CTC Capital

CTC Capital is a prominent venture capital firm established in 2006 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, with additional offices in Nanjing and Taipei. The firm specializes in investing in the semiconductor industry and has broadened its focus to include sectors such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), Industry 4.0, and advanced manufacturing. CTC Capital aims to support innovative companies and technologies within these fields, positioning itself as a key player in the rapidly evolving technology landscape.

Shanshan Shi

Managing Director (Operations)

Past deals in Embedded Software

Eaglechip

Angel Round in 2022
EagleChip is a chip design company that specializes in the development and design of Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). It focuses on research and development, creating tailored electronic design automation (EDA) toolchains that cater to various industries. These industries include communications, data centers, industrial control, consumer electronics, smart vehicles, video processing, and medical electronics. EagleChip aims to provide high-quality FPGA chip solutions to meet the specific needs of its customers, ensuring a reliable domestic supply in the competitive semiconductor market.

SynSense

Series A in 2021
SynSense is a neuromorphic computing company based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing ultra-low-power vision and biosignal processors, as well as point cloud and always-on auditory processing solutions. These products are designed for artificial intelligence edge computing applications, including autonomous robots, mobile and embedded devices, wearable healthcare systems, security, computing, and IoT applications. SynSense's neuromorphic processors overcome the limitations of traditional von Neumann computers by providing an unprecedented combination of ultra-low power consumption and low-latency performance.

Semidrive Technology

Series B in 2021
Nanjing Semidrive Technology Ltd., established in 2018, is a Chinese company specializing in the design and manufacture of core processor chips for automotive applications. It offers a range of products, including the X9 chip for eCockpit systems, the V9 chip for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving, and the G9 chip for vehicle central gateway applications. Semidrive operates with a fabless manufacturing model and has research and development facilities in Nanjing and Beijing, with an additional office in Shenzhen.

MEMSDrive

Series A in 2021
MEMS Drive Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development and marketing of advanced MEMS actuators. Its primary focus is on hardware applications for mobile imaging in portable electronics, particularly in cellphone cameras. The company designs an optical image stabilization actuator that employs electrostatic forces between electrically conductive combs to deliver fast and precise image stabilization, addressing motion in camera systems. Supported by its customers in the mobile device sector, MEMS Drive Inc. is positioned at the forefront of innovation in imaging technology, catering to the evolving demands of the portable electronics market.

Phlexing

Venture Round in 2021
Phlexing specializes in the research and development of integrated circuit chips and provides an electronic design automation (EDA) toolchain tailored for integrated circuit design companies. The company's technology focuses on enhancing power consumption, performance, and area (PPA) metrics. Phlexing offers solutions for chip physical design signoff and verification, addressing critical aspects such as parasitic extraction, power integrity, electromigration, IR drop, and reliability. By promoting collaboration and innovation in chip design and manufacturing, Phlexing aims to improve design efficiency and facilitate the delivery of high-quality products for its clients.

Semidrive Technology

Series A in 2020
Nanjing Semidrive Technology Ltd., established in 2018, is a Chinese company specializing in the design and manufacture of core processor chips for automotive applications. It offers a range of products, including the X9 chip for eCockpit systems, the V9 chip for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving, and the G9 chip for vehicle central gateway applications. Semidrive operates with a fabless manufacturing model and has research and development facilities in Nanjing and Beijing, with an additional office in Shenzhen.

Silicon Integrated

Series B in 2020
Wuhan Silicon Integrated Co., Ltd., established in 2016, specializes in designing and manufacturing high-performance analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits. The company's core products include intelligent audio power amplifiers, recognized by major mobile phone manufacturers, and Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensors for 3D imaging, utilizing advanced back-illuminated technology for high precision and low power consumption. These products cater to a wide range of applications such as AR/VR technology, machine vision, drones, facial recognition, and autonomous driving, enabling businesses to integrate these solutions into their products.

SynSense

Series A in 2020
SynSense is a neuromorphic computing company based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing ultra-low-power vision and biosignal processors, as well as point cloud and always-on auditory processing solutions. These products are designed for artificial intelligence edge computing applications, including autonomous robots, mobile and embedded devices, wearable healthcare systems, security, computing, and IoT applications. SynSense's neuromorphic processors overcome the limitations of traditional von Neumann computers by providing an unprecedented combination of ultra-low power consumption and low-latency performance.

Zijingwei

Venture Round in 2020
Zijingwei is an analog chip solution provider that features low power consumption, low noise, low-temperature drift, and small size.

Cambricon Technologies

Series B in 2018
Cambricon Technologies is a leading company in the development of artificial intelligence core chips, focusing on applications in cloud servers, edge computing devices, and terminal equipment. Founded by Professor Chen Tianshi, a recognized expert in processor architecture and artificial intelligence, the company has established itself as a pioneer in smart chip technology. It offers a diverse range of chip products and system software solutions, serving various industries including smart terminals and intelligent robotics. Notably, Cambricon introduced the Cambrian-1A processor in 2016, which was the first commercial deep learning processor designed for smartphones, wearable devices, and other terminal applications. The company continues to innovate in the field of AI chip technology, contributing to advancements in intelligent systems.
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