in 2014
FlightCar, Inc. is an online platform that connects car owners with travelers seeking rental vehicles, primarily at airports. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, FlightCar enables individuals who park their cars at airports to rent them out to other approved travelers, thus maximizing the utility of parked vehicles. The service is available in various cities across the United States, including major locations such as Los Angeles, Boston, and Washington D.C. By facilitating this peer-to-peer car rental model, FlightCar offers travelers an economical alternative to traditional car rental services while providing car owners with an opportunity to earn income from their vehicles.

Houzz

Series C in 2013
Houzz Inc. operates an online platform dedicated to home design and furnishings, connecting homeowners, design enthusiasts, and home improvement professionals globally. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Houzz provides users with a comprehensive resource for home remodeling and design, featuring the largest residential design database in the world. The platform allows local businesses and national brands to advertise, while enabling professionals to establish an online presence through dedicated profiles. Users can discover design inspiration, hire professionals, and purchase a wide array of home products, including furniture, lighting, and outdoor items. Additionally, Houzz Pro offers a Software-as-a-Service solution for home remodeling and design professionals to manage their business effectively. With offices in various international locations, Houzz serves a vibrant community, facilitating project management and enhancing the overall home improvement experience.
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