Keytone Ventures

Keytone Ventures, established in 2008, is a Beijing-based venture capital firm focused on investing in China. It manages funds targeting various sectors, including clean tech, technology, media, consumer goods, semiconductors, software, manufacturing, and TMT. The firm makes minority investments across seed, early, and later stages, with a typical investment size ranging from USD 10 million to USD 15 million. Keytone's investment team comprises experienced professionals such as Joe Zhou, former Founding Managing Partner at KPCB China, and Stella Jin, former partner at IDG-Accel China Growth Fund.

Joe Zhou Zhi Xiong

Co-Founding Partner and Managing Partner

40 past transactions

Mirxes

Series C in 2022
Mirxes is a biotechnology company that discovers, develops, and delivers accurate preventive healthcare solutions for cancer, cardiovascular, metabolic and infectious diseases. The company's mission is to make diagnostic solutions for the early detection of diseases accessible on a global scale. It develops and commercializes accurate and non-invasive blood-based miRNA test kit products for the early detection of cancer and other diseases.

Mirxes

Series C in 2021
Mirxes is a biotechnology company that discovers, develops, and delivers accurate preventive healthcare solutions for cancer, cardiovascular, metabolic and infectious diseases. The company's mission is to make diagnostic solutions for the early detection of diseases accessible on a global scale. It develops and commercializes accurate and non-invasive blood-based miRNA test kit products for the early detection of cancer and other diseases.

PyrAmes

Series A in 2021
PyrAmes is a healthcare technology company focused on transforming the delivery of medical care through advanced sensor measurement. The company has developed a paper-thin, flexible device that enables non-invasive, continuous blood pressure monitoring. This ultra-low power device is designed to be accurate and wireless, making it suitable for patients across all age groups, from newborns to seniors. By providing a pain-free method for blood pressure monitoring, PyrAmes aims to enhance the quality of care offered by healthcare providers, particularly for vulnerable populations such as neonates.

Moffett AI

Seed Round in 2021
Moffett AI is an AI chip designer focused on creating advanced computation platforms and high-performance AI chips tailored for sparse neural networks. The company develops both terminal and cloud-based AI chip acceleration solutions, aiming to optimize computing models for enhanced performance. Moffett AI is dedicated to pioneering deep learning algorithms and building a next-generation AI computation platform that is powerful, fast, and energy efficient. By offering comprehensive services through a cloud-based system-on-chip (SoC) framework and public cloud software-as-a-service (SaaS), Moffett AI enables clients to leverage a universal AI computing platform characterized by ultra-high computing power and minimal energy consumption.

Moffett AI

Seed Round in 2021
Moffett AI is an AI chip designer focused on creating advanced computation platforms and high-performance AI chips tailored for sparse neural networks. The company develops both terminal and cloud-based AI chip acceleration solutions, aiming to optimize computing models for enhanced performance. Moffett AI is dedicated to pioneering deep learning algorithms and building a next-generation AI computation platform that is powerful, fast, and energy efficient. By offering comprehensive services through a cloud-based system-on-chip (SoC) framework and public cloud software-as-a-service (SaaS), Moffett AI enables clients to leverage a universal AI computing platform characterized by ultra-high computing power and minimal energy consumption.

BD Gene Therapeutics

Angel Round in 2020
BD Gene Therapeutics specializes in developing gene therapy drugs aimed at treating genetic diseases, particularly eye conditions such as diabetic macular degeneration and herpes simplex keratitis. The company utilizes a gene-editing platform that leverages mRNA delivery technology and a fourth-generation lentiviral vector platform to ensure safe and effective delivery of gene-editing tools like CRISPR. In addition to its focus on ocular diseases, BD Gene Therapeutics is exploring applications in tumor immunity and regenerative medicine. The company is also involved in the development of antiviral eyedrops and other therapeutic solutions, enhancing treatment options for various conditions.

Moffett AI

Angel Round in 2020
Moffett AI is an AI chip designer focused on creating advanced computation platforms and high-performance AI chips tailored for sparse neural networks. The company develops both terminal and cloud-based AI chip acceleration solutions, aiming to optimize computing models for enhanced performance. Moffett AI is dedicated to pioneering deep learning algorithms and building a next-generation AI computation platform that is powerful, fast, and energy efficient. By offering comprehensive services through a cloud-based system-on-chip (SoC) framework and public cloud software-as-a-service (SaaS), Moffett AI enables clients to leverage a universal AI computing platform characterized by ultra-high computing power and minimal energy consumption.

Sensingtech

Series B in 2018
Beijing Sensing Technology is a high-tech company focused on artificial intelligence, specializing in the development, production, and sale of facial recognition technology. The company strives to advance its deep learning-based facial recognition capabilities to create customized solutions across various industries, including intelligent security, finance, building management, transportation, medicine, and community services. Collaborating with academic institutions such as Tsinghua University and Beihang University, Sensing Technology leverages talent and advanced technology to deliver intelligent security solutions to government entities, communities, and educational institutions. By integrating mega data analysis with its products, the company aims to provide comprehensive artificial intelligence solutions and services that meet the evolving needs of its customers.

Motovis

Series A in 2017
Motovis specializes in the development of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) that enhance vehicle autonomy through artificial intelligence and computer vision technology. By leveraging deep learning algorithms, the company creates high-performance AI engines that enable vehicles to accurately perceive and reconstruct their surroundings, as well as localize objects in real-time. Collaborating with leading experts in artificial intelligence and benefiting from extensive experience in automotive electronics, Motovis aims to bridge the gap between traditional automotive systems and AI-driven solutions. The company's pioneering work in automotive-grade embedded vision systems positions it at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, contributing to safer driving experiences through innovative applications of AI.

Vega Game

Series A in 2017
Vega Game is an entertaining mobile game development company. They focused on developing high-quality, innovative mobile games for the wireless interactive entertainment industry in China. The company obtained strategic investment from Zulong Entertainment.

Wanhu Health

Venture Round in 2017
WANHU HEALTH focuses on disease prevention and critical illness insurance, offering services that include risk portrait assessments. The company aims to address the financial burden associated with serious family illnesses by promoting early screening and treatment. Additionally, WANHU HEALTH has developed a pharmacy benefit management technology that integrates resources from insurance institutions, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, and pharmacies. This technology facilitates personalized health monitoring and medical cost improvement programs, empowering patients to manage their medical insurance expenses effectively. Through these initiatives, WANHU HEALTH seeks to enhance healthcare accessibility and promote better health outcomes.

CloudMinds

Series A in 2017
CloudMinds Technology Inc. is a company based in Irvine, California, specializing in the development and operation of cloud robotic solutions. Founded in 2015, it offers a range of services, including mobile-intranet cloud services that provide secure mobility solutions for enterprise clients. Its offerings encompass cloud artificial intelligence solutions, which integrate human augmented robotics intelligence and various cloud robot services. One of its notable products is the XR-1 Robot, a commercial humanoid service robot equipped with Smart Compliant Actuator technology for precise and compliant grasping. This robot connects to the company's AI Cloud Brain platform, enabling enhanced robotic intelligence through a secure network over 4G and 5G. CloudMinds operates as a subsidiary of CloudMinds Technologies Co., Ltd., positioning itself at the forefront of innovation in the robotics and artificial intelligence sectors.

Nexenta Systems

Series G in 2016
Nexenta Systems, Inc. specializes in software-defined storage solutions, providing a comprehensive suite of products designed for cloud and virtualization environments. The company's flagship offerings include NexentaStor, which delivers file and block storage services for enterprise applications, NexentaCloud for optimizing virtual desktop infrastructure deployments, and NexentaEdge, an object storage platform that facilitates data retrieval without knowledge of its physical location. Additionally, NexentaFusion offers analytics and orchestration capabilities, enhancing the management of complex compute systems and data stores. With a focus on open-source driven software-defined storage, Nexenta serves over 6,000 customers and collaborates with a global network of partners, including major technology firms. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Nexenta operates as a subsidiary of DataDirect Networks, Inc., continuing to innovate in the storage industry while providing organizations with flexible, vendor-neutral solutions.

CloudMinds

Seed Round in 2016
CloudMinds Technology Inc. is a company based in Irvine, California, specializing in the development and operation of cloud robotic solutions. Founded in 2015, it offers a range of services, including mobile-intranet cloud services that provide secure mobility solutions for enterprise clients. Its offerings encompass cloud artificial intelligence solutions, which integrate human augmented robotics intelligence and various cloud robot services. One of its notable products is the XR-1 Robot, a commercial humanoid service robot equipped with Smart Compliant Actuator technology for precise and compliant grasping. This robot connects to the company's AI Cloud Brain platform, enabling enhanced robotic intelligence through a secure network over 4G and 5G. CloudMinds operates as a subsidiary of CloudMinds Technologies Co., Ltd., positioning itself at the forefront of innovation in the robotics and artificial intelligence sectors.

Sea

Series D in 2016
Sea is a consumer internet company focused on enhancing the lives of consumers and small businesses in Southeast Asia through technology. Its primary businesses include Shopee, Garena, and SeaMoney. Shopee, the largest e-commerce platform in the region by gross merchandise value and transaction volume, operates as a hybrid C2C and B2C marketplace across eight key markets, with Indonesia being the largest contributor. Originally founded as a gaming company, Garena has evolved significantly, with its game Free Fire becoming the most downloaded game in early 2022 and a major revenue driver. SeaMoney complements these ventures by offering financial services, including lending, which is expected to grow in significance within the company’s portfolio. Through these diverse business lines, Sea aims to capitalize on the burgeoning digital economy in Southeast Asia.

SHARKPARK.CN

Series A in 2016
SHARKPARK.CN provides hands-on science products and interesting subjects on offline campuses and online networks for situational learning. It is an education and development research center. For inquiries, email, telephone numbers, and physical addresses are available on their website.

Kuyun

Venture Round in 2016
Kuyun Interactive Technology Limited, founded in 2009 and based in Beijing, China, specializes in data storage and consumer data solutions tailored for the television and media industry. The company provides services to television stations, manufacturers, cable operators, and mobile phone operators, integrating media and enterprise data with consumer insights. This approach enhances business intelligence, allowing clients, including media production companies and advertising agencies, to optimize their marketing and operational strategies.

Shunfeng International Clean Energy

Venture Round in 2015
Shunfeng International Clean Energy is an integrated provider focused on clean energy and low-carbon solutions, primarily operating in the solar power generation sector. The company aims to promote a low-carbon environment through its diverse offerings. Most of its revenue is generated from its operations in Mainland China, where it serves a growing demand for sustainable energy alternatives.

InnoSpark

Series B in 2015
InnoSpark Inc. is a mobile game development company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2012. The company focuses on creating traffic-oriented network games that emphasize social interaction. Its portfolio includes combat strategy games and social dragon breeding games, aiming to engage users through innovative gameplay experiences. InnoSpark is dedicated to developing and publishing games that appeal to a global audience.

SINOWEL

Series C in 2015
SINOWEL is a financial product marketing and service platform. They provide services for financial enterprises. Their customers' inquiries are addressed through phone, email, and online applications.

Chemayi

Series A in 2015
Chemayi is a Chinese localized auto life service platform that specializes in providing customized automotive services to car owners. It operates as an online interactive platform where users can easily address car service issues and fulfill their needs related to car beauty, decoration, maintenance, and repair. As one of the earliest websites in China to establish this type of service, Chemayi has become a leading player in the e-commerce segment of the automotive market. The platform connects car owners with appropriate service providers by matching their service demands with suitable service plans, effectively catering to a wide range of personalized automotive service requirements. By facilitating services such as tire replacement and waxing, Chemayi enhances the overall car ownership experience for its users.

SHARKPARK.CN

Angel Round in 2014
SHARKPARK.CN provides hands-on science products and interesting subjects on offline campuses and online networks for situational learning. It is an education and development research center. For inquiries, email, telephone numbers, and physical addresses are available on their website.

MCube

Series C in 2014
mCube, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of MEMS motion sensors and associated software solutions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Jose, California, it operates additional locations in Taiwan and China. mCube produces a range of sensor components, modules, and wearable systems designed to measure and analyze motion and context, contributing to the Internet of Moving Things. Its products cater to diverse applications, including wearables, hearables, medical devices, smartphones, tablets, 3D character animation, and human motion measurement. The company markets its offerings both online and through a network of sales offices and distributors, serving customers globally. As a leader in its field, mCube aims to integrate its miniature motion sensors into a wide array of devices, enhancing consumer interaction with technology.

Sea

Venture Round in 2014
Sea is a consumer internet company focused on enhancing the lives of consumers and small businesses in Southeast Asia through technology. Its primary businesses include Shopee, Garena, and SeaMoney. Shopee, the largest e-commerce platform in the region by gross merchandise value and transaction volume, operates as a hybrid C2C and B2C marketplace across eight key markets, with Indonesia being the largest contributor. Originally founded as a gaming company, Garena has evolved significantly, with its game Free Fire becoming the most downloaded game in early 2022 and a major revenue driver. SeaMoney complements these ventures by offering financial services, including lending, which is expected to grow in significance within the company’s portfolio. Through these diverse business lines, Sea aims to capitalize on the burgeoning digital economy in Southeast Asia.

ChinaPNR

Venture Round in 2013
ChinaPNR Mobile Payments Solutions Pvt. Ltd., founded in 2006 and based in Shanghai, is a financial payment company specializing in third-party payment services. It provides a comprehensive range of online, mobile, and offline payment and settlement solutions aimed at both B2B and B2C markets. The company focuses on enhancing its core competitiveness through advanced technology and operational excellence, ensuring the security of customer data while creating value for clients. Notable products include "Money Manager," which supports e-commerce within traditional distribution, and Tiantianying, a one-stop financial platform that has attracted nearly 2 million registered users. ChinaPNR has established strategic partnerships with numerous banks and fund firms, facilitating seamless investment in fund products. The company has demonstrated significant growth, with annual transaction volumes surpassing 1.8 trillion, ranking it among the leaders in the third-party payment industry.

LP Amina

Series C in 2013
LP Amina, Inc. is an environmental engineering company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializing in solutions for coal-fired power generation and industrial applications. Founded in 2007, the company addresses various environmental challenges by providing products and services that enhance the efficiency and emissions of power plants. This includes technologies for T-fired and wall-fired furnaces, static classifiers for bowl-type pulverizers, and a range of combustion engineering services. LP Amina offers repowering solutions that rejuvenate old steam power plants through upgrades such as new steam turbines and generators. The company also develops environmentally sustainable raw materials, including innovative coal-to-chemical conversion technologies. With a strong emphasis on research and development, LP Amina leverages over 20 years of experience from the U.S. and European power markets to tackle emerging challenges, particularly in regions like China. By utilizing patented technologies and a commitment to continuous improvement, LP Amina aims to provide scalable and effective solutions that help businesses meet their energy needs while reducing emissions.

Gu360.com

Series B in 2013
Gu360 is a stock analysis and prediction platform. With the help of network information and viewpoint analysis technology services, it covers industries such as stocks, foreign exchange, futures, and funds in its stock list. To improve stock tracking and foster social interaction, investors can subscribe to self-selected stock information on the stock radar, including dynamic information like news, research reports, Weibo, stock bars, expert trading, analysis, and comments. Gu360 incorporates the stock market sentiment analysis technology that is the company's main technological offering.

Beijing Redbaby Internet Technology

Series E in 2012
Beijing Redbaby Internet Technology is an e-commerce platform that specializes in maternal and child supplies, serving consumers throughout China. Founded in March 2004, Redbaby offers a diverse range of products, including baby food, healthcare items, diapers, feeding supplies, toys, clothing, toiletries, and cosmetics. Over the years, the company has expanded its reach by establishing multiple sales channels, such as a business-to-consumer website, direct mail catalog, call center, community website, and special partnerships. Additionally, Redbaby has set up branches in nine provinces and cities, ensuring that customers have access to a convenient and efficient shopping experience at any time.

NanoH2O

Venture Round in 2012
NanoH2O specializes in the manufacturing of advanced reverse osmosis membranes designed for water desalination and reuse. The company enhances traditional polymer-based membranes with a nano-structured material, which allows for improved control over essential membrane properties. This innovation results in membranes that exhibit higher throughput while maintaining effective salt and contaminant rejection levels. Additionally, the membranes offer resistance to both passive and active fouling, making them suitable for various water chemistries. NanoH2O's products are aimed at reducing the costs associated with desalination processes and enhancing energy efficiency and productivity in seawater, brackish water, and wastewater reclamation applications.

PapayaMobile

Series B in 2011
PapayaMobile Inc. is a Beijing-based company that offers mobile advertising services and specializes in automated advertising technology for various sectors, including media, e-commerce, gaming, and travel. Founded in 2008, the company operates a global mobile real-time bidding network called AppFlood, which provides marketing solutions for developers and brands with international advertising budgets. Additionally, PapayaMobile runs an open mobile social network that focuses on casual gaming and virtual currency. In 2014, the company expanded its offerings with the launch of KIWI Calendar, an event-focused smart calendar designed to help users discover events. PapayaMobile's platform leverages scalable, automated Big Data technology to deliver high-volume installations and return on investment-driven campaigns, while also offering customized advertising tools for popular social media platforms.

Beijing Redbaby Internet Technology

Series D in 2011
Beijing Redbaby Internet Technology is an e-commerce platform that specializes in maternal and child supplies, serving consumers throughout China. Founded in March 2004, Redbaby offers a diverse range of products, including baby food, healthcare items, diapers, feeding supplies, toys, clothing, toiletries, and cosmetics. Over the years, the company has expanded its reach by establishing multiple sales channels, such as a business-to-consumer website, direct mail catalog, call center, community website, and special partnerships. Additionally, Redbaby has set up branches in nine provinces and cities, ensuring that customers have access to a convenient and efficient shopping experience at any time.

DerbySoft

Series C in 2011
DerbySoft, based in Dallas, Texas, specializes in online hotel distribution services tailored for the hospitality industry. The company connects hotels and suppliers through its Connectivity Suite, facilitating streamlined interactions at both the Central Reservation System (CRS) and Property Management System (PMS) levels. Additionally, DerbySoft offers a Digital Marketing Suite that leverages machine learning and extensive data to enhance the effectiveness of digital marketing campaigns for its clients. The Content Suite further supports suppliers by providing a platform for the collection, management, and distribution of high-quality hotel content. Through these innovative solutions, DerbySoft enables travel companies to collaborate effectively and conduct digital commerce efficiently.

Babeeta Technologies

Venture Round in 2010
BaBeeTa (Beijing) Technology Co provides cost-effective blackberry-like professional pushmail solution provider from China.

Powerlayer Microsystems

Venture Round in 2010
PowerLayer Microsystems is a fabless semiconductor company based in Beijing, China, with an additional office in Shenzhen. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in developing system-on-chip (SOC) solutions tailored for the high definition television (HDTV) and set-top box (STB) markets. Its product line includes PLM SOCs that are designed to receive, decode, and play HDTV signals along with rich Internet multimedia content, catering to consumer electronic products such as Internet HDTV sets and multimedia players. PowerLayer Microsystems also provides management and playback solutions for multi-format Internet content, primarily serving consumer electronic manufacturers across distribution channels in Japan, Taiwan, Korea, and the United States.

Sinowyde Energy Technologies

Venture Round in 2009
Sinowyde Energy Technologies is an energy efficiency technology company that specializes in developing systems to enhance energy management in industrial boiler operations. The company focuses on improving combustion efficiency in various applications, including power plant boilers, to significantly reduce coal consumption. By implementing its software solutions, production plants can optimize boiler performance, which leads to substantial energy savings and lower operational costs. Sinowyde aims to support industries in achieving greater energy efficiency and sustainability through its innovative technologies.

Analogix Semiconductor

Series B in 2009
Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductor devices tailored for the digital multimedia and communications markets. The company offers a range of products including SlimPort devices, timing controllers, mobile display converters, accessory display converter chips, and display controllers. These products enhance the capabilities of portable devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and televisions, enabling them to deliver high-quality video, audio, and data to high-definition displays. Notably, the SlimPort ANX7688 allows for impressive video resolutions, supporting 4K video at 60 frames per second and full HD at 120 frames per second. Established in 2002, Analogix is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Beijing and Shenzhen, China, as well as locations in Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan.

Borqs Technologies

Series B in 2009
Borqs Technologies, Inc. is a high-tech company headquartered in Beijing, China, specializing in the development of software and hardware solutions for Android-based smart connected devices. Established in 2007, the company operates through two main segments: Mobile Virtual Network Operator Services and Connected Solutions. Borqs provides a range of services, including 2G/3G/4G voice and data services, cloud solutions, and commercial-grade Android platform software tailored for mobile chipset manufacturers, device OEMs, and operators. Additionally, it manufactures customizable hardware products such as smart trackers, ruggedized handsets, tablets, and mobile connectivity modules. The company primarily generates revenue through hardware sales, with a significant portion derived from its operations in the United States, China, and India. Borqs Technologies employs a skilled workforce, predominantly consisting of technical personnel, many of whom possess advanced degrees and extensive research and development experience in the telecommunications and software industries.

Lattice Power

Venture Round in 2009
Lattice Power (Jiangxi) Corporation is a high-tech enterprise based in Nanchang, China, specializing in the research and production of silicon substrate materials for gallium nitride (GaN) based light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Founded in 2006, the company focuses on innovative LED technologies, offering a wide range of products including high-power LED chips, which have received national recognition for their advanced technology. Lattice Power's product lineup encompasses solutions for commercial lighting, display applications, liquid-crystal display (LCD) backlighting, and vehicle lighting, including interior lights and intelligent driving assistance systems. The company is known for its proprietary GaN blue light emitting diodes with silicon substrates, supported by numerous patents, and maintains a diverse technological foundation that includes sapphire and carborundum substrates. As a subsidiary of Shunfeng International Clean Energy Limited, Lattice Power continues to contribute to the evolution of LED technology, emphasizing cost-effective and efficient lighting solutions.

Lattice Power

Series B in 2007
Lattice Power (Jiangxi) Corporation is a high-tech enterprise based in Nanchang, China, specializing in the research and production of silicon substrate materials for gallium nitride (GaN) based light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Founded in 2006, the company focuses on innovative LED technologies, offering a wide range of products including high-power LED chips, which have received national recognition for their advanced technology. Lattice Power's product lineup encompasses solutions for commercial lighting, display applications, liquid-crystal display (LCD) backlighting, and vehicle lighting, including interior lights and intelligent driving assistance systems. The company is known for its proprietary GaN blue light emitting diodes with silicon substrates, supported by numerous patents, and maintains a diverse technological foundation that includes sapphire and carborundum substrates. As a subsidiary of Shunfeng International Clean Energy Limited, Lattice Power continues to contribute to the evolution of LED technology, emphasizing cost-effective and efficient lighting solutions.

I3 Mobile

Venture Round in 2000
I3 Mobile, headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, specializes in providing personalized information services for users of wireless communication devices, including mobile phones and pagers. The company's flagship offering, Pronto, is a mobile subscription service that combines the functionalities of a concierge with advanced voice recognition technology. Pronto delivers a range of information and services tailored to individual user preferences throughout the day, covering areas such as financial data, news, weather, sports, and travel. Since its incorporation in 1991, i3 Mobile has focused on enhancing the user experience by offering customizable data services that cater to the specific needs of wireless device users.
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