DJEL
Venture Round in 2024
DJEL is a semiconductor equipment and software company that specializes in integrated circuit yield management. The company develops and manufactures advanced semiconductor measurement equipment aimed at enhancing the efficiency of chip design, manufacturing, and testing processes. DJEL's innovative inspection machines are designed to help semiconductor manufacturers improve production yields, thereby optimizing their operations within the semiconductor industry. By providing real-time optimized systems and technical solutions, DJEL supports its clients in achieving higher performance and reliability in their semiconductor products.
NeuroXess
Series A in 2022
NeuroXess is a high-tech life science company focusing on flexible electrode BCI (Brain-computer interface) technologies to protect and explore the brain.
Xinwang Microelectronics, also known as ChipON, is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the research and development of reliable and high-quality microcontroller units (MCUs) and digital signal processors (DSPs). The company focuses on 8-bit and 32-bit MCUs based on its proprietary KungFu core architecture. ChipON has successfully launched several products, including KF8F, KF8L, KF8A, KF8TS, KF8S, KF32A, KF32F, KF32L, and KF32LS, catering to professional chip application markets. Additionally, ChipON offers supporting tools such as the ChipON IDE integrated development environment, ChipON PRO programming software, and KungFu Minipro simulation programmer. The company's expertise spans from chip core design to tool development, covering the entire ecosystem with its own intellectual property.
BrainQ
Venture Round in 2021
BrainQ is a company that specializes in developing precision neurology therapies aimed at treating impaired brain functions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Jerusalem, Israel, BrainQ utilizes a brain-computer interface (BCI)-based approach to target damaged neuronal networks and promote neuro recovery. By integrating machine learning algorithms with neuroscience, the company extracts biological insights that inform the creation of tailored therapies. This innovative approach aims to empower individuals with neurological disorders, helping them achieve greater independence and improved quality of life.
DMAI (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. specializes in developing a cognitive artificial intelligence platform designed to enhance machine-to-human interaction and collaboration. The company's technology integrates multiple disciplines, including computer vision, cognitive science, language dialogue, machine learning, robotics, and game ethics. DMAI's solutions are applicable across various sectors, such as education, healthcare, gaming, smart driving, personal assistants, and smart robotics. The company aims to create personalized AI assistants that foster genuine connections and facilitate individual learning experiences. By focusing on understanding the underlying complexities of intelligence, DMAI seeks to empower users and professionals in education and healthcare to deliver tailored instruction and care. With a commitment to improving engagement and motivation, DMAI believes that its cognitive AI solutions can help address significant challenges faced by individuals, such as educational attainment and chronic health issues. Based in China, DMAI is dedicated to advancing the potential of cognitive AI for the betterment of society.
DMAI
Venture Round in 2019
DMAI (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. specializes in developing a cognitive artificial intelligence platform designed to enhance machine-to-human interaction and collaboration. The company's technology integrates multiple disciplines, including computer vision, cognitive science, language dialogue, machine learning, robotics, and game ethics. DMAI's solutions are applicable across various sectors, such as education, healthcare, gaming, smart driving, personal assistants, and smart robotics. The company aims to create personalized AI assistants that foster genuine connections and facilitate individual learning experiences. By focusing on understanding the underlying complexities of intelligence, DMAI seeks to empower users and professionals in education and healthcare to deliver tailored instruction and care. With a commitment to improving engagement and motivation, DMAI believes that its cognitive AI solutions can help address significant challenges faced by individuals, such as educational attainment and chronic health issues. Based in China, DMAI is dedicated to advancing the potential of cognitive AI for the betterment of society.
Ola is a mobile technology platform based in India that connects passengers with a variety of transportation options, including cabs, auto-rickshaws, bikes, and shuttle buses. Founded by Ankit Bhati and Bhavish Aggarwal in December 2010, the company operates its services through a mobile application available on Windows, Android, and iOS platforms. Ola's platform is designed to provide convenient and transparent ride-hailing services, enabling users to book city taxis, outstation travel, car rentals, and corporate travel. With its headquarters in Bengaluru and additional offices across the country, Ola aims to enhance urban mobility by offering a broad network of transportation solutions. Additionally, Ola Café focuses on delivering food from top-rated local restaurants to customers within 20 minutes, further diversifying the company’s offerings.
Impossible Foods
Convertible Note in 2018
Impossible Foods Inc. is a Redwood City, California-based company that specializes in developing plant-based substitutes for meat, dairy, and fish products. Founded in 2011 by Patrick Brown and Monte Casino, the company utilizes a combination of natural ingredients, including proteins, fats, amino acids, and vitamins sourced from greens, seeds, and grains, to recreate the taste and texture of traditional meats and dairy. Its product lineup includes items such as burgers and pork alternatives, which are marketed as healthier options for consumers. Impossible Foods distributes its products through various channels, including restaurants and online platforms in the United States.
XGimi
Corporate Round in 2018
XGimi is a developer and manufacturer of high-performance, multi-functional smart projectors and laser TVs, established in 2012 and based in Chengdu, China. The company specializes in high-definition projectors that are embedded with an Android operating system and offer three-dimensional viewing capabilities. XGimi is dedicated to creating affordable giant-screen projection solutions, aiming to enhance the viewing experience for consumers worldwide.
Cellular Biomedicine Group
Post in 2018
Cellular Biomedicine Group, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative immunotherapies for cancer and stem cell therapies for degenerative diseases in Greater China. The company employs proprietary cell-based technologies, including various forms of CAR-T therapy, which targets different cancer types, and human adipose-derived mesenchymal progenitor cells aimed at treating joint diseases. Its product pipeline features therapies such as CD20 and CD22 CAR-T for B cell malignancies, and alpha fetoprotein TCR-T targeting hepatocellular carcinoma. Additionally, Cellular Biomedicine is developing knee osteoarthritis treatments, including AlloJoin and Re-Join, the latter having completed Phase IIb trials. The company also engages in broader biopharmaceutical activities, encompassing research and development, technical support, and manufacturing of pharmaceutical polypeptides and medical devices. It has established a partnership with Novartis Pharma AG to produce and supply the CAR-T cell therapy Kymriah in China. Founded in 2001, Cellular Biomedicine Group is headquartered in New York, New York, and draws on a wealth of cellular medicine research and expertise from scientists and clinicians across the United States, England, and China.
SenseTime
Series B in 2017
SenseTime Group Limited is an artificial intelligence company specializing in computer vision and deep learning technologies. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Beijing, China, the company develops a wide range of AI solutions, including face and body analysis, image and video recognition, autonomous driving technologies, and medical image analysis. SenseTime's proprietary AI infrastructure, SenseCore, supports scalable and efficient AI software platforms tailored for various applications across sectors such as smart cities, intelligent transportation, healthcare, and finance. The company is also active in advancing industry standards related to data security and ethical AI practices, having contributed to numerous national and international guidelines. With a presence in multiple countries, including Japan, Singapore, and several locations in China, SenseTime aims to drive innovation and foster sustainable productivity through its AI technologies.
Coursera, Inc. is an online education platform that provides access to a wide range of courses offered by over 140 universities and organizations globally. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Coursera serves more than 20 million registered learners with over 1,000 courses spanning various fields, including arts, business, computer science, data science, and personal development. The platform enables users to engage with educational content through video lectures, interactive quizzes, and peer-graded assessments, promoting both career advancement and personal enrichment. Coursera operates through three segments: Consumer, Enterprise, and Degrees, with the majority of its revenue coming from individual learners seeking practical skills and professional certifications. The company aims to make education affordable, accessible, and relevant, leveraging technology and data to enhance the learning experience.
Miaopai develops a mobile based application for sharing short videos. Its service now has 70 million daily active users. Miaopai produces mobile device applications. It offers software products that allow users to customize videos and pictures. Chan Sheng and Han Kun founded Xuanyixia Technology in 2011 that later became Yixia Tech and then Miaopai. Its headquarters is in Beijing in China.
Astrum Education Group
Acquisition in 2016
Astrum Education Group is a prominent private education provider in the United Kingdom, based in London. The organization encompasses three esteemed independent colleges: Duff Miller College located in South Kensington, Lansdowne College in Notting Hill, and Chelsea Independent College in Chelsea. Astrum Education is dedicated to delivering progressive and personalized education and training services through its institutions, which include schools and summer programs. The group is committed to fostering an innovative learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of its students.
Alphaeon Credit
Convertible Note in 2016
Alphaeon Corporation is a company that develops and provides a range of beauty, wellness, and lifestyle products, along with financing solutions for medical and dental care. Based in Irvine, California, Alphaeon offers nutritional supplements aimed at skin wellness, beauty products that address issues like fine lines and thinning eyelashes, and Omega-3 products for eye health. In addition to these products, Alphaeon specializes in patient financing, providing flexible payment plans for services related to plastic surgery, ophthalmology, dermatology, orthopedics, and cosmetic dentistry. Their platform facilitates both the booking of these services and the financing options available, ensuring patients can access advancements in lifestyle healthcare while managing their budgets effectively. Established in 2012, Alphaeon operates both online and through partnerships with practitioners to enhance the patient experience.
Jerry Education
Series A in 2016
Jerry school, an institution which is training primary and secondary school-based students, was set up by Zhang Jiancheng and his professional team. Zhang graduated from the School of Foreign Studies in Peking University, and now he is a famous basic English education expert, the expert of domestic examination, the chairman and president of Beijing Jierui Tianxia Educational Technology. Co., Ltd., as well. The school was established in August 2004. Since its inception, it has won a good reputation in the majority of students and parents. This is totally due to a professional and dedicated team of teachers, the strict teaching management system, a unique method of teaching, individualized tutoring, one-to-one tracking service system and the ideal learning effect. In the development process of Jerry School, each branch adopts unified brand and unified teaching management system, a unified teaching service, unified teacher deployment, unified system textbooks, unified standard lectures, unified complaints system, so as to provide a higher level of service for each participant and parent. In the early days, Jerry School has opened a number of accessible channels of communication and established the Headmaster's office to ensure that complaints can be replied promptly. The goal which shows the quality service of Jerry School is to make every student and parent satisfied. The school also participated in some renowned nationwide large-scale activities, such as China Youth English All-Round Talent Show Activities which is sponsored by China National Committee For the Wellbeing of the Youth, and Flying Red Scarf - National Children's Comprehensive Quality Display Show Activities sponsored by Chinese Young Pioneers Business Development Center. Currently, there are nearly 1,000 employees working in Jerry School, and more than 50 branch schools has been set up in Beijing. By the year of 2014, nearly 263,423 talented students have been trained in all. Each year, tens of thousands of students (more than 3,000 classes) learn in Jerry School. Today, Jerry School has developed into an educational institution of primary and secondary school which is involved in English, mathematics, physics, chemistry, art, studying abroad and other brands, and in the meantime it has owned a number of development platforms, such as the basic education system, educational research and development system, studying abroad system, pre-school education system, and it has already been large educational institutions which consists of the set of education and training, research and development of education, book publishing, one-to-one tracking service, nationality Study Tour and so on.
Alphaeon Credit
Series B in 2015
Alphaeon Corporation is a company that develops and provides a range of beauty, wellness, and lifestyle products, along with financing solutions for medical and dental care. Based in Irvine, California, Alphaeon offers nutritional supplements aimed at skin wellness, beauty products that address issues like fine lines and thinning eyelashes, and Omega-3 products for eye health. In addition to these products, Alphaeon specializes in patient financing, providing flexible payment plans for services related to plastic surgery, ophthalmology, dermatology, orthopedics, and cosmetic dentistry. Their platform facilitates both the booking of these services and the financing options available, ensuring patients can access advancements in lifestyle healthcare while managing their budgets effectively. Established in 2012, Alphaeon operates both online and through partnerships with practitioners to enhance the patient experience.
Didi
Venture Round in 2015
Didi Chuxing, founded in 2012 in Beijing, is a leading mobile transportation platform providing app-based services such as taxi hailing, private car-hailing, social ride-sharing, car rental, and enterprise solutions. With over 450 million users and daily orders reaching 25 million, Didi offers a variety of mobility options to optimize resource allocation through big data-driven algorithms. The company aims to address transportation, environmental, and employment challenges by collaborating with communities and partners. Acquiring Uber China in 2016, Didi has over 21 million drivers and car owners on its platform, generating income while offering convenient transportation solutions to users worldwide.
Rong360 is a Chinese company specializing in customized financing and loan services. It provides a platform for users to search and compare various loan products offered by banks and lending agencies. By facilitating direct contact between users and bank personnel, Rong360 creates a comprehensive marketplace for financing solutions. The platform also offers personalized search results, enabling users to find credit cards, loan applications, and wealth management products tailored to their financial needs and credit profiles. Additionally, Rong360 delivers data risk management solutions that assist financial service providers in areas such as application approval and fraud detection, enhancing the overall efficiency of the lending process.
Elcelyx Therapeutics
Series E in 2015
Elcelyx Therapeutics, founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Diego, California, focuses on developing innovative treatments for diabetes and obesity-related metabolic disorders through its proprietary Gut Sensory Modulation (GSM) technology. The company's lead product candidate, NewMet, is designed to improve glucose metabolism by amplifying hormone release in the lower gut, thereby addressing significant unmet needs in the oral anti-diabetic market. Currently entering Phase 2b development, NewMet represents a potential breakthrough in diabetes management. Elcelyx also offers Lovidia, which targets similar metabolic issues without causing systemic side effects. The company is supported by a skilled management team, experienced investors, and a network of scientists and clinicians. In 2013, Elcelyx established NaZura BioHealth Inc. to focus on developing additional non-NewMet assets, further expanding its research and product pipeline.
Proteus Digital Health
Series G in 2015
Proteus Digital Health, Inc. was a digital medicines company headquartered in Redwood City, California, founded in 2001. It specialized in developing innovative products and services that integrated pharmaceuticals with ingestible sensors, wearable technology, mobile applications, and cloud computing. The company's offerings included ingestible sensors that communicated medication adherence, wearable sensor patches to monitor physiological responses, and digital platforms for data analytics. These technologies aimed to empower patients and their families in managing health, while providing healthcare providers with tools to enhance decision-making and optimize treatment outcomes. In November 2020, Proteus Digital Health filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and subsequently ceased operations.
Shanghai Ymatou Network Technology Co., Ltd. operates a cross-border e-commerce platform that connects global retail markets with domestic consumers. Founded in 2010 and based in Shanghai, the company facilitates independent overseas shopping through its C2C and M2C marketplace. Ymatou offers a diverse range of products, including skin care, makeup, clothing, luggage, home goods, and digital appliances. The platform emphasizes high-quality products and trendy lifestyles, attracting over 1 million users and processing more than 10,000 daily orders. By synchronizing cultural concepts and quality offerings from around the world, Ymatou enables consumers to easily access and purchase international products online.
Soneva Group
Private Equity Round in 2014
The Soneva Group is a luxury resort operator based in Bangkok, Thailand, with properties in the Maldives and Thailand. Founded in 1995, the company focuses on providing high-end accommodations in the form of private residences and villas, complemented by a variety of amenities including spas, restaurants, bars, pools, and lounges. Soneva aims to create a unique guest experience emphasizing barefoot luxury and sustainability, featuring distinctive offerings such as outdoor bathrooms, water slides, observatories, and organic gardens. This approach caters primarily to foreign tourists seeking an upscale and environmentally conscious vacation experience.
Mobileye
Private Equity Round in 2013
Mobileye is a leader in the development and deployment of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technologies. The company specializes in creating a comprehensive portfolio of solutions that include both software and hardware components, designed to enhance vehicle safety and pave the way for future autonomous driving capabilities. Its offerings range from driver assistance tools to fully autonomous systems, such as Mobileye Chauffeur and Mobileye Drive. In addition to its core technologies, Mobileye provides data services aimed at optimizing maintenance operations and improving mobility infrastructure. With a strong foundation in computer vision, machine learning, mapping, and data analysis, Mobileye plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of transportation.