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 iOS

Cocos

Series B in 2022
Cocos is a developer and provider of gaming software, specializing in an open-source engine designed for game developers and industry users. The company offers a comprehensive platform that allows developers to build, distribute, monetize, and analyze their games efficiently. Its products include an open-source engine framework and a versatile game engine, which enables the creation of compatible games across multiple major platforms, including Windows, Facebook, HTML5, iOS, and Android. This integrated approach supports developers throughout the entire game development process, enhancing their ability to reach diverse audiences and optimize game performance.

Kuaidian Yuedu

Series C in 2020
Kuaidian Yuedu offers a story reading app.

Dooluu

Series B in 2019
Duolu is a social app that allows parents, relatives, and friends to record and share adolescent’s growth moments from thousands of miles away. It is also an interactive tool for homeschooling in the field of early childhood development. Family members can see the class dynamics posted by the teacher every day, and always understand the progress of the adolescent’s learning and growth.
Ecloud (Nanjing) Information and Technology Co., Ltd. (随身移动) is a company focused on research and development of mobile applications, time management and phone-based software research and development, and providing of portable universal application service for the all-platform smart-phone users. Its products include pink calendar, Chinese lunar calendars, and more. Ecloud is focused on making software development more professional, efficient and customized according to demands of the users.

Dooluu

Series A in 2019
Duolu is a social app that allows parents, relatives, and friends to record and share adolescent’s growth moments from thousands of miles away. It is also an interactive tool for homeschooling in the field of early childhood development. Family members can see the class dynamics posted by the teacher every day, and always understand the progress of the adolescent’s learning and growth.

Kuaidian Yuedu

Venture Round in 2019
Kuaidian Yuedu offers a story reading app.

BOSS Zhipin

Series E in 2018
Bosszhipin is a recruitment mobile app.

Kuaidian Yuedu

Series B in 2018
Kuaidian Yuedu offers a story reading app.

Zuowenzhitiao

Series A in 2018
ZWZT is a K12 Chinese composition learning app.

Koala Reading

Series B in 2018
Koala Reading is a children's reading app platform. Koala Reading created a quantified Chinese graded reading standard (ER Framework), which can be used to evaluate the reading difficulty of any text in Chinese. Also, the app helps schools create digital libraries and connect student reading level tests with offline reading behavior. Xiangyue Education Technology is the developer of Koala Reading.

Zuiyou

Series C in 2018
Zuiyou is a social networking mobile application for sharing and discovering content such as recommendations, topics and videos.

iOranges Automation

Series B in 2018
iOranges Automation is a company based in Shenzhen, China, specializing in the development of machine vision positioning systems. The firm operates at the intersection of artificial intelligence and robotics, focusing on innovative solutions that enhance automation processes. Through its advanced technology, iOranges Automation aims to improve efficiency and precision in various industrial applications.

Philm

Series B in 2018
Philm is a camera-first social messaging application developed by Yoyo Visual World Co., Ltd., which specializes in photo and video editing. Launched in October 2016, Philm allows users to apply real-time art filters and motion-tracking stickers to their videos, transforming everyday moments into animated works of art. Utilizing AI and deep learning technologies, the app captures the artistic styles of various paintings, enabling users to create unique video clips that reflect these styles. The application also features pinnable and resizable emoji stickers that adapt to the movements and orientation of the objects they are attached to. Philm's services are commercialized through partnerships with corporations and intellectual property brands, enhancing its reach and functionality. Based in China, Yoyo Visual World continues to innovate in the realm of creative digital tools.

Leo

Seed Round in 2018
Leo, formerly known as Surreal, is an augmented reality app that allows people to experience advanced augmented reality through realistic animated and 3D objects. The phone camera becomes a portal and tool that allows anyone to augment their world through Surreal. People can customize any surrounding environment into their wildest dreams: expressing themselves in a new mixed reality space, as well as sharing with family, friends and other social outlets. Surreal has hundreds of realistic animated 3D objects. In addition to that, Surreal has special effects like money falling, balloons flying or a rain of roses. People can customize the real world how they want, and whenever they want.

Koala Reading

Series A in 2017
Koala Reading is a children's reading app platform. Koala Reading created a quantified Chinese graded reading standard (ER Framework), which can be used to evaluate the reading difficulty of any text in Chinese. Also, the app helps schools create digital libraries and connect student reading level tests with offline reading behavior. Xiangyue Education Technology is the developer of Koala Reading.

Kuaidian Yuedu

Series A in 2017
Kuaidian Yuedu offers a story reading app.

Jovo

Convertible Note in 2017
Jovo is a development framework that facilitates the creation of cross-platform voice applications, including those for Alexa and Google Assistant. This open-source framework supports developers in building multimodal applications, allowing them to integrate voice with other user interfaces effectively. Jovo provides essential resources, including tutorials and documentation, to assist clients in the voice application development process, enhancing their ability to create interactive and functional voice experiences.

Prynt

Series A in 2016
Prynt Corp. manufactures innovative printing gadgets designed for smartphones, notably its instant camera case that allows users to take photos and print them instantly. This unique case transforms smartphones into portable instant cameras, requiring no ink, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth connectivity, and is compatible with both iOS and Android devices. In addition to printing photos, the Prynt app enhances the experience by embedding short videos within the images, enabling users to share memories in a creative way. By simply holding a smartphone over a printed photo, the embedded video can be viewed in augmented reality. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, Prynt sells its products online and through various retail channels around the world.

Zuiyou

Series B in 2016
Zuiyou is a social networking mobile application for sharing and discovering content such as recommendations, topics and videos.

Operator

Series B in 2016
Operator, Inc. is a mobile application company founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California. The app facilitates product discovery by connecting users with professionals such as designers, decorators, stylists, and beauty specialists. When users make a request for a specific product, it is directed to Operators—real individuals with expertise in the relevant category. These Operators research and provide tailored purchase options, allowing users to review and give feedback. The app also simplifies transactions by sending receipts and arranging for prompt shipping of the chosen products. Operator aims to enhance the shopping experience by combining human expertise with user convenience across various sectors, including home goods, fashion, beauty, and electronics.

Baobao

Series B in 2016
Baobao's mobile app allows users to conduct or watch live video streaming, a hot mobile app trend in China. Users can interact with each other via commenting, gift offering and private chats.

Yiigoo

Series A in 2016
Yiigoo Project (Beijing)Technology Co., Ltd. manufactures clothing for babies zero to eight months old. The firm was founded in 2016 and is based in China.

Boxed

Series C in 2016
Founded in 2013, Boxed has taken the best elements of the wholesale shopping experience and folded it into one innovative, cutting edge mobile app that allows consumers direct-to-their-door access to all of their favorite warehouse club products, without membership fees. Boxed brings convenience and savings to on-the-go consumers who don’t have the time, means or patience to shop at a brick and mortar big box club. The elegantly designed iPhone and Android app offers bulk-sized goods at pint-sized prices, and is completely free to download and use. Boxed does all the heavy lifting, delivering a rich array of wholesale items directly to doorsteps across the continental United States in two days or less. The brand’s innovative discovery-based design recreates the fun of the treasure hunt experience with a curated selection of everyday essentials that consumers love including household staples, health and beauty supplies, office pantry and grocery items, and a wide variety of organic and green products.

Quixey

Series C in 2015
Quixey, Inc. is a mobile technology company based in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in Beijing, Bengaluru, and Tel Aviv. Founded in 2009, Quixey operates a platform designed to enhance user access and engagement with mobile applications. The company's primary offering, Deep View Cards, enables users to connect seamlessly with app functionalities through a combination of content acquisition techniques and application mining technology. This solution facilitates the display of search results, native ads, and visually engaging links across various platforms, including social and messaging services. By allowing users to search for mobile apps based on specific actions they wish to perform, Quixey streamlines processes such as booking hotels or ordering rides, ultimately delivering a more efficient and relevant app experience.

Boxed

Series B in 2015
Founded in 2013, Boxed has taken the best elements of the wholesale shopping experience and folded it into one innovative, cutting edge mobile app that allows consumers direct-to-their-door access to all of their favorite warehouse club products, without membership fees. Boxed brings convenience and savings to on-the-go consumers who don’t have the time, means or patience to shop at a brick and mortar big box club. The elegantly designed iPhone and Android app offers bulk-sized goods at pint-sized prices, and is completely free to download and use. Boxed does all the heavy lifting, delivering a rich array of wholesale items directly to doorsteps across the continental United States in two days or less. The brand’s innovative discovery-based design recreates the fun of the treasure hunt experience with a curated selection of everyday essentials that consumers love including household staples, health and beauty supplies, office pantry and grocery items, and a wide variety of organic and green products.

Yodo1

Series B in 2013
Yodo1, Ltd. is a mobile game publishing and marketing company based in Beijing, China, with additional offices in California and Hong Kong. Founded in 2011, Yodo1 focuses on assisting game developers in effectively marketing, managing, and monetizing their games, particularly within the Chinese market. The company leverages AI-powered tools and extensive expertise in mobile advertising, community management, and digital IP licensing to enhance playtime, revenue, and player retention. Yodo1 began with its own game titles, such as Rodeo Stampede and Transformers: Earth Wars, and has adopted an East-meets-West strategy to broaden its reach, amassing over 1.5 billion players worldwide. Through its comprehensive mobile gaming platform, Yodo1 provides developers with the resources needed to successfully launch and promote their titles in the competitive mobile gaming landscape.

Flipboard

Series C in 2013
Flipboard, Inc. is a company that develops a mobile application allowing users to collect and share articles, videos, and photos from various sources, all presented in a digital magazine format. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in New York and Beijing, Flipboard enables users to aggregate web content based on their personal interests. The platform allows users to create personalized social magazines that can be shared and followed on social media, facilitating access to news and stories from around the world. Additionally, Flipboard provides custom branded layout solutions for publishers and offers native and display advertising services for advertisers, enhancing the user experience while supporting content creators.

Chukong Technologies

Series D in 2013
Chukong Technologies, headquartered in Beijing, China, specializes in mobile game development and distribution for iOS and Android platforms. Founded in 2010, the company originated from CocoaChina.com, the largest iOS developer community in China. Chukong is renowned for sponsoring Cocos2d-x, a widely used open-source game engine that has been downloaded over 1.1 million times globally, contributing to the success of many top-grossing games in China. The company also offers CocoStudio, a toolset designed to streamline game design and animation for developers. With a strong in-house development team, Chukong has produced popular titles such as the Fishing Joy franchise and Pocket Climber. In addition to its own games, Chukong facilitates international developers in entering the Chinese gaming market through its CocoaChina brand, providing services including game design feedback, app store distribution, and localization support. The company has collaborated with numerous international studios and has successfully published games across various global markets, enhancing its reach and influence in the mobile gaming industry.

Quixey

Series C in 2013
Quixey, Inc. is a mobile technology company based in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in Beijing, Bengaluru, and Tel Aviv. Founded in 2009, Quixey operates a platform designed to enhance user access and engagement with mobile applications. The company's primary offering, Deep View Cards, enables users to connect seamlessly with app functionalities through a combination of content acquisition techniques and application mining technology. This solution facilitates the display of search results, native ads, and visually engaging links across various platforms, including social and messaging services. By allowing users to search for mobile apps based on specific actions they wish to perform, Quixey streamlines processes such as booking hotels or ordering rides, ultimately delivering a more efficient and relevant app experience.

HiWiFi

Series A in 2013
HiWiFi is a provider of smart routers that feature a proprietary operating system, allowing users to install various internet-connected applications directly on the device. Unlike traditional routers, HiWiFi offers an open platform that enhances download speeds from popular app stores, including iTunes, Google Play, and Xiaomi's app store, eliminating the need for third-party plug-ins. The company's wireless connectivity equipment is designed to integrate cloud services and application software, providing users with a versatile solution for their wireless connectivity needs.

Chukong Technologies

Series C in 2012
Chukong Technologies, headquartered in Beijing, China, specializes in mobile game development and distribution for iOS and Android platforms. Founded in 2010, the company originated from CocoaChina.com, the largest iOS developer community in China. Chukong is renowned for sponsoring Cocos2d-x, a widely used open-source game engine that has been downloaded over 1.1 million times globally, contributing to the success of many top-grossing games in China. The company also offers CocoStudio, a toolset designed to streamline game design and animation for developers. With a strong in-house development team, Chukong has produced popular titles such as the Fishing Joy franchise and Pocket Climber. In addition to its own games, Chukong facilitates international developers in entering the Chinese gaming market through its CocoaChina brand, providing services including game design feedback, app store distribution, and localization support. The company has collaborated with numerous international studios and has successfully published games across various global markets, enhancing its reach and influence in the mobile gaming industry.

UCWeb

Series D in 2011
UCWeb, Inc. is a provider of mobile internet software technology and services. It offers products such as UC Browser, UC Paradise, UC Desktop, UC Video, UC Thunder, and UC SafeBox on its platform. UC Browser, the flagship product of UCWeb, is available on more than 3,000 different models of cell phones from over 200 cell phone manufacturers. UC Browser is compatible with all mainstream operating systems such as Symbian, Android, iOS, Windows Mobile, Win CE, Java, MTK, and Blackberry. In June 2011, UCWeb released U3 Engine, the company’s proprietary technology. Today, UCWeb continues to develop its technology, with more than 1,700 employees involved in product research and development. UCWeb has more than 200 patents, both pending and received, in the field of mobile browsing. UCWeb has built a network of independent servers in Asia, North America, and Europe, serving over 400 million users in more than 150 countries and regions around the world. UC Browser is now available in 11 languages, including English, Russian, Indonesian, and Vietnamese. UCWeb was founded in 2004 and obtained RMB 4 million from angel investor Lei Jun. In September 2011, UCWeb set up its office in India, and in 2012, its U.S. office was opened.

Glu Mobile

Post in 2010
Glu Mobile Inc. is a developer and publisher of free-to-play mobile games designed for smartphone and tablet users. The company offers a diverse portfolio of games across four primary genres: lifestyle, casual, mid-core, and sports. Notable titles include original intellectual properties such as Cooking Dash and Deer Hunter, alongside games that incorporate popular licensed brands like Kim Kardashian: Hollywood and Disney Sorcerer’s Arena. Glu Mobile distributes its games through direct-to-consumer digital storefronts, including the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, Glu Mobile has expanded its operations globally, with additional offices in locations such as Brazil, Canada, China, and Russia.

UCWeb

Series C in 2010
UCWeb, Inc. is a provider of mobile internet software technology and services. It offers products such as UC Browser, UC Paradise, UC Desktop, UC Video, UC Thunder, and UC SafeBox on its platform. UC Browser, the flagship product of UCWeb, is available on more than 3,000 different models of cell phones from over 200 cell phone manufacturers. UC Browser is compatible with all mainstream operating systems such as Symbian, Android, iOS, Windows Mobile, Win CE, Java, MTK, and Blackberry. In June 2011, UCWeb released U3 Engine, the company’s proprietary technology. Today, UCWeb continues to develop its technology, with more than 1,700 employees involved in product research and development. UCWeb has more than 200 patents, both pending and received, in the field of mobile browsing. UCWeb has built a network of independent servers in Asia, North America, and Europe, serving over 400 million users in more than 150 countries and regions around the world. UC Browser is now available in 11 languages, including English, Russian, Indonesian, and Vietnamese. UCWeb was founded in 2004 and obtained RMB 4 million from angel investor Lei Jun. In September 2011, UCWeb set up its office in India, and in 2012, its U.S. office was opened.

Glu Mobile

Series D in 2005
Glu Mobile Inc. is a developer and publisher of free-to-play mobile games designed for smartphone and tablet users. The company offers a diverse portfolio of games across four primary genres: lifestyle, casual, mid-core, and sports. Notable titles include original intellectual properties such as Cooking Dash and Deer Hunter, alongside games that incorporate popular licensed brands like Kim Kardashian: Hollywood and Disney Sorcerer’s Arena. Glu Mobile distributes its games through direct-to-consumer digital storefronts, including the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, Glu Mobile has expanded its operations globally, with additional offices in locations such as Brazil, Canada, China, and Russia.
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