UMC Capital

UMC Capital, established in February 2001, serves as the corporate venture arm of United Microelectronics Corporation, based in Taipei, Taiwan. The firm focuses on identifying and investing in innovative technologies within sectors such as semiconductors, automotive, industrial automation, and digital health. By leveraging the resources of its parent company and its affiliates, UMC Capital aims to foster productive relationships with entrepreneurs, support the development of emerging applications, and generate financial returns for United Microelectronics Corporation.

Anita Chao

Senior Director

Winnie Chen

Vice President

MIchelle Chen

Director

Christie Hung

Vice President

Grad Liu

Vice President

Rachel Liu

Senior Director

DJ Lung

Vice President

Steve Pan

Director

Kris Peng

President

Alex Shen

Vice President

James Yen

Vice President

Past deals in Taiwan

Hahow

Series B in 2022
Hahow is an educational marketplace that allows experts to share their knowledge and earn money through crowdfunded video course. At Hahow, talent and knowledge are not only valued but also valuated. More importantly, Hahow allows for such skills to be more effectively passed on by lowering the barriers for cross-domain learning. We believe that education is a way of life. Through proper utilization of technology and creativity, we hope to serve as the catalyst for the transfer and circulation of knowledge and skills, thereby spreading the joy of learning worldwide.

Appier

Series D in 2019
Appier Inc. is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions to enhance customer engagement for enterprises. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, Appier offers a range of AI-driven products, including Aideal, which aids in accelerating purchase decisions; AIQUA, a platform for proactive customer engagement based on user behavior; AIXON, a data science platform that enriches customer data for better audience insights and predictive modeling; and CrossX, an AI-powered advertising solution designed for optimal campaign performance. The company serves approximately 1,000 global brands and agencies, facilitating real-time bidding, programmatic media buying, and deep learning capabilities to help businesses target and retain customers effectively. Appier operates in 14 markets across Asia, including major cities such as Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, and Sydney.

Cerebrex

Venture Round in 2017
CerebrEX, Inc., a fabless semiconductor company, develops display technologies for the flat panel display market. It offers advanced display controllers, including PM LSI, backlight LED drivers/controllers relating to displays; and IP and macrocells. Its business activities include planning, development, production, and sale of LSI; marketing and VAR of ODM LSI/modules; providing IP and macrocell services; and operating as a bi-directional agent between Japan and China/Taiwan as technical representative. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Osaka, Japan with additional offices in Tokyo, Japan; and Taipei, Taiwan.

EZTABLE

Series B in 2015
EZTABLE is an online restaurant reservation platform founded in Taipei, Taiwan, in April 2008. It is recognized as the largest platform of its kind in Asia, aiming to connect diners with restaurants that match their lifestyle and accommodate various gatherings. The platform facilitates communication between users and restaurants, allowing customers to request preferred seating arrangements, such as a corner or center table, ahead of time. By offering these services at a low subscription fee, EZTABLE enhances the dining experience and streamlines the reservation process for its users.

IC Media Corporation

Series D in 2004
IC Media is a leading developer of outstanding CMOS digital sensors. By incorporating many of the requirements for a digital camera onto highly integrated systems-on-chip (SOC) solutions, IC Media provides market leading solutions for PC cameras, digital still cameras, digital camcorders, toys with vision, surveillance systems, video (cellular) phones, environmental monitors, and applications for the automotive, medical and industrial markets. IC Media's employees include outstanding technologists in digital and mixed-signal IC design as well as software and system development. IC Media was founded in March 1998 by Dr. Ben Wu and Dr. Jim Li, two technology leaders who wanted to apply their expertise to the promising market for CMOS camera sensors. IC Media's first single-chip imaging device, the ICM-105A, was introduced in the fall of 2000. This innovative device lowered the price of adding still and video imaging to basic digital camcorders, low-cost digital still cameras, toys, security systems, and low-cost personal computers. Since this first product introduction, IC Media has grown significantly and now boasts a product line ranging from small, low-priced QCIF sensors to multi-megapixel sensor chips for a wide variety of applications. IC Media now employs a broad staff of technologists in its San Jose, Calif., Mesa, Ariz., and Taipei, Taiwan offices.

IC Media Corporation

Series C in 2004
IC Media is a leading developer of outstanding CMOS digital sensors. By incorporating many of the requirements for a digital camera onto highly integrated systems-on-chip (SOC) solutions, IC Media provides market leading solutions for PC cameras, digital still cameras, digital camcorders, toys with vision, surveillance systems, video (cellular) phones, environmental monitors, and applications for the automotive, medical and industrial markets. IC Media's employees include outstanding technologists in digital and mixed-signal IC design as well as software and system development. IC Media was founded in March 1998 by Dr. Ben Wu and Dr. Jim Li, two technology leaders who wanted to apply their expertise to the promising market for CMOS camera sensors. IC Media's first single-chip imaging device, the ICM-105A, was introduced in the fall of 2000. This innovative device lowered the price of adding still and video imaging to basic digital camcorders, low-cost digital still cameras, toys, security systems, and low-cost personal computers. Since this first product introduction, IC Media has grown significantly and now boasts a product line ranging from small, low-priced QCIF sensors to multi-megapixel sensor chips for a wide variety of applications. IC Media now employs a broad staff of technologists in its San Jose, Calif., Mesa, Ariz., and Taipei, Taiwan offices.