ZhenFund

ZhenFund is a venture capital firm established in 2011 by Bob Xu and Victor Wang, in collaboration with Sequoia Capital China. Based in Beijing, with additional offices in Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Silicon Valley, ZhenFund focuses on seed stage investments and has over $1 billion under management. The firm primarily targets sectors such as e-commerce, education, artificial intelligence, mobile internet, and healthcare. Its portfolio includes over 750 high-growth companies, highlighting its significant presence in China’s early-stage venture capital landscape. Notable investments include companies like OFO, VIPKID, and Hero Entertainment. ZhenFund aims to support and inspire the next generation of global entrepreneurs, leveraging the founders' extensive experience in the education sector and successful investment track records.

Anna Fang

Founding Partner and CEO

Wei Kuang

Principal

Yuan Liu

Partner

Tianyi Qin

Principal

Yuguang Sun

Investment Associate

Lulu Sun

VP

Victor Wang

Co-Founder

Debbie Wang

VP

Terry Wang

Venture Partner

Bob Xiaoping Xu

Founding Partner

Fangzhou Yao

Managing Director

Li Yi

Investment Associate

Emma Yin

Partner

Meng Yuan

Investment Associate

Yazhe Zhang

Board Member, Partner and Director

Zhaoyu Zheng

Partner

Past deals in iOS

O'Pay Electronic Payment

Series A in 2019
O'Pay Electronic Payment is a mobile payment mobile app.

Elephant Magazine

Series B in 2019
Developer of an application intended to provide readers with original articles weekly. The company develops a new media platform that provides readers with original articles about history, politics, and culture, enabling users to learn knowledge and read high quality contents.

Koala Reading

Series A in 2018
Koala Reading is a children's reading app platform. Koala Reading created a quantified Chinese graded reading standard (ER Framework), which can be used to evaluate the reading difficulty of any text in Chinese. Also, the app helps schools create digital libraries and connect student reading level tests with offline reading behavior. Xiangyue Education Technology is the developer of Koala Reading.

Thunkable

Venture Round in 2018
From MIT's App Inventor and YCombinator's W2016 batch, Thunkable allows anyone to build powerful native apps. With Thunkable, it's simple to design, and simple to code-- simply drag and drop to create fast, native, reliable apps. You don't need to download large development suites, command-line kits, or simulators. You can use the many built-in app templates as they are, or make changes. Make your changes online and see them on your device instantly with the Thunkable mobile app. Upload your apps directly to the Play Store or send them to friends!

Xiaodaka

Series A in 2018
Xiaodaka is a social application operating on the WeChat platform, specializing in check-in management and data recording services. The app enables users to join various communities focused on interests such as reading, fitness, and foreign language learning. Users can "punch-in" their progress by sharing pictures and text, which fosters positive reinforcement and encourages sustained engagement. Through this interactive approach, Xiaodaka aims to enhance user motivation and facilitate community building around shared goals.

Miaojia

Series A in 2018
Shenzhen Miaojia Mobile Internet Technology Co., Ltd. is a private company established in 2015 and located in Shenzhen, China. The company specializes in providing internet services for the new energy vehicle sector and the car aftermarket. Miaojia operates an online-to-offline (O2O) natural gas fueling service app that assists drivers in locating nearby fueling stations and facilitates payments via WeChat Pay.

Internet of Services

Initial Coin Offering in 2018
The Internet of Services (IOS) offers a secure & scalable infrastructure for online service providers. Its high TPS, scalable and secure blockchain, and privacy protection provide infinite possibilities for online service providers to serve their customer base. IOST has offices in Beijing and San Francisco.

Koala Reading

Series A in 2017
Koala Reading is a children's reading app platform. Koala Reading created a quantified Chinese graded reading standard (ER Framework), which can be used to evaluate the reading difficulty of any text in Chinese. Also, the app helps schools create digital libraries and connect student reading level tests with offline reading behavior. Xiangyue Education Technology is the developer of Koala Reading.

Xiaodaka

Series A in 2017
Xiaodaka is a social application operating on the WeChat platform, specializing in check-in management and data recording services. The app enables users to join various communities focused on interests such as reading, fitness, and foreign language learning. Users can "punch-in" their progress by sharing pictures and text, which fosters positive reinforcement and encourages sustained engagement. Through this interactive approach, Xiaodaka aims to enhance user motivation and facilitate community building around shared goals.

Versa

Seed Round in 2017
Versa, Inc. is a Shanghai-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven video and photo editing applications. Founded in 2017, it offers the Macaron Play Picture application, which allows users to create and edit visual content through intelligent recognition technology. The app features various functionalities, including filters, background removal, and the ability to transform photos into artistic styles such as oil paintings or animations. Versa aims to empower individuals by enhancing their creative potential, making visual creation accessible to a broader audience. The platform is particularly popular among modern artists and young creators, who utilize its tools to bring their imaginative visions to life.

CastBox

Series A in 2017
CastBox operates a spoken audio platform that allows users to find, access, create, and enjoy a wide variety of spoken audio content, including podcasts, on-demand radio, and audiobooks. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Beijing, with additional offices in Hong Kong and San Francisco, the platform is accessible via mobile devices, desktops, and smart home devices. CastBox employs proprietary technology, including curated podcast recommendations and an in-audio deep search feature, which enhances the user experience by delivering personalized content based on individual listening habits. The platform supports multiple languages and offers a free download option, enabling users to listen to audio content anytime and anywhere. Using natural language processing and machine learning algorithms, CastBox effectively transcribes spoken audio and tailors search results to meet user preferences.

Koala Reading

Series A in 2017
Koala Reading is a children's reading app platform. Koala Reading created a quantified Chinese graded reading standard (ER Framework), which can be used to evaluate the reading difficulty of any text in Chinese. Also, the app helps schools create digital libraries and connect student reading level tests with offline reading behavior. Xiangyue Education Technology is the developer of Koala Reading.

Xiaodaka

Seed Round in 2017
Xiaodaka is a social application operating on the WeChat platform, specializing in check-in management and data recording services. The app enables users to join various communities focused on interests such as reading, fitness, and foreign language learning. Users can "punch-in" their progress by sharing pictures and text, which fosters positive reinforcement and encourages sustained engagement. Through this interactive approach, Xiaodaka aims to enhance user motivation and facilitate community building around shared goals.

NewsBreak

Series B in 2017
News Break is an AI-powered news aggregator that delivers the most relevant local news. It aims to make local information easily accessible and abundantly available, with the goal of helping people everywhere live safer, more vibrant, more truly connected lives. Its long-term vision is to be the world’s largest intelligent local information platform, connecting and empowering local users, local content creators, and local advertisers. The company was founded in 2015 by ex-Yahoo executive Jeff Zheng, with Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang as Advisor. News Break launched its iOS and Android apps in 2016.

Zero Zero Robotics

Series B in 2017
Zero Zero Robotics Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced hover cameras, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, with additional offices in Beijing, San Francisco, Hangzhou, and Taiwan. Co-founded by Stanford Ph.D.s MQ Wang and Tony Zhang, the company focuses on developing smart flying robotics that enhance user experiences. Its flagship product, the Hover Camera Passport, is designed for capturing unique perspectives and significant moments, and has garnered multiple awards, including accolades from Red Dot Design and CES. The camera operates using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Flight drone software and incorporates artificial intelligence for navigation, making it suitable for a variety of events such as family vacations and weddings. With a workforce of over 120 employees, Zero Zero has established partnerships, including a notable collaboration with Apple retail, and has attracted investment from firms such as IDG and GSR Ventures.

Internet of Services

Series A in 2016
The Internet of Services (IOS) offers a secure & scalable infrastructure for online service providers. Its high TPS, scalable and secure blockchain, and privacy protection provide infinite possibilities for online service providers to serve their customer base. IOST has offices in Beijing and San Francisco.

Koala Reading

Seed Round in 2016
Koala Reading is a children's reading app platform. Koala Reading created a quantified Chinese graded reading standard (ER Framework), which can be used to evaluate the reading difficulty of any text in Chinese. Also, the app helps schools create digital libraries and connect student reading level tests with offline reading behavior. Xiangyue Education Technology is the developer of Koala Reading.

Yiigoo

Series A in 2016
Yiigoo Project (Beijing)Technology Co., Ltd. manufactures clothing for babies zero to eight months old. The firm was founded in 2016 and is based in China.

CastBox

Seed Round in 2016
CastBox operates a spoken audio platform that allows users to find, access, create, and enjoy a wide variety of spoken audio content, including podcasts, on-demand radio, and audiobooks. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Beijing, with additional offices in Hong Kong and San Francisco, the platform is accessible via mobile devices, desktops, and smart home devices. CastBox employs proprietary technology, including curated podcast recommendations and an in-audio deep search feature, which enhances the user experience by delivering personalized content based on individual listening habits. The platform supports multiple languages and offers a free download option, enabling users to listen to audio content anytime and anywhere. Using natural language processing and machine learning algorithms, CastBox effectively transcribes spoken audio and tailors search results to meet user preferences.

Luoji Siwei

Series B in 2016
iGetGet is a mobile app which allows users to subscribe to learn from key opinion leaders (KOLs).

Zero Zero Robotics

Series A in 2016
Zero Zero Robotics Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced hover cameras, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, with additional offices in Beijing, San Francisco, Hangzhou, and Taiwan. Co-founded by Stanford Ph.D.s MQ Wang and Tony Zhang, the company focuses on developing smart flying robotics that enhance user experiences. Its flagship product, the Hover Camera Passport, is designed for capturing unique perspectives and significant moments, and has garnered multiple awards, including accolades from Red Dot Design and CES. The camera operates using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Flight drone software and incorporates artificial intelligence for navigation, making it suitable for a variety of events such as family vacations and weddings. With a workforce of over 120 employees, Zero Zero has established partnerships, including a notable collaboration with Apple retail, and has attracted investment from firms such as IDG and GSR Ventures.

CastBox

Seed Round in 2016
CastBox operates a spoken audio platform that allows users to find, access, create, and enjoy a wide variety of spoken audio content, including podcasts, on-demand radio, and audiobooks. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Beijing, with additional offices in Hong Kong and San Francisco, the platform is accessible via mobile devices, desktops, and smart home devices. CastBox employs proprietary technology, including curated podcast recommendations and an in-audio deep search feature, which enhances the user experience by delivering personalized content based on individual listening habits. The platform supports multiple languages and offers a free download option, enabling users to listen to audio content anytime and anywhere. Using natural language processing and machine learning algorithms, CastBox effectively transcribes spoken audio and tailors search results to meet user preferences.

CastBox

Seed Round in 2016
CastBox operates a spoken audio platform that allows users to find, access, create, and enjoy a wide variety of spoken audio content, including podcasts, on-demand radio, and audiobooks. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Beijing, with additional offices in Hong Kong and San Francisco, the platform is accessible via mobile devices, desktops, and smart home devices. CastBox employs proprietary technology, including curated podcast recommendations and an in-audio deep search feature, which enhances the user experience by delivering personalized content based on individual listening habits. The platform supports multiple languages and offers a free download option, enabling users to listen to audio content anytime and anywhere. Using natural language processing and machine learning algorithms, CastBox effectively transcribes spoken audio and tailors search results to meet user preferences.

The ONE Music Group

Series B in 2016
The ONE Music Group, founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in manufacturing musical instruments that integrate digital technology to enhance the learning experience. The company offers a range of products, including pianos, keyboards, and accessories such as bags and stands. Notably, its flagship product, The ONE Smart Piano, is recognized as the world's first Apple MFi-certified upright piano, featuring integrated LED lights that facilitate immediate song learning for beginners. Additionally, The ONE Music Group provides an application compatible with iOS and Android devices, enabling users to access video lessons, LED light-guided sheet music, and interactive piano games. The company markets its products primarily in China and North America, with a strong online sales presence.

Internet of Services

Seed Round in 2016
The Internet of Services (IOS) offers a secure & scalable infrastructure for online service providers. Its high TPS, scalable and secure blockchain, and privacy protection provide infinite possibilities for online service providers to serve their customer base. IOST has offices in Beijing and San Francisco.

YeeCall

Seed Round in 2016
YeeCall Network Limited provides social network application. The application offers free calls and messages, location sharing, and chatting services. YeeCall Network Limited is based in China.

Hyper

Seed Round in 2015
Hyper is a video magazine designed for iPad that emphasizes a minimalistic aesthetic and a curated selection of content. Each daily edition features between six to twelve carefully chosen videos, offering users a streamlined experience focused on quality rather than quantity. By delivering the most relevant and engaging content in a visually appealing format, Hyper aims to provide a refreshing alternative to traditional video platforms.

AutoIo

Seed Round in 2015
AutoIO Technology Co., LTD. is a Shanghai-based company specializing in the research, design, development, manufacturing, and sales of LCD instruments for automotive applications. The company focuses on creating advanced infotainment systems that integrate applications like maps into automotive instrument panels, primarily through its JetCast solution. AutoIO utilizes a Linux-based vehicle-borne operating system platform, which allows automotive businesses to efficiently develop customized infotainment systems. Recognized for its strong research and development capabilities, AutoIO has quickly established itself as a leading innovator in the industry.

ToShow

Angel Round in 2015
Developer of an application that allows users to draw graffiti styled art pieces. The company's application records the process of users drawing graffiti styled scribbles, providing a unique style of outlet for artists who want to construct minimalistic art pieces without thinking about colors and brush styles.

ToShow

Seed Round in 2015
Developer of an application that allows users to draw graffiti styled art pieces. The company's application records the process of users drawing graffiti styled scribbles, providing a unique style of outlet for artists who want to construct minimalistic art pieces without thinking about colors and brush styles.

Zero Zero Robotics

Seed Round in 2015
Zero Zero Robotics Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced hover cameras, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, with additional offices in Beijing, San Francisco, Hangzhou, and Taiwan. Co-founded by Stanford Ph.D.s MQ Wang and Tony Zhang, the company focuses on developing smart flying robotics that enhance user experiences. Its flagship product, the Hover Camera Passport, is designed for capturing unique perspectives and significant moments, and has garnered multiple awards, including accolades from Red Dot Design and CES. The camera operates using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Flight drone software and incorporates artificial intelligence for navigation, making it suitable for a variety of events such as family vacations and weddings. With a workforce of over 120 employees, Zero Zero has established partnerships, including a notable collaboration with Apple retail, and has attracted investment from firms such as IDG and GSR Ventures.

Yingxiong Huyu

Series A in 2015
Yingxiong Huyu is a developer of mobile e-sports games and an organizer of e-sports competitions.

Jike

Seed Round in 2015
Jike is a mobile application based in China that serves as a brief information recommendation tool and social media platform. It specializes in aggregating information through a topic subscription model, allowing users to receive personalized content recommendations. The application enables users to access curated information, follow topics of interest, and stay updated on relevant news and events, creating a tailored experience for each individual.

Yingxiong Huyu

Series A in 2015
Yingxiong Huyu is a developer of mobile e-sports games and an organizer of e-sports competitions.

Apricot Forest

Series C in 2014
Apricot Forest Information Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd., also known as Xingshulin, is a Beijing-based company that specializes in developing mobile software applications for physicians in China. Founded in 2011, the company aims to enhance the management of patient workloads and communication for healthcare professionals. Its mobile app offers a range of features, including access to patient records, medical journals, and discussion boards, thereby supporting doctors in their clinical practice. By combining scientific tools with a focus on user experience, Apricot Forest seeks to improve efficiency and increase productivity among Chinese healthcare providers.

Nice

Series C in 2014
Nice allows users to add labels, stickers and screens to photos that they share on social networks. It currently has close to 10 million registered users. First launched in October 2013 by a team of fashionistas turned developers, nice soon found a niche of like-minded users who enjoyed tagging their clothes with the app. Touted as "China's Instagram", Nice has become the leading photo sharing app in mainland China. Nice has a very active and young audience and also has steady international growth, with multi-lingual interface options available in its settings.

Eyespage

Seed Round in 2014
Make space for a more responsive, useful, and intuitive home screen with Eyespage Launcher. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eyespage.launcher This isn’t another Android app or launcher that adds to the existing clutter on your mobile device because the world doesn’t need another one of those. This is the one that effortlessly helps you accomplish more with less. Automatically and organically. Eyespage Launcher’s ambition is to reform the UI that hasn’t changed much since the introduction of a popularized smart phone almost a decade ago. In essence, Eyespage Launcher is a smart lifestyle that fits in your home screen.

Beijing Shijie Hexin Network Technology

Series A in 2014
Operator of Blink, a photo and video graphic messaging app.

MYBO GAME

Seed Round in 2014
MYBO Game is a gaming company which has developed various gaming applications for the iOS users. Some of their exciting apps are Ponon! Delux

Apricot Forest

Series C in 2014
Apricot Forest Information Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd., also known as Xingshulin, is a Beijing-based company that specializes in developing mobile software applications for physicians in China. Founded in 2011, the company aims to enhance the management of patient workloads and communication for healthcare professionals. Its mobile app offers a range of features, including access to patient records, medical journals, and discussion boards, thereby supporting doctors in their clinical practice. By combining scientific tools with a focus on user experience, Apricot Forest seeks to improve efficiency and increase productivity among Chinese healthcare providers.

The ONE Music Group

Pre Seed Round in 2014
The ONE Music Group, founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in manufacturing musical instruments that integrate digital technology to enhance the learning experience. The company offers a range of products, including pianos, keyboards, and accessories such as bags and stands. Notably, its flagship product, The ONE Smart Piano, is recognized as the world's first Apple MFi-certified upright piano, featuring integrated LED lights that facilitate immediate song learning for beginners. Additionally, The ONE Music Group provides an application compatible with iOS and Android devices, enabling users to access video lessons, LED light-guided sheet music, and interactive piano games. The company markets its products primarily in China and North America, with a strong online sales presence.

Loji

Seed Round in 2014
Loji is a developer of an information application that enhances the way users access and share information. The application features interactive icons that allow users to find and share useful details without leaving iMessage. It provides real-time updates and information about people, places, and things, thereby empowering users to make more informed connections and improve their search experience. By integrating these functionalities within a popular messaging platform, Loji aims to streamline the process of discovering and sharing relevant information, enhancing user engagement and connectivity.

Nice

Series A in 2014
Nice allows users to add labels, stickers and screens to photos that they share on social networks. It currently has close to 10 million registered users. First launched in October 2013 by a team of fashionistas turned developers, nice soon found a niche of like-minded users who enjoyed tagging their clothes with the app. Touted as "China's Instagram", Nice has become the leading photo sharing app in mainland China. Nice has a very active and young audience and also has steady international growth, with multi-lingual interface options available in its settings.

Xiaoyezi Technology

Angel Round in 2014
Xiaoyezi Technology (壹枱The ONE智能钢琴) is a Chinese intelligent hardware and educational technology company. The company’s featured product is named The One Smart Piano, which seamlessly combines iPads and pianos in order to support users learn the piano, play the piano, score, record, share, and more. It simultaneously offers a matching application to work with The One Smart Piano. Users need only connect their iPhones or iPads to The One Smart Piano and enjoy multiple functions such as learning, entertaining, sharing, and interaction.

The ONE Music Group

Angel Round in 2014
The ONE Music Group, founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in manufacturing musical instruments that integrate digital technology to enhance the learning experience. The company offers a range of products, including pianos, keyboards, and accessories such as bags and stands. Notably, its flagship product, The ONE Smart Piano, is recognized as the world's first Apple MFi-certified upright piano, featuring integrated LED lights that facilitate immediate song learning for beginners. Additionally, The ONE Music Group provides an application compatible with iOS and Android devices, enabling users to access video lessons, LED light-guided sheet music, and interactive piano games. The company markets its products primarily in China and North America, with a strong online sales presence.

Jeejen

Seed Round in 2014
Jeejen is a developer of smartphones for seniors.

Pianpian

Angel Round in 2013
Pianpian (片片) is a Chinese application owned by Atom Interaction (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd., an internet company focused on innovation. It enables users to watch and download high-definition films and television series including different varieties of blockbusters, TV series, variety programs, animated cartoons, and more. The company’s initial staff comes from National University of Singapore, Michigan State University, Tsinghua University, and many other universities. Its members have previous technology and operation experiences of mobile internet. The company aims on developing interesting mobile applications that can change life and affect the living habits, and spreading it to the Silicon Valley as well as the rest of the world. Developed mobile applications of the company are focused on video, social intercourse, entertainment, and many other features. Pianpian is an audiovisual mobile application developed by Yuanzi Hudong. It was launched in October 2012.

m0um0u

Angel Round in 2013
m0um0u is a social network-based matching and dating application. m0um0u is a China-based company that was founded in 2013 by Yang He.

Jiecao

Seed Round in 2012
Jiecao is an entertainment social app.

Dayima

Seed Round in 2012
Dayima Little Helper is a mobile application focused on providing menstrual period nursing help for women. In addition to the basic calendar function, Dayima also offers tailored and targeted tips to help users obtain the conditioning plan through the professional test. Dayima also has many interaction functions like forum, voting, and more.

Dayima

Seed Round in 2012
Dayima Little Helper is a mobile application focused on providing menstrual period nursing help for women. In addition to the basic calendar function, Dayima also offers tailored and targeted tips to help users obtain the conditioning plan through the professional test. Dayima also has many interaction functions like forum, voting, and more.
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