Legend Capital

Legend Capital, established in 2001 and based in Beijing, China, is a prominent venture capital firm and a subsidiary of Legend Holdings Ltd. The firm focuses on investing in high-growth ventures primarily within China or related markets, managing approximately US$700 million across multiple funds. Legend Capital emphasizes early-stage investments in the information technology sector, particularly in network applications and services, as well as in infrastructure and professional services. Additionally, it targets mid-market growth companies in consumer goods, clean technology, healthcare, equipment manufacturing, and modern services. With a portfolio of over 60 companies, Legend Capital actively supports its investments by providing extensive business resources and tailored services, aimed at enhancing business development and brand building in the Chinese market.

Daqing Cai

Managing Director

Hao Chen

Managing Director and Head of Investment

Raymond CHEN

Co-Chief Investment Officer

Rui Chen

Managing Director

Frank Hong

Managing Director

Henry Ji

Executive Director

Yi Kang

Director

Richard Li

President

Jiaqing Li

Managing Director

Xiangyu Ouyang

Managing Director

Joon Sung Park

Executive Director

FAN Qihui

Executive Director

Jenking Shao

Managing Director and Partner

Zhenxing Shao

Partner / Managing Director

Jeff Wang

Managing Director

Junfeng Wang

Managing Director

Nengguang Wang

Managing Director and CFO

Piau-Voon Wang

COO

Tony WANG

VP

Ge Xinyu

Managing Director

Quan Zhou

Managing Director, Partner

Hank Zhou

Executive Director

Hongbin Zhou

Managing Director

William Wen

Executive Director

Past deals in Embedded Software

Force Inspiration

Angel Round in 2025
Force Inspiration is a start-up focusing on embodied intelligence technology. The company mainly engages in technology development, technical consulting, software development, basic artificial intelligence software development, information system integration services, intelligent robot research and development and sales, and industrial robot manufacturing and sales.

Sifli Technologies

Series A in 2022
Sifli Technologies focuses on the design and application development of embedded artificial intelligence IoT platforms.

Nuclei System Technology

Venture Round in 2022
Nuclei System Technology is a pioneer in China for the commercialization of RISC-V processor licensing. The company focuses on the development of high-performance and low-power processors, along with their associated system-on-chip (SoC) platforms, aimed at meeting the increasing demand for embedded system applications globally. Nuclei's semiconductor technology is tailored for smart electronics, telecommunications, and computer processing cores. It specializes in creating configurable 32/64-bit RISC-V processors designed for artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) applications, thus delivering innovative solutions to its customers.

Eswin

Series C in 2021
Eswin provides IC application solutions in mobile devices, smart homes, smart transportation, industrial IoT, produces 12-inch monocrystalline silicon polished wafers and epitaxial wafers, and delivers rear-end IC packaging and testing services, according to its website. It operates R&D centers in China, the U.K., and South Korea, and has production facilities in Xi'an, Chengdu, Hefei and Suzhou.

Eswin

Series B in 2020
Eswin provides IC application solutions in mobile devices, smart homes, smart transportation, industrial IoT, produces 12-inch monocrystalline silicon polished wafers and epitaxial wafers, and delivers rear-end IC packaging and testing services, according to its website. It operates R&D centers in China, the U.K., and South Korea, and has production facilities in Xi'an, Chengdu, Hefei and Suzhou.

RT-Thread

Series B in 2019
RT-Thread was born in 2006, it is an open source, neutral, and community-based real-time operating system (RTOS). RT-Thread is mainly written in C language, easy to understand and easy to port(can be quickly ported to a wide range of mainstream MCUs and module chips). It applies object-oriented programming methods to real-time system design, making the code elegant, structured, modular, and very tailorable. RT-Thread has a Standard version and Nano version. For resource-constrained microcontroller (MCU) systems, the NANO kernel version that requires only 3KB Flash and 1.2KB RAM memory resources can be tailored with easy-to-use tools; And for resource-rich IoT devices, RT-Thread can use the on-line software package management tool, together with system configuration tools, to achieve intuitive and rapid modular cutting, seamlessly import rich software packages, thus achieving complex functions like Android's graphical interface and touch sliding effects, smart voice interaction effects, and so on.

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.

RT-Thread

Series A in 2018
RT-Thread was born in 2006, it is an open source, neutral, and community-based real-time operating system (RTOS). RT-Thread is mainly written in C language, easy to understand and easy to port(can be quickly ported to a wide range of mainstream MCUs and module chips). It applies object-oriented programming methods to real-time system design, making the code elegant, structured, modular, and very tailorable. RT-Thread has a Standard version and Nano version. For resource-constrained microcontroller (MCU) systems, the NANO kernel version that requires only 3KB Flash and 1.2KB RAM memory resources can be tailored with easy-to-use tools; And for resource-rich IoT devices, RT-Thread can use the on-line software package management tool, together with system configuration tools, to achieve intuitive and rapid modular cutting, seamlessly import rich software packages, thus achieving complex functions like Android's graphical interface and touch sliding effects, smart voice interaction effects, and so on.

VeriSilicon

Venture Round in 2014
VeriSilicon Holdings Co., Ltd. is an integrated circuit design foundry that specializes in providing custom silicon solutions and system-on-chip (SoC) turnkey services for a diverse array of electronic devices and systems. Its offerings cater to sectors such as smartphones, media tablets, HDTVs, set-top boxes, and data centers. The company leverages its extensive portfolio of in-house semiconductor intellectual property (IP), which includes various processor IPs like GPU, NPU, VPU, DSP, and ISP, as well as over 1,400 analog, mixed-signal, and RF IPs. VeriSilicon's technology solutions also encompass licensable digital signal processing cores and video IPs, enabling high-definition video, audio, and IoT connectivity. The firm supports a wide range of process technologies, including advanced nodes like 28nm and FD-SOI, positioning itself as a comprehensive provider of semiconductor solutions.

Norel System

Venture Round in 2011
Norel Systems Limited is a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Tianjin, China and with sales and support offices in Shenzhen. Norel Systems was founded in 2009 by Silicon Valley semiconductor veterans and China’s local marketing and sales experts. The company has closed two rounds of investments from Legend Capital, SAIF Partners and Legend Star. The company specializes in the design and development of complex SOC chips requiring high-speed mixed signal expertise. With in-house developed PHY IPs covering USB 3.0, SATA1/2/3, PCIe, HD-SDI, HDMI, Displayport, MIPI and Thunderbolt (Lightpeak), Norel Systems is positioned to lead the market in providing turn-key solutions for mobile devices, consumer electronics and PCs. The company develops the Advanced Video Transport (AVT) technology which is scalable, real-time, visually lossless and low cost. The company provides AVT chip solutions for the HD video surveillance market. Norel Systems’ capable teams are determined to deliver the best products and experiences for their customers world wide.
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