Legend Capital

Legend Capital, established in 2001, is a Beijing-based venture capital firm and subsidiary of Legend Holdings Ltd. It manages multiple funds totaling up to US$700 million, focusing on early-stage IT companies and mid-market growth stage companies in China. Its investment sectors include network applications and services, outsourcing, professional services, IC design, key components, consumer goods, clean technology, healthcare, and modern services. Legend Capital actively supports its portfolio companies, providing business resources and tailored services to facilitate growth and enhance returns. Notable portfolio companies include Joyo.com (acquired by Amazon.com) and Spreadtrum Communications (Nasdaq: SPRD).

Daqing Cai

Managing Director

Hao Chen

Managing Director and Head of Investment

Raymond CHEN

Co-Chief Investment Officer

Rui Chen

Managing Director

Frank Hong

Managing Director

Henry Ji

Executive Director

Yi Kang

Director

Richard Li

President

Jiaqing Li

Managing Director

Joon Sung Park

Executive Director

FAN Qihui

Executive Director

Jenking Shao

Managing Director and Partner

Zhenxing Shao

Partner / Managing Director

Jeff Wang

Managing Director

Junfeng Wang

Managing Director

Nengguang Wang

Managing Director and CFO

Piau-Voon Wang

COO

Tony WANG

VP

Ge Xinyu

Managing Director

Quan Zhou

Managing Director, Partner

Hank Zhou

Executive Director

Hongbin Zhou

Managing Director

Linan Zhu

Chairman

William Wen

Executive Director

Past deals in Embedded Software

Force Inspiration

Angel Round in 2025
Force Inspiration is a start-up focusing on embodied intelligence technology. The company mainly engages in technology development, technical consulting, software development, basic artificial intelligence software development, information system integration services, intelligent robot research and development and sales, and industrial robot manufacturing and sales.

Sifli Technologies

Series A in 2022
Sifli Technologies specializes in the design and development of chips for embedded artificial intelligence and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company creates platforms that facilitate data collection and processing for IoT sensors, as well as inferential processing for edge artificial intelligence. Its products support a range of applications, including smart wearables, medical and health equipment, home automation, intelligent terminals, industrial instruments, and intelligent buildings. By focusing on these areas, Sifli Technologies aims to enhance the functionality and efficiency of connected devices across various industries.

Nuclei System Technology

Venture Round in 2022
Nuclei System Technology is a pioneer in China for the commercialization of RISC-V processor licensing. The company focuses on the development of high-performance and low-power processors, along with their associated system-on-chip (SoC) platforms, aimed at meeting the increasing demand for embedded system applications globally. Nuclei's semiconductor technology is tailored for smart electronics, telecommunications, and computer processing cores. It specializes in creating configurable 32/64-bit RISC-V processors designed for artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) applications, thus delivering innovative solutions to its customers.

Qingwei Intelligent Technology

Series B in 2022
Qingwei Intelligent Technologies creates artificial intelligence chips that may be reconfigured to improve energy efficiency. The company's chips are designed with low power consumption, intelligent speech and visual features in mind, providing customers with a better consumer electronics experience and application.

ESWIN Computing

Series C in 2021
ESWIN Computing specializes in the research and development of RISC-V computing architecture, focusing on the design and testing of integrated circuits for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company develops chips used in display devices and wearable technology, providing comprehensive solutions in areas such as artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, and the Internet of Vehicles. By combining innovative design with advanced materials, ESWIN Computing aims to enhance user experiences across various digital platforms.

Eswin

Series B in 2020
Eswin specializes in integrated circuit (IC) application solutions across various sectors, including mobile devices, smart homes, smart transportation, and industrial IoT. The company manufactures 12-inch monocrystalline silicon polished and epitaxial wafers, which are essential for semiconductor production. Eswin is dedicated to optimizing advanced equipment and processes to produce high-quality, dislocation-free, ultra-flat silicon wafers, primarily utilized for logic chips, flash memory chips, dynamic random access memory (DRAM), image sensors, and display driver ICs. Additionally, Eswin offers rear-end IC packaging and testing services. The company operates research and development centers in China, the U.K., and South Korea, along with production facilities located in Xi'an, Chengdu, Hefei, and Suzhou.

RT-Thread

Series B in 2019
RT-Thread is a Shanghai-based company established in 2006 that specializes in developing an open-source real-time operating system (RTOS) for embedded devices. The RTOS is designed for a wide range of applications, particularly in the Internet of Things (IoT) sector, offering features such as cross-chip compatibility, cloud integration, ultra-low power consumption, and security. The system includes a device virtual file system, a device manager framework, low-power management, and firmware update capabilities. RT-Thread supports both resource-constrained microcontroller systems with its Nano version, which requires minimal memory, and more resource-rich IoT devices, allowing for modular customization through user-friendly tools. The company serves various industries, including new energy, home appliances, and transportation, providing a stable and scalable platform that facilitates easy access to major IoT cloud services.

Black Sesame Technologies

Series B in 2019
Black Sesame Technologies is an AI digital imaging technology firm founded in 2016, with locations in Silicon Valley and Shanghai. The company specializes in developing solutions for real-world AI challenges, focusing on image processing, computing images, and embedded sensing platforms. It provides advanced algorithms for applications in smartphones, autonomous driving, and various consumer electronics. The firm conducts extensive research and development, including core algorithm development, ASIC design, and software systems for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Black Sesame Technologies is committed to innovation, quality, and reliable service, leveraging the extensive industry experience of its team members. The company has designed automotive-grade system-on-chips (SoCs), including the high-computing Huashan Series and the cross-domain Wudang Series, aimed at enhancing intelligent vehicle solutions and driving the future of mobility.

RT-Thread

Series A in 2018
RT-Thread is a Shanghai-based company established in 2006 that specializes in developing an open-source real-time operating system (RTOS) for embedded devices. The RTOS is designed for a wide range of applications, particularly in the Internet of Things (IoT) sector, offering features such as cross-chip compatibility, cloud integration, ultra-low power consumption, and security. The system includes a device virtual file system, a device manager framework, low-power management, and firmware update capabilities. RT-Thread supports both resource-constrained microcontroller systems with its Nano version, which requires minimal memory, and more resource-rich IoT devices, allowing for modular customization through user-friendly tools. The company serves various industries, including new energy, home appliances, and transportation, providing a stable and scalable platform that facilitates easy access to major IoT cloud services.

VeriSilicon

Venture Round in 2014
VeriSilicon, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Plano, Texas, is a semiconductor company specializing in custom silicon solutions and system-on-chip (SoC) turnkey services. It offers a wide range of services, including the design and manufacture of memory chips, and provides licensable digital signal processing cores, Hantro Video IPs, and eDRAM. VeriSilicon caters to diverse industries such as smartphones, media tablets, HDTVs, set-top boxes, and data centers, targeting advanced process technologies like 28nm and FD-SOI. The company's portfolio includes five types of in-house processor IPs and over 1,400 analog and mixed signal IPs and RF IPs, enabling it to deliver comprehensive, customized silicon solutions.

Norel System

Series A in 2013
Norel Systems Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Tianjin, China, with additional sales and support offices in Shenzhen. Founded in 2009 by experienced professionals from Silicon Valley and local marketing experts, the company specializes in the design and development of complex System-on-Chip (SOC) solutions that require high-speed mixed signal expertise. Norel Systems offers advanced mobile storage solutions, including low power USB 3.0 to SATA bridge controllers, and has developed proprietary PHY IPs for various protocols such as PCIe, HDMI, and Thunderbolt. The company also focuses on Advanced Video Transport (AVT) technology, which provides scalable, real-time, visually lossless solutions for the HD video surveillance market. With a commitment to delivering high-quality products and experiences, Norel Systems aims to lead the market in providing integrated circuit solutions for mobile devices, consumer electronics, and PCs.

Norel System

Venture Round in 2011
Norel Systems Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Tianjin, China, with additional sales and support offices in Shenzhen. Founded in 2009 by experienced professionals from Silicon Valley and local marketing experts, the company specializes in the design and development of complex System-on-Chip (SOC) solutions that require high-speed mixed signal expertise. Norel Systems offers advanced mobile storage solutions, including low power USB 3.0 to SATA bridge controllers, and has developed proprietary PHY IPs for various protocols such as PCIe, HDMI, and Thunderbolt. The company also focuses on Advanced Video Transport (AVT) technology, which provides scalable, real-time, visually lossless solutions for the HD video surveillance market. With a commitment to delivering high-quality products and experiences, Norel Systems aims to lead the market in providing integrated circuit solutions for mobile devices, consumer electronics, and PCs.
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