Sinovation Ventures

What is Sinovation Ventures?

Sinovation Ventures is a leading Chinese venture capital firm with a focus on developing the technology landscape in China and the United States.

Founded in 2009 by Dr. Kai-Fu Lee and others, the firm operates with a presence in major Chinese cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Nanjing, and Guangzhou. With around $3 billion in assets under management (AUM) spread across ten USD and RMB funds, Sinovation Ventures actively manages an expansive portfolio comprising of over 400 companies that span the breadth of the technology sector.

Their investment prowess targets emerging and disruptive technologies with a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence, big data, consumer internet, B2B and enterprise trade, education, medical and health, deep tech, Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and edtech. The fund's investment capacity ranges from a minimum of $250,000 to a maximum of $10,000,000, with a sweet spot for investments at around $2,500,000.

As specialists in early-stage and seed investments, Sinovation Ventures is committed to nurturing and supporting ventures that hold the potential to forge new paths in their respective fields. They aim to help great entrepreneurs build world-class companies. Their approach is not limited to financial investment, as the firm provides resources and strategic guidance to ensure the growth and sustainability of their portfolio companies.

This comprehensive engagement underscores Sinovation Ventures' dedication to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within the dynamic landscapes of technology and business.

What they say:

We are a full-service venture capital firm actively investing in the Chinese market.

What we look for: We invest in the technology market.