Northern Light Venture Capital, established in 2005, is a China-focused venture capital firm headquartered in Menlo Park, California. Led by a team of experienced local Chinese and "returnee" executives, the firm manages multiple funds totaling approximately US$1.5 billion. Northern Light invests in early and growth-stage opportunities across information technology, new media, TMT, clean technologies, consumer services, and healthcare sectors. Notable portfolio companies include Meituan.com and Kaixin001.com. The firm targets innovative and disruptive technologies that leverage China's resources to build global enterprises.
Suite 1720, 17/F Hutchison House, 10 Harcourt Road, Central, Hong Kong
Feng Deng
Founding Managing Director
Freeman Ding
Executive Director
Jeffrey Lee
Co-Founder and Director
Lei Yang
Partner
Lixin Li
Managing Director
Lu Lin
Executive Director
Simon Sun
Venture Partner
Zhi Tan
Venture Partner
Tony Wu
Partner
Ben Yan
Executive Director
Fiona Yu
Partner
Johnny Zhang
Associate
Zhang Peng
Investment Analyst
Past deals in Nanotechnology
Shengrun New Materials
Seed Round in 2025
Shengrun New Materials is an aerogel material and system solution service provider integrating advanced material process research and development, product application development, advanced production line design, and mature system solutions.
Moge Microflow
Seed Round in 2023
Moge Microflow is a manufacturer of equipment for microreactors. It provides continuous flow production technologies and equipment for nanomaterials, pharmaceutical intermediates, and fine chemicals, as well as standardized high-end microreactor equipment.
Huahuixin Group
Series B in 2022
"Huahuixin" was established in 2017. Its core capabilities are the design, development and production of micro-nano structured optical chips and laser chips, which are in the upstream chip manufacturing link of the optoelectronics industry. There are two main business models: on the one hand, relying on high-end optoelectronic chip technology capabilities to provide joint R&D and foundry services for optoelectronic chip design companies; on the other hand, based on the team's technical capabilities in micro-nano structured optical chips and laser chips, Independent research and development, design and large-scale production of optoelectronic products.
Deptrum
Series A in 2019
Deptrum Limited, founded in 2018 by three scientists from Silicon Valley, specializes in developing optical technology and 3D vision solutions. Headquartered in Shanghai, with an additional location in Shenzhen, the company offers a full-stack solution that encompasses both hardware and software, leveraging nanophotonics and artificial intelligence to enhance machine perception of the 3D world. Deptrum's proprietary technology is designed for diverse applications across multiple sectors, including intelligent terminals, augmented and virtual reality, intelligent security, robotics, and automated medical devices. Their innovations include the world's first non-VCSEL structured light solution, which powers a variety of AIoT devices, such as mobile robots and AR devices, enabling enhanced interaction with the environment.
Quantapore
Series C in 2018
Quantapore Inc. is a biotechnology company established in 2009 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, focused on developing nanopore-based nucleic acid sequencing technology. The company's innovative approach employs an optical readout system, which differentiates it from other nanopore methods that typically rely on electrical data acquisition. This technology facilitates rapid and cost-effective sequencing of DNA by utilizing a proprietary optically labeled nanopore that interacts with labeled nucleic acid samples through energy transfer. This quantum-optic interaction enables single molecule sequencing, allowing for high throughput and sensitivity. Quantapore's advancements in sequencing technology aim to enhance medical diagnostics and contribute to improvements in human health.
Nuovo Film
Venture Round in 2012
Nuovo Film Inc. is a nanotechnology company based in Suzhou, China, founded in 2012. It specializes in the development and manufacture of transparent conductive electrode materials for the renewable energy and display industries. Its products are utilized in a variety of applications, including touch screens, thin-film solar panels, functional films, conductive inks, LED lighting, and both flexible and LCD displays. The company is dedicated to providing high-performance technology solutions that enhance the value chains of global clients. Nuovo Film is known for integrating its proprietary Crystode film into Intel-architecture mobile and computing devices, aiming to deliver added value to both end-users and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Additionally, the company operates an office in Palo Alto, California, USA, to support its international endeavors.
Shanghai Denovo Environment Protection
Venture Round in 2010
Shanghai Denovo Environment Protection Co., Ltd. specializes in the regeneration and reuse of industrial water resources, focusing on wastewater treatment for various sectors, including steel and iron production, petrochemicals, and electroplating. Founded in 2003, the company is headquartered in Shanghai, China. It employs advanced technologies such as nanoscale membrane separation, SIC ceramic membranes, and resource regeneration processes to enhance wastewater treatment efficiency. By providing these innovative solutions, Shanghai Denovo Environment Protection aids industries in achieving cleaner production, energy conservation, and emission reduction.
Times Energy
Venture Round in 2008
Times Energy Corporation, headquartered in Beijing, China, specializes in the development and manufacturing of semiconductor light-emitting devices, particularly focusing on high-brightness red LED technology. Since its founding in 2011, the company has emerged as a leader in ultra-high-brightness red LED research within China, producing a range of products that include monochrome screen series, RGB display series, and high-brightness light chips in various wavelengths from 566 to 640 nm. In addition to its core offerings, Times Energy conducts extensive research and development in high-power LED devices, semiconductor lasers, and infrared chips, positioning itself at the forefront of innovation in LED technology.
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