Vertex Ventures China

Vertex Ventures China is a venture capital firm that backs high-growth internet and technology startups across mainland China. Based in Beijing and Shanghai, it provides capital and growth-support services to portfolio companies and leverages the Vertex network of venture funds across the United States, Israel, Southeast Asia and India, supported by Vertex Holdings for local insight with a global perspective. The firm focuses on software, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, machine learning and edtech, aiming to help portfolio companies scale domestically and compete internationally.

Li Wei

Managing Partner

Tianran LIU

Partner

Tay Choon Chong

Managing Partner

Zhijin Xia

Managing Partner

Xia Zhijin

Partner

Ying Xu

General Partner

Xu Ying

General Partner

Jianwei YUAN

Partner

Past deals in Semiconductor

Longsailing

Series A in 2024
Longsailing is a semiconductor manufacturing firm that works on smart connectivity and wireless sectors.

Viewtrix Technology

Venture Round in 2024
Viewtrix Technology specializes in the development of display driver chips and circuit boards, focusing on enhancing display resolution and color representation across various types of screens, including OLED, LCD, and LED. The company’s technologies are designed to support a range of electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and notebooks. By providing advanced display solutions, Viewtrix Technology enables electronics manufacturers to improve the quality of their products while simultaneously reducing costs.

Evolusia

Venture Round in 2023
Evolusia specializes in the R&D and production of substrates for cutting-edge semiconductor materials like gallium oxide, a fourth-generation semiconductor.

Longsailing

Series A in 2023
Longsailing is a semiconductor manufacturing firm that works on smart connectivity and wireless sectors.

Longsailing

Seed Round in 2022
Longsailing is a semiconductor manufacturing firm that works on smart connectivity and wireless sectors.

X-Times

Series A in 2021
X-Times is a technology company that creates high-end digital chip design solutions. The company is focusing on independent research and development of the digital implementation EDA platform in accordance with the 3S concept (Smart, Speedy, Simple), including a new generation of layout and wiring technology while providing high-end digital chip design solutions, which can greatly improve chip design efficiency and help realize one-time rapid mass production of chips. It accompanies the rapid development and industrial take-off of many partners in the field of integrated circuits, such as artificial intelligence, smart cars, 5G, and cloud computing.

Evolusia

Angel Round in 2021
Evolusia specializes in the R&D and production of substrates for cutting-edge semiconductor materials like gallium oxide, a fourth-generation semiconductor.

Semidrive Technology

Series B in 2021
Nanjing Semidrive Technology Ltd., established in 2018, is a Chinese company specializing in the design and manufacture of core processor chips for automotive applications. It offers a range of products, including the X9 chip for eCockpit systems, the V9 chip for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving, and the G9 chip for vehicle central gateway applications. Semidrive operates with a fabless manufacturing model and has research and development facilities in Nanjing and Beijing, with an additional office in Shenzhen.

Longsailing

Angel Round in 2021
Longsailing is a semiconductor manufacturing firm that works on smart connectivity and wireless sectors.

Picocom

Series A in 2020
Picocom is a specialist in 5G open RAN baseband semiconductors and software, focused on designing and marketing products that comply with Open RAN standards. The company develops baseband system-on-chips (SoCs) and carrier-grade software tailored specifically for 5G small cell infrastructure. By providing advanced semiconductor solutions, Picocom aims to enhance the capabilities and performance of 5G networks for industry users.

Semidrive Technology

Series A in 2020
Nanjing Semidrive Technology Ltd., established in 2018, is a Chinese company specializing in the design and manufacture of core processor chips for automotive applications. It offers a range of products, including the X9 chip for eCockpit systems, the V9 chip for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving, and the G9 chip for vehicle central gateway applications. Semidrive operates with a fabless manufacturing model and has research and development facilities in Nanjing and Beijing, with an additional office in Shenzhen.

Lingxi Microelectronics

Seed Round in 2020
Lingxi Microelectronics focuses on research and development of high-performance analog-to-digital converters (ADCs).

BlueX Microelectronics

Series A in 2020
BlueX Microelectronics, headquartered in Hefei, China, is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the design, development, and marketing of ultra-low power wireless systems-on-chip and analog semiconductors. Their products cater primarily to Internet of Things (IoT) and wearable applications, with a focus on minimizing power consumption and cost. The company's offerings are employed in a wide range of end-user applications, including IoT, wearable devices, consumer electronics, intelligent sports equipment, wireless medical devices, remote control systems, security devices, and toys.

Eigencomm

Venture Round in 2019
Eigencomm Ltd. is a Shanghai-based company established in 2017 that specializes in the research, development, and sales of cellular network internet chips. The company focuses on creating turnkey solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystems, particularly in the realm of smart home appliances. Eigencomm offers standard NB-IoT terminal chips that ensure comprehensive cellular data connectivity and extended standby durations, positioning itself as a key player in the cellular IoT market.

Semidrive Technology

Seed Round in 2019
Nanjing Semidrive Technology Ltd., established in 2018, is a Chinese company specializing in the design and manufacture of core processor chips for automotive applications. It offers a range of products, including the X9 chip for eCockpit systems, the V9 chip for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving, and the G9 chip for vehicle central gateway applications. Semidrive operates with a fabless manufacturing model and has research and development facilities in Nanjing and Beijing, with an additional office in Shenzhen.

PlayNitride

Series E in 2019
PlayNitride is a Taiwan-based technology company founded in 2014 that focuses on MicroLED display technology and related products. It develops and commercializes its PixeLED display technology for high-resolution, high-contrast MicroLED displays and provides MicroLED modules and panels, supported by research, development, design, production and sales activities. The company operates in Taiwan and aims to deliver high-performance, low-power display solutions.

Grenergy

Venture Round in 2019
Grenergy is an integrated circuit design company founded in August 2016 and headquartered in Nanjing, China. The company focuses on the research and development, as well as the sales, of energy-saving power management chips. Grenergy aims to provide innovative solutions in the field of power management, catering to the growing demand for energy efficiency in various applications.

iOranges Automation

Series B in 2018
iOranges Automation is a precision assembly and testing technology developer. The company offers standard automation products and flexible production line solutions to end customers in a variety of industries, including 3C electronics, automotive electronics, medical electronics, and the semiconductor industry, allowing clients to have a full life cycle of industrial services via data collection and data analysis.

iOranges Automation

Series A in 2017
iOranges Automation is a precision assembly and testing technology developer. The company offers standard automation products and flexible production line solutions to end customers in a variety of industries, including 3C electronics, automotive electronics, medical electronics, and the semiconductor industry, allowing clients to have a full life cycle of industrial services via data collection and data analysis.

iOranges Automation

Seed Round in 2017
iOranges Automation is a precision assembly and testing technology developer. The company offers standard automation products and flexible production line solutions to end customers in a variety of industries, including 3C electronics, automotive electronics, medical electronics, and the semiconductor industry, allowing clients to have a full life cycle of industrial services via data collection and data analysis.

Smarter Microelectronics

Series C in 2016
Smartermicro is a fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops and provides MMIC, RF and Analog IC. The Company's product portfolio currently includes Gain block, GPA, Switch, Power Amplifier, Mixer, and etc. With world-class technology,Smartermicro has a broad range of technology capability and IP portfolio on RF, Analog, and SOC design. We have developed our core competency through a combination of technical knowhow, which enables us to develop our comprehensive system-level intellectual property. Smartermicro focuses on technical innovation with efficient operation model to meet today’s customer increasing demand on high performance, highly integrated, low cost, and small PCB RF PA and RF FEM.

Smarter Microelectronics

Series B in 2014
Smartermicro is a fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops and provides MMIC, RF and Analog IC. The Company's product portfolio currently includes Gain block, GPA, Switch, Power Amplifier, Mixer, and etc. With world-class technology,Smartermicro has a broad range of technology capability and IP portfolio on RF, Analog, and SOC design. We have developed our core competency through a combination of technical knowhow, which enables us to develop our comprehensive system-level intellectual property. Smartermicro focuses on technical innovation with efficient operation model to meet today’s customer increasing demand on high performance, highly integrated, low cost, and small PCB RF PA and RF FEM.

Silicon Quantum

Silicon Quantum is a company that specializes in the design of optical quantum integrated chips as well as the development of important quantum informational tools, machinery, and solutions for optical quantum computing, quantum security, and quantum education and research.
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