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Sinovation Ventures
Venture capitalBeijing · Seed–Series C · 29 people tracked
Also known as Innovation Partners Llc.
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Investment thesis
Sinovation Ventures focuses on backing entrepreneurs building world-class technology companies, with a particular emphasis on Chinese startups and broader global technology and innovation. The firm manages multiple USD- and RMB-denominated funds and supports its portfolio across the technology sector.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 29 people
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Founder mafia
3 people who came through Sinovation Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 15 of 18 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×5Enterprise Software ×5Deep Tech ×4E-commerce ×3Healthtech ×3SaaS ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2AgTech ×2
HQs:United States×10China×6Canada×1France×1
Investments · 18 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22022 · 22020 · 22019 · 12017 · 29 dated
Insilico Medicine uses artificial intelligence to discover and develop new drugs, operating an AI-driven platform for pharmaceutical research and development.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechHong Kong, US
Aleksandrs Zavoronkovs(Executive Officer, Director)Alex Zavoronkov(Director)Alex Zhavoronkov(Founder)inAlex Aliper(President)inFeng Ren(Chief Scientific Officer, Executive Director & Co-CEO)in
BoardNisa Leung(Director)in
Co-investorsLilly Asia VenturesOrbiMedQiming Venture PartnersWarburg PincusBaidu VenturesEight Roads Ventures+13 more
01.AI builds full-stack enterprise and sovereign AI solutions, including foundation models, industry agents, and decision-support applications for CEOs, executives, investment teams, and B2B/government sales organizations.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareBeijing, CN
Guoyin Wang(Founder)in
BoardKai-Fu Lee(Founder)in
Co-investorsHongShan Capital GroupIndex VenturesKorea Investment PartnersLux CapitalNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Quadrille Capital+1 more
Edyn makes a soil sensor and connected water valve that monitor garden conditions and automate watering schedules for home gardeners and small farms.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechSan Francisco, US
Jason Aramburu(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorAcequia Capital (AceCap)BINARY CAPITALIndicator VenturesMorningside GroupParkwood Consolidated+3 more
Eight Sleep manufactures a smart bed system called the Pod that provides personalized temperature control, elevation adjustment, and integrated sound for sleep optimization.
ConsumerHardwareIoTWellness & FitnessNew York City, US
Matteo Franceschetti(Founder)inMassimo Andreasi Bassi(Founder)inAlexandra Zatarain(Founder)inAndrea Ballarini(Founder)
BoardNG YiPin(Director)
Co-investorsAltra VentureAntiAzure Capital PartnersBlue Scorpion InvestmentsCapital B Private HoldingsComcast Ventures+73 more
Framed Data offers machine learning software that identifies customer churn patterns and reasons for user attrition, serving enterprises that want predictive analytics capabilities without hiring specialized staff.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Thomson Nguyen(Founder)inElliot Block(Founder)in
Co-investorsNYU Innovation Venture FundY CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesFundamental VenturesGV (Google Ventures)Initialized Capital+1 more
Gestala develops ultrasound-based brain-computer interfaces aimed at whole-brain read and write capabilities, targeting treatment of neurological disorders such as chronic pain, stroke rehabilitation, and PTSD.
Deep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesShanghai, CN
Phoenix Peng(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsGobi PartnersDalton VentureHongShan Capital GroupSeas Capital
One Month offers online courses in computer programming, coding, and business skills, including Ruby, Rails, Python, JavaScript, and project management.
Developer ToolsEdTechNew York City, US
Mattan Griffel(Founder)inChris Castiglione(Founder)in
Co-investorsFundersClubY CombinatorAndreessen HorowitzAvlok CapitalGeneral CatalystMaverick Ventures+5 more
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Prophesee develops neuromorphic vision systems using event-based sensors and AI algorithms inspired by human vision, enabling applications in industrial automation, aerospace and defense, autonomous systems, and medical devices.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSemiconductorsParis, FR
Luca VerreinJean Ferré(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsiBionextEuropean Investment BankIntel CapitalSupernova Invest360 CapitalAurum Venture Partners+3 more
Robby provides software tools for home service companies to help technicians educate homeowners and close sales during service visits.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSBoston, US
Vineet Jammalamadaka(Founder)inFeroze Mohideen(Founder)inJoseph Schwarzmann(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorAmino CapitalBenchstrength PartnersBlast.ClubFounders FactoryRobinhood
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Robby Technologies develops autonomous robots designed to deliver food, groceries, and packages to customers' doorsteps.
Advanced ManufacturingRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Rui Li(Founder)inDheera Venkatraman(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorAmino CapitalFrees FundYunqi Partners
Strikingly is a website builder that enables users to create and publish websites without coding or design experience in under 30 minutes.
Creator EconomyE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSShanghai, CN
David Haisha Chen(Founder)inTeng Bao(Founder)inDafeng Guo(Founder)in
Co-investorsFundersClubK5 VenturesSv Tech Ventures, Inc.TSVCY CombinatorZillionize+9 more
UniUni provides technology-driven last-mile parcel delivery services for e-commerce companies of all sizes, operating through a network of independent contractor drivers and package handlers.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainVancouver, CA
Peter Lu(Founder)inKevin Wang(Founder)in
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersCeltic House Asia PartnersCeltic House Venture PartnersDCM VenturesHat-Trick CapitalLanchi Ventures+7 more
Beidenmedical is a medical device supplier and distributor serving healthcare dealers and partners in China, operating a digital supply and services platform for medical equipment distribution.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaSNanjing, CN
Co-investorsAddor CapitalMarathon Venture PartnersPuhua Capital
Berkeley, US
Matthew Ramirez(Executive Officer, Director)inDonald McQuade(Executive Officer)
BoardFrank Yeary(Director)Jennifer Carolan(Director)in
Co-investorsKapor CapitalLearn CapitalReach Capital
XAG develops agricultural drones, ground rovers, autopilot consoles, smart fertigation systems, and farm management IoT products for precision farming and intelligent management of water, fertilizer, and pesticides.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningRobotics
Peng Bin(Founder)
Co-investorsSoftBank Vision FundBaiduBaidu CapitalBaidu VenturesGL VenturesSoftBank Group
4Paradigm conducts research in AutoML and artificial intelligence technologies, partnering with universities and research institutions globally to advance AI applications across industries.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnterprise Software
Wenyuan Dai(Founder & CEO)inQiang Yang(Co-founder)Dai Wenyuan(Founder)
Co-investorsCisco InvestmentsGreen Pine Capital PartnersPrimavera Venture Management LimitedTusStarHongShan Capital Group
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesStrikingly · en.wikipedia.org · Oct 1, 2026
Prophesee · prophesee.ai · Jun 15, 2026
Gestala · techcrunch.com · Mar 12, 2026
Eight Sleep · techcrunch.com · Mar 4, 2026
Robby · ycombinator.com · Feb 11, 2026
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures
as of Mar 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinovation Fund IV, L.P.LPs: Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association | 2018 | — | 2.7% | 1.14x | 0.00x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Sinovation Ventures made?
- Sinovation Ventures has 18 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Sinovation Ventures invest at?
- Sinovation Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C stages.
- What sectors does Sinovation Ventures focus on?
- Sinovation Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Sinovation Ventures located?
- Sinovation Ventures is headquartered in Beijing, CN.
- Does Sinovation Ventures lead rounds?
- Sinovation Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamSinovation Ventures' Kai-Fu Lee on Tech Innovation
Bloomberg Live · Kai-Fu Lee
The Future of Artificial Intelligence w/ Sinovation Ventures CEO Kai-Fu Lee | Technovation 616
Metis Strategy · Kai-Fu Lee
Here's how AI will change our world by 2041 | Kai-Fu Lee, Sinovation Ventures | AI FOR GOOD KEYNOTES
AI for Good · Kai-Fu Lee
Dr Kai-Fu Lee, Chairman and CEO of Sinovation Ventures | Interview | VivaTech
Viva Technology · Kai-Fu Lee
Dr Kai-Fu Lee, founder and CEO Sinovation Ventures
Asia House · Kai-Fu Lee
China: AI Superpower - Kai-Fu Lee (Sinovation Ventures) : O'Reilly : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
Kai-Fu Lee · archive.org
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