Northern Light Venture Capital

Northern Light Venture Capital, established in 2005 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, is a venture capital firm that specializes in early and growth stage investments. The firm, led by a partnership of experienced Chinese executives and returnees, manages approximately $1.5 billion in committed capital across multiple funds. It has invested in over 180 portfolio companies, focusing on sectors such as information technology, new media, telecommunications, clean technologies, consumer services, and healthcare. Notable investments include companies like Meituan.com, Kaixin001.com, and Gogo.com. Northern Light Venture Capital aims to leverage China’s industrial, economic, and human resources to foster exceptional enterprises in the global economy.

Wei Cai

Vice President

Feng Deng

Founding Managing Director

Freeman Ding

Executive Director

Yan Ke

Venture Partner

Jeffrey Lee

Managing Director and Co-Founder

Lei Yang

Partner

Lixin Li

Managing Director

Lu Lin

Executive Director

Simon Sun

Venture Partner

Zheng Wei

Venture Partner

Tony Wu

Partner

Ben Yan

Executive Director

Fiona Yu

Partner

Johnny Zhang

Associate

Zhang Peng

Investment Analyst

Past deals in Computer Vision

Xmov Ai

Series C in 2022
Xmov is a company that specializes in developing artificial reality animation solutions, focusing on virtual human and content creation tailored for enterprise users across various Metaverse applications. The company employs advanced motion capture, animation, and artificial intelligence technologies to deliver customized interactive solutions for diverse business scenarios. Additionally, Xmov creates a comprehensive infrastructure for 3D virtual content production, providing full-stack technology and product services aimed at facilitating education, employment, and the development of virtual world platforms. Their innovative approach spans multiple sectors, including entertainment, cultural tourism, e-commerce, finance, education, healthcare, and communications, establishing a multifaceted ecological development model.

Nanovision

Venture Round in 2022
Nanovision Technology is located in Zhongguancun Yongfeng high-tech industrial base, with thousands of square meters of R&D foundation in Yonyou Industrial Park. We also set up a subsidiary company in Chengdu. their company is a high-tech enterprise focused on high-speed and high-precision radiology imaging.Nanovison focus in static CT,x-ray CMOS detectors and x-ray imaging software, etc.Which can be widely used in medical, industrial, security and other fields.

Bominwell Robotics

Series B in 2019
Bominwell Robotics is a joint venture that combines expertise from US returnees and seasoned professionals in the robotics industry, focusing on the integration of urban network data informatization with special robots and professional services. The company develops specialized robots aimed at enhancing big data information and offers pipe network detection services to optimize smart city operations. Bominwell Robotics has been recognized as a high-tech enterprise at both national and Shenzhen levels and has established an AI joint laboratory in collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, further underscoring its commitment to innovation in the field of robotics.

Deptrum

Series A in 2019
Deptrum Limited, founded in 2018 by three scientists from Silicon Valley, specializes in developing optical technology and 3D vision solutions. Headquartered in Shanghai, with an additional location in Shenzhen, the company offers a full-stack solution that encompasses both hardware and software, leveraging nanophotonics and artificial intelligence to enhance machine perception of the 3D world. Deptrum's proprietary technology is designed for diverse applications across multiple sectors, including intelligent terminals, augmented and virtual reality, intelligent security, robotics, and automated medical devices. Their innovations include the world's first non-VCSEL structured light solution, which powers a variety of AIoT devices, such as mobile robots and AR devices, enabling enhanced interaction with the environment.

Black Sesame Technologies

Series B in 2019
Black Sesame Technologies is an AI digital imaging technology firm founded in 2016, with locations in Silicon Valley and Shanghai. The company specializes in developing solutions for real-world AI challenges, focusing on image processing, computing images, and embedded sensing platforms. It provides advanced algorithms for applications in smartphones, autonomous driving, and various consumer electronics. The firm conducts extensive research and development, including core algorithm development, ASIC design, and software systems for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Black Sesame Technologies is committed to innovation, quality, and reliable service, leveraging the extensive industry experience of its team members. The company has designed automotive-grade system-on-chips (SoCs), including the high-computing Huashan Series and the cross-domain Wudang Series, aimed at enhancing intelligent vehicle solutions and driving the future of mobility.

DeepCyto

Venture Round in 2019
DeepCyto is a medtech company based in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China, established in 2018. The company specializes in the development of digital hematology pathology and diagnostic equipment, incorporating artificial intelligence and deep learning technologies to enhance medical diagnosis and data analysis. By leveraging machine vision and big data mining, DeepCyto offers intelligent diagnostic models that address various blood diseases, aiming to improve the accuracy and efficiency of medical assessments.

Wision A.I.

Series A in 2018
Wision A.I. specializes in developing Computer Aided Diagnosis (CAD) algorithms and systems aimed at enhancing diagnostic accuracy in clinical imaging. By integrating medical knowledge with advanced mathematical methodologies, the company creates flexible and scalable models that utilize the latest convolutional neural networks and GPU computing. This approach enables Wision A.I. to achieve high sensitivity and specificity in detection, segmentation, and measurement across various clinical areas, including gastroenterology, pathology, and ophthalmology. The company's commitment lies in realizing the clinical value of artificial intelligence in improving diagnostic effectiveness within diverse healthcare settings.

EyeCloud

Angel Round in 2018
EyeCloud is an artificial intelligence company specializing in computer vision technology for embedded systems, with its headquarters in Silicon Valley and research and development centers in China and Europe. Founded by a former executive with extensive experience in application engineering, the team brings over 30 years of expertise in computer vision, machine learning, and camera system design. EyeCloud's notable innovation includes a battery-powered edge-AI camera, which received the CES 2019 Innovation Award, designed for home and small business monitoring. The company focuses on delivering turn-key solutions for portable, low-power AI-on-edge products, utilizing its proprietary OpenNCC platform.

Black Sesame Technologies

Series A in 2018
Black Sesame Technologies is an AI digital imaging technology firm founded in 2016, with locations in Silicon Valley and Shanghai. The company specializes in developing solutions for real-world AI challenges, focusing on image processing, computing images, and embedded sensing platforms. It provides advanced algorithms for applications in smartphones, autonomous driving, and various consumer electronics. The firm conducts extensive research and development, including core algorithm development, ASIC design, and software systems for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Black Sesame Technologies is committed to innovation, quality, and reliable service, leveraging the extensive industry experience of its team members. The company has designed automotive-grade system-on-chips (SoCs), including the high-computing Huashan Series and the cross-domain Wudang Series, aimed at enhancing intelligent vehicle solutions and driving the future of mobility.

Denglin Technology

Venture Round in 2018
Denglin Technology Co., Ltd. is a Shanghai-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing computing platforms for emerging technologies, particularly in artificial intelligence. The company focuses on chip-based system solutions and is recognized as the first domestic cloud AI computing platform provider to independently innovate GPGPU core technology. Its GPU+ series products represent a new generation of AI general-purpose processors and accelerators, effectively addressing technological gaps in the domestic high-performance GPU sector. These products are designed to provide versatility and high efficiency while supporting various popular artificial intelligence network frameworks and underlying operators. The core team of Denglin Technology comprises experts with over 20 years of experience in GPU research and development from renowned companies in the chip design industry. The company maintains research and development centers in multiple locations, including Silicon Valley, Chengdu, Hangzhou, and Beijing, and is committed to advancing AI technology through independent innovation and market-driven product development.

Bominwell Robotics

Series A in 2017
Bominwell Robotics is a joint venture that combines expertise from US returnees and seasoned professionals in the robotics industry, focusing on the integration of urban network data informatization with special robots and professional services. The company develops specialized robots aimed at enhancing big data information and offers pipe network detection services to optimize smart city operations. Bominwell Robotics has been recognized as a high-tech enterprise at both national and Shenzhen levels and has established an AI joint laboratory in collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, further underscoring its commitment to innovation in the field of robotics.

Qingzhi

Angel Round in 2017
Founded in 2016, Qingzhi aims to develop factory-installed advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous driving technology. Its technology solutions include low cost sensors, precision positioning information perception, embedded controllers, electrical and electronic architecture, and remote monitoring and management.

GreenValley International

Series A in 2017
GreenValley International specializes in the development and application of advanced Lidar technology and related solutions. The company creates the Lidar360 system, a comprehensive platform for processing Lidar point clouds that includes data management, analysis, and modeling capabilities. Additionally, GreenValley focuses on lightweight Lidar scanning systems and integrates Lidar with imaging technologies to enhance the perception of three-dimensional spaces. Their expertise extends to 3D survey and mapping, robotics automation, and high-definition mapping, utilizing methods such as UAV, SLAM, and photogrammetry to deliver precise and effective solutions for various applications.

OSIGHT

Angel Round in 2016
OSIGHT is a high-tech company that uses lidar technology to develop intelligent photoelectric sensing products. They specialize in R&D, production, sales, and related technical services. The company's technical support and resource integration capabilities are exceptional.

Evomotion

Series A in 2016
Evomotion Ltd., based in Shenzhen, China, specializes in manufacturing virtual cameras and developing a comprehensive artificial intelligence platform. The company integrates advanced algorithms and big data to offer a range of products, including power chips, algorithms, and cloud services. Additionally, Evomotion focuses on creating a virtual reality interactive platform that enhances technological experiences through computer vision, virtual reality, and augmented reality. By leveraging its virtual camera technology alongside real-time positioning and map-building capabilities, Evomotion aims to provide extensive solutions across various industries, including entertainment, education, real estate, and news, showcasing significant potential for growth and innovation.

Wingspan

Series B in 2016
Wingspan is engaged in the research and development of artificial intelligence software, specifically tailored for the medical field. The company has developed a cloud-based medical imaging diagnostic platform that aims to transform traditional diagnostic services. By utilizing mobile Internet technology, Wingspan offers comprehensive medical imaging services that enhance accuracy and efficiency in disease analysis and diagnosis. Their advanced deep learning networks analyze millions of scans, enabling the automatic identification of diseases, which supports healthcare professionals in delivering effective diagnoses. This innovative approach not only improves patient outcomes but also aims to reduce the overall cost of medical care.

Evomotion

Angel Round in 2015
Evomotion Ltd., based in Shenzhen, China, specializes in manufacturing virtual cameras and developing a comprehensive artificial intelligence platform. The company integrates advanced algorithms and big data to offer a range of products, including power chips, algorithms, and cloud services. Additionally, Evomotion focuses on creating a virtual reality interactive platform that enhances technological experiences through computer vision, virtual reality, and augmented reality. By leveraging its virtual camera technology alongside real-time positioning and map-building capabilities, Evomotion aims to provide extensive solutions across various industries, including entertainment, education, real estate, and news, showcasing significant potential for growth and innovation.

LeiShen Intelligent System

Venture Round in 2015
LeiShen Intelligent System Co., LTD which is acknowledged as a national leader in LIDAR industry is devoted to provide advanced products including LiDAR products for robots navigation and anti-collision, laser imaging sensor, obstacle-avoidance LiDAR for self-driving vehicles, altitude-hold LiDAR for laser scanners, displace sensors, special robots, special fiber lasers, 1064nm high-power consecutive-pulse fiber laser, fiber devices, etc. and relevant solutions. LeiShen has long been valuing core technologies, and developing under world-class strategic insight and excellent Innovation. LeiShen intends to make Human Life better with science and technology. By far, LeiShen Team has obtained 58 patents, 17 software copyrights, and has submitted 100 patent claims, 43 of which are patents for invention. Moreover, LeiShen has acquired certificate of ISO quality management system. In 2015, 4 technology patents have been carried forward into production. And a number of their core technologies have reached the leading level in the world. Among the laser scanner products, series for cleaning robots and service robots have been put into mass production. These laser scanners are developed based on triangulation principle and matched with relevant SLAM algorithms, and stand strong sunlight up to 70,000 lux, and also have ultra-long service life-time and strong reliability, leading industry level. Moreover, the new-generation creative non-rotating laser scanner is perfect for altitude-hold , industrial automation, etc. In addition, 2D TOF laser scanners have been successfully developed.

Tuputech

Venture Round in 2015
Tuputech provides image recognition services with state-of-the-art AI algorithms and computer vision technology. With huge amassed data, advanced algorithms, and partner to NVIDIA's computing hardware support, Tuputech is serving a batch of clients, including China Mobile Communications, China Unicom, Thunder, Musical.ly, and Live.me. As a major step to go global, Tuputech is cooperating with Amazon Web Services and delivering fast and reliable service to clients all over the world with the cloud infrastructure of AWS.
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