Keytone Ventures

What is Keytone Ventures?

Keytone Ventures is a China-focused venture capital firm that specializes in a wide array of sectors including clean-tech, semiconductors, internet, manufacturing, mobile, technology-enabled services, media, commercial services, and software. They primarily invest in companies based in China, aiming to capitalize on the regions growth and innovation potential. Founded in 2008, Keytone Ventures is known for leveraging its decades of collective expertise in Chinese venture capital to assist entrepreneurs in building industry-leading companies.

With a deep understanding of the interconnected global economy, they seek to partner with pioneering entrepreneurs who are breaking new ground in emerging industries through innovative technologies and business models. The founding team at Keytone Ventures brings substantial experience to the table, including former roles such as the Founding Managing Partner at KPCB China and a former partner at IDG-Accel.

Over the years, Keytone has led some of China's most successful investments, amassing significant operational experience and industry knowledge. This expertise has positioned Keytone Ventures as a committed partner to tech transformation in China, working with outstanding companies like China PNR, Garena, DerbySoft, CloudMinds, Kuyun, and Wanhu. They champion the innovation cycle through active participation and guidance in key growth stages of their investee companies.

Keytone Ventures invests in a diverse set of industries including IT and TMT, hardware and manufacturing, AI and big data, blockchain and cryptocurrencies, gaming and esports, real estate and construction, and healthcare and wellness. The firm targets investment opportunities with a minimum investment of 6,500,000 USD and can invest up to a maximum of 60,500,000 USD in a single portfolio company.