Linear Capital

Linear Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2014 and located in Shanghai, China. It specializes in investments within the realms of data applications, data infrastructure, and advanced technological innovations. The firm aims to act as a significant promoter of cutting-edge technologies, facilitating their integration into various industries. Founded by former executives from Lynx and early employees of Facebook, Linear Capital has invested in over 30 start-up teams, including notable projects such as Horizon Robotics and Rokid. The firm collaborates with a diverse group of limited partners, which includes top hedge funds and executives from prominent companies like Alibaba, Tencent, and Baidu. Linear Capital leverages its industry expertise and resources to support portfolio companies in accelerating their development and achieving sustainable growth.

Wang Huai

Founding Partner

Ronghui Li

Vice President, Operations

Michael Ling

Managing Director

Zhang Chuan Michael

Founding Partner

Zoey Sun

Principal

Wei Xin

Principal

Neil Zeng

Partner

Tianyi Zhou

Principal

Past deals in Robotics

Swiss-Mile

Seed Round in 2024
Swiss-Mile is a deep tech company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-driven wheeled-legged robot aimed at enhancing labor processes and collecting valuable insights. Originating as a spin-off from ETH Zurich, Swiss-Mile's innovative robots are engineered to navigate diverse environments, utilizing a patented design that integrates both wheels and legs. This unique combination allows the robots to effectively overcome obstacles, traverse challenging terrains, and transport significant payloads and sensors over large distances. By prioritizing efficiency, safety, and cost reduction, Swiss-Mile's autonomous robots are poised to address labor shortages and optimize specific operational processes across various industries.

Weijian Technology

Series A in 2024
Weijian Technology is a building intelligent robotics product company for the construction industry through robots, IoT, and AI algorithms.

Whatif

Seed Round in 2024
Whatif Technology PTE. LTD. is an innovative robotics company designing emotionally intelligent social robots for companionship, interaction, and lifestyle enhancement. Our interdisciplinary team includes experts from Harvard, MIT, and UmeƄ University, bringing together expertise in AI, robotics, and design. Headquartered in Singapore, we have R&D centers in both Shanghai and Boston. Backed by cutting-edge AI, robotics, and design, we aim to redefine human-robot relationships by creating lifelike, intuitive, and engaging experiences.

Swiss-Mile

Seed Round in 2023
Swiss-Mile is a deep tech company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-driven wheeled-legged robot aimed at enhancing labor processes and collecting valuable insights. Originating as a spin-off from ETH Zurich, Swiss-Mile's innovative robots are engineered to navigate diverse environments, utilizing a patented design that integrates both wheels and legs. This unique combination allows the robots to effectively overcome obstacles, traverse challenging terrains, and transport significant payloads and sensors over large distances. By prioritizing efficiency, safety, and cost reduction, Swiss-Mile's autonomous robots are poised to address labor shortages and optimize specific operational processes across various industries.

Wonsor

Venture Round in 2023
Wonsor is a developer and manufacturer specializing in automatic precision detection technology, offering a range of professional detection solutions and chip-based products. The company leverages advanced technologies, including precision optical technology, embedded systems, image processing, and artificial intelligence, to create smart sensor products. Its product lineup includes displacement sensors, 3D sensors, and laser radar, aimed at providing industrial users with high-quality detection solutions tailored to their needs.

Orthogonal

Seed Round in 2023
Orthogonal Technology specializes in providing advanced software and hardware solutions for spatial computing-based product design. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to address various aspects of product development, including form shaping, behavior modeling, and human-machine interaction. Their web-based platform facilitates remote access and collaboration, enhancing communication among design teams. Additionally, Orthogonal's technology incorporates computer-aided engineering (CAE) capabilities, allowing for system modeling and simulation through linear differential equations. This enables customers to tackle complex challenges in behavior verification and control strategy design, particularly in areas such as unmanned vehicle control and robotic trajectory management. With a focus on versatility and effectiveness, Orthogonal Technology serves both small design studios and large enterprises, streamlining workflows and transforming innovative concepts into market-ready products.

Dishi Medical

Seed Round in 2023
Dishi Medical is a company that manufactures Ophthalmic Medical Devices and other micro-assisted robots supported by biotechnology.

Dishi Medical

Seed Round in 2023
Dishi Medical is a company that manufactures Ophthalmic Medical Devices and other micro-assisted robots supported by biotechnology.

J-Elephant

Seed Round in 2022
J-Elephant is a company focused on the development of intelligent mobile robot products and industrial automation solutions tailored for the manufacturing sector. Specializing in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), J-Elephant creates forklift AMRs that enhance internal logistics within manufacturing environments. By offering flexible solutions, the company aims to improve efficiency and streamline operations for its clients, addressing the growing demand for automation in the industry.

Hebin Intelligence

Seed Round in 2022
Hebin Intelligence is an AI ultrasonic medical robot company providing remote ultrasound autonomous ultrasound diagnosis robots.

Rino

Seed Round in 2021
White Rhino is an unmanned delivery and autonomous driving firm providing unmanned delivery solutions and operation of unmanned vehicles.

Hebin Intelligence

Angel Round in 2021
Hebin Intelligence is an AI ultrasonic medical robot company providing remote ultrasound autonomous ultrasound diagnosis robots.

Weijian Technology

Series A in 2021
Weijian Technology is a building intelligent robotics product company for the construction industry through robots, IoT, and AI algorithms.

White Rhinoceros

Seed Round in 2021
White Rhino is an unmanned delivery and autonomous driving firm providing unmanned delivery solutions and operation of unmanned vehicles.

Weijian Technology

Angel Round in 2021
Weijian Technology is a building intelligent robotics product company for the construction industry through robots, IoT, and AI algorithms.

Hong Jing Drive

Series A in 2021
Hong Jing Drive is a full-stack autonomous driving solution provider based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. Established on May 2, 2018, by Feilong Liu, the company specializes in the development and integration of software and hardware for autonomous driving systems. Its offerings include an automatic driving computing platform, sensor selection and layout, as well as comprehensive software system integration and calibration. Hong Jing Drive aims to deliver safe and efficient autonomous transportation solutions to consumers, positioning itself as a significant player in the autonomous driving industry.

Agile Robots

Series B in 2021
Agile Robots AG is a German company, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Gilching, with an additional office in Beijing, China. The company specializes in developing advanced robotic solutions that integrate artificial intelligence to enhance manufacturing, medical assistance, and service robotics. Its core offerings include a lightweight robotic arm featuring seven degrees of freedom and a general-purpose robot controller, designed for versatility in various applications. Agile Robots also provides a sophisticated robot vision system and scalable robotics optimized for seamless integration of perception, intelligence, and actuation. These systems are equipped with ultra-sensitive joint torque sensors, enabling them to detect and respond to interactions with human users and their environments, effectively bridging the gap between artificial intelligence and the physical world.

Hong Jing Drive

Seed Round in 2020
Hong Jing Drive is a full-stack autonomous driving solution provider based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. Established on May 2, 2018, by Feilong Liu, the company specializes in the development and integration of software and hardware for autonomous driving systems. Its offerings include an automatic driving computing platform, sensor selection and layout, as well as comprehensive software system integration and calibration. Hong Jing Drive aims to deliver safe and efficient autonomous transportation solutions to consumers, positioning itself as a significant player in the autonomous driving industry.

Agile Robots

Series A in 2020
Agile Robots AG is a German company, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Gilching, with an additional office in Beijing, China. The company specializes in developing advanced robotic solutions that integrate artificial intelligence to enhance manufacturing, medical assistance, and service robotics. Its core offerings include a lightweight robotic arm featuring seven degrees of freedom and a general-purpose robot controller, designed for versatility in various applications. Agile Robots also provides a sophisticated robot vision system and scalable robotics optimized for seamless integration of perception, intelligence, and actuation. These systems are equipped with ultra-sensitive joint torque sensors, enabling them to detect and respond to interactions with human users and their environments, effectively bridging the gap between artificial intelligence and the physical world.

RoboticPlus.AI

Series A in 2020
RoboticPlus.AI is a robotics company focused on enhancing architectural technology within the construction sector. It develops intelligent robotic products that address the demands of mass customization in construction. By integrating design, computer science, artificial intelligence, and industrial manufacturing, RoboticPlus.AI delivers innovative solutions that improve work efficiency and reduce labor costs. The company's robots utilize intelligent programming, digital design, and human-computer interaction technologies, allowing for seamless integration into various industries and helping clients optimize their operational processes.

Origin Space

Angel Round in 2019
Origin Space is China's pioneering company focused on the exploration and utilization of space resources. The company aims to develop mineral resources, particularly rare metals, found in near-Earth asteroids. To achieve its long-term objectives, Origin Space employs advanced multi-band space telescopes to observe the characteristic spectra of these asteroids, which aids in determining their mineral compositions and selecting suitable mining targets. The company plans to conduct asteroid landing detection and sampling missions as part of its initial projects. By leveraging its extensive aviation technology expertise, Origin Space seeks to provide data, technology, and commercial solutions for space activities, ultimately promoting sustainable development and alleviating the pressure on Earth's finite resources.

Agile Robots

Seed Round in 2019
Agile Robots AG is a German company, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Gilching, with an additional office in Beijing, China. The company specializes in developing advanced robotic solutions that integrate artificial intelligence to enhance manufacturing, medical assistance, and service robotics. Its core offerings include a lightweight robotic arm featuring seven degrees of freedom and a general-purpose robot controller, designed for versatility in various applications. Agile Robots also provides a sophisticated robot vision system and scalable robotics optimized for seamless integration of perception, intelligence, and actuation. These systems are equipped with ultra-sensitive joint torque sensors, enabling them to detect and respond to interactions with human users and their environments, effectively bridging the gap between artificial intelligence and the physical world.

Horizon Robotics

Series B in 2019
Horizon Robotics is a prominent provider of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving solutions specifically designed for passenger vehicles. The company develops proprietary software and hardware that integrate advanced algorithms and specialized processing capabilities. These technologies form the foundation for enhanced driving automation, aiming to improve both safety and the overall experience for drivers and passengers. By focusing on innovative solutions, Horizon Robotics plays a key role in the evolution of assisted and autonomous driving.

Hong Jing Drive

Angel Round in 2018
Hong Jing Drive is a full-stack autonomous driving solution provider based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. Established on May 2, 2018, by Feilong Liu, the company specializes in the development and integration of software and hardware for autonomous driving systems. Its offerings include an automatic driving computing platform, sensor selection and layout, as well as comprehensive software system integration and calibration. Hong Jing Drive aims to deliver safe and efficient autonomous transportation solutions to consumers, positioning itself as a significant player in the autonomous driving industry.

Horizon Robotics

Series A in 2017
Horizon Robotics is a prominent provider of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving solutions specifically designed for passenger vehicles. The company develops proprietary software and hardware that integrate advanced algorithms and specialized processing capabilities. These technologies form the foundation for enhanced driving automation, aiming to improve both safety and the overall experience for drivers and passengers. By focusing on innovative solutions, Horizon Robotics plays a key role in the evolution of assisted and autonomous driving.

Rokid Technology

Series A in 2015
Rokid Technology, established in 2014, is a California-based company specializing in artificial intelligence and robotics. It develops and manufactures smart devices, including AI-powered smart speakers and augmented reality (AR) smart glasses. Rokid's products, such as the Rokid Glass, incorporate advanced AI capabilities like facial recognition, language translation, and voice control, providing users with an interactive experience by overlaying digital information onto the physical world. The company's offerings cater to both consumer and industrial markets, aiming to enhance human-computer interaction through superior industrial design and user experience.

Rokid Technology

Angel Round in 2014
Rokid Technology, established in 2014, is a California-based company specializing in artificial intelligence and robotics. It develops and manufactures smart devices, including AI-powered smart speakers and augmented reality (AR) smart glasses. Rokid's products, such as the Rokid Glass, incorporate advanced AI capabilities like facial recognition, language translation, and voice control, providing users with an interactive experience by overlaying digital information onto the physical world. The company's offerings cater to both consumer and industrial markets, aiming to enhance human-computer interaction through superior industrial design and user experience.

Rino

White Rhino is an unmanned delivery and autonomous driving firm providing unmanned delivery solutions and operation of unmanned vehicles.

D-Robotics

D-Robotics specializes in the development and manufacturing of humanoid robots, primarily serving the robotics industry. The company's core focus is on research and development, aiming to deliver cutting-edge, standard products and solutions that enhance efficiency and accelerate innovation in the field.
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