Yunqi Partners
Venture capitalShanghai · Pre-Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Yunqi Partners believes that technological innovation originates from universities and the frontiers of industry, and it has built an extensive academic-industry-research ecosystem. The firm collaborates with leading global universities (such as MIT and Shanghai Jiao Tong University) and cutting-edge companies to advance innovation in technology investing. It emphasizes deep technical expertise, independent judgment rather than chasing hype, and long-term commitment—backing founders early and accompanying them through lengthy periods of technical validation in demanding, frontier fields like general AI, foundation models, database infrastructure, and commercial space/rocketry.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 11 of 41 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×7Hardware ×4Deep Tech ×3Robotics ×3Semiconductors ×3Fintech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Cleantech ×1
HQs:China×10
Investments · 41 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathPartnerMichael· solo GP
PartnerMichael· solo GP
Design and construction technology company co-founded by Huang Xiaohuang.
PartnerMichael· solo GP
PartnerMichael· solo GP
Icekredit provides supply chain finance risk solutions for core supply chain enterprises, industry platforms, and banks, using big data, cloud computing, AI, and blockchain to identify and manage risks across upstream and downstream transactions.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintech
PartnerMichael· solo GP
Infiscale develops a compiler-based software toolchain and unified platform supporting CPUs, GPUs, and NPUs to build a domestic AI chip software ecosystem in China.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechSemiconductorsShanghai, CN
PartnerMichael· solo GP
INTCO Medical manufactures medical consumables and healthcare products including disposable nitrile and vinyl gloves, rehabilitation equipment, physical therapy devices, patient monitoring and electrosurgery products, and personal care items.
Advanced ManufacturingHealthtechMedical Devices
PartnerMichael· solo GP
Isaber (Qinghe Jingyuan) develops wafer bonding equipment and technologies — including surface-activated, plasma-activated, thermocompression, temporary/debonding, hybrid, and chip-level bonding, plus gas cluster ion beam polishing — for heterogeneous integration of semiconductor and semiconductor-related materials.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsTianjin, CN
PartnerMichael· solo GP
PartnerMichael· solo GP
Lightstandard develops photonic in-memory computing chips and mixed analog-digital SOCs using an opto-electronic hybrid architecture and 3D optical-electronic packaging for AI computing.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechSemiconductors
PartnerMichael· solo GP
Large language model and general AI technology company founded by Yan Junjie, listed on Hong Kong Stock Exchange in January 2026.
PartnerMichael· solo GP
Neolix designs and manufactures autonomous driving vehicles for urban logistics and delivery, developing its core technology in-house including central domain control hardware and its own factory.
Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationRoboticsBeijing, CN
PartnerMichael· solo GP
PartnerMichael· solo GP
Realman Robotics builds teleoperation workstations, cloud-based scheduling systems, and robot terminals connected in a unified network for real-time remote operation and multi-device management.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareRobotics
PartnerMichael· solo GP
PartnerMichael· solo GP
Commercial aerospace company specializing in reusable rocket technology, founded by Tang Wen.
PartnerMichael· solo GP
Zhichi provides an integrated contact center and customer service platform combining text and voice, human and AI agents, and software with BPO operations, with integrations to large language models such as OpenAI, DeepSeek, Claude, and Amazon Bedrock.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
PartnerMichael· solo GP
Unified world model research and development company founded by Wang Qian.
PartnerMichael· solo GP
Technology company that listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
PartnerMichael· solo GP
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Yunqi Partners invest at?
- Yunqi Partners invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Yunqi Partners's typical check size?
- Yunqi Partners typically writes checks of $2.1M – $60M.
- What sectors does Yunqi Partners focus on?
- Yunqi Partners focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Energy, Quantum Computing, Robotics, Semiconductors, Space Tech.
- Where is Yunqi Partners located?
- Yunqi Partners is headquartered in Shanghai, CN.
- Does Yunqi Partners lead rounds?
- Yunqi Partners typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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