Northern Light Venture Capital

Northern Light Venture Capital, established in 2005, is a China-focused venture capital firm headquartered in Menlo Park, California. Led by a team of experienced local Chinese and "returnee" executives, the firm manages multiple funds totaling approximately US$1.5 billion. Northern Light invests in early and growth-stage opportunities across information technology, new media, TMT, clean technologies, consumer services, and healthcare sectors. Notable portfolio companies include Meituan.com and Kaixin001.com. The firm targets innovative and disruptive technologies that leverage China's resources to build global enterprises.

Feng Deng

Founding General Partner

Freeman Ding

Executive Director

Elton Jiang

Managing Director

Jeffrey Lee

Co-Founder and Director

Lei Yang

Partner

Lixin Li

Managing Director

Lu Lin

Partner

Simon Sun

Venture Partner

Zhi Tan

Venture Partner

Tony Wu

Partner

Ben Yan

Executive Director

Fiona Yu

Partner

Johnny Zhang

Associate

Zhang Peng

Investment Analyst

Past deals in Electronics

Quick Sensing

Angel Round in 2023
Quick Sensing is a high-pressure-pressure automotive sensor developer.

ECTEK

Post in 2023
ECTEK is a developer and manufacturer specializing in electronic control hardware and software platforms. The company provides a customized and open electronic control platform designed to facilitate the integration of various power systems. Its product offerings include electronically controlled systems for diesel engines, gas engines, and pure electric power, as well as solutions for automated manual transmission (AMT), oil-electric hybrid systems, and fuel cells. Additionally, ECTEK focuses on intelligent network connections and related service systems, enabling customers to achieve seamless integration across their power systems.

Power Site

Series B in 2023
Power Site is a modern technology enterprise that supplies X-ray imaging core components. It mainly provides high-voltage generators (HVG), combined X-ray sources, power distribution units (PDU), and other core components overall solutions for X-ray imaging systems. The products are mainly used in high-end X-ray imaging systems such as CT, DR, mammography, C-arm, CBCT, security inspection, industrial inspection, etc. The company has an advanced and efficient manufacturing platform with an annual production capacity of 50,000 units.

Eeasy Tech

Series B in 2022
Yizhi Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. is a technology company specializing in system solutions centered around AI machine vision algorithms and SOC chip design. Established in Zhuhai in 2016, it has expanded its presence with offices in Beijing and Shenzhen. Yizhi employs over 100 professionals, primarily graduates from top domestic universities, and its core team has extensive experience in successful SOC chip mass production. The company emphasizes independent research and development of intellectual property, focusing on areas such as AI acceleration, high-definition display, and audiovisual codec technologies. Yizhi's offerings cater to various sectors, including intelligent security, automotive electronics, and smart home applications, enabling clients to effectively manage comprehensive system construction, hardware development, and market outreach.

Jingwei Shida

Series A in 2022
Jingwei Shida is a medical equipment R&D and supplier, focusing on the research and development of optoelectronic medical equipment.

Nanovision

Venture Round in 2022
Nanovision Technology, based in the Zhongguancun Yongfeng high-tech industrial base, specializes in high-speed and high-precision radiology imaging solutions. With a significant research and development presence in Yonyou Industrial Park and a subsidiary in Chengdu, the company focuses on static computed tomography (CT), X-ray CMOS detectors, and X-ray imaging software. Notably, Nanovision developed China's first self-designed CMOS flat panel detector, known as the Merak series, which serves a diverse range of applications across medical, industrial, and security sectors. By providing advanced technological support both domestically and internationally, Nanovision aims to enhance imaging capabilities in various fields.

H-CHIP TECH

Venture Round in 2022
H-CHIP TECH is a high-end optoelectronic research and development company based in Tianjin, China. It focuses on the development of micro-nano optoelectronic chips for industrial clients, particularly in the realm of distributed feedback (DFB) semiconductors. The company's expertise lies in creating advanced optoelectronic chips that provide reliable technological support for the optical communication industry, catering to the growing demand for innovative solutions in this field.

Omnisensing Photonics

Series A in 2021
OmniSensing Photonics specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced photonic sensing solutions and high-end LiDAR technology. Its product range includes the DFS-2 series dual fiber sensor pluggable module, the POF-48 series fiber cable extended multi-channel optical sensing probe, and the MV-H series compact laser vibrometer sensor, all designed for precise vibration and displacement measurements. These solutions cater to a variety of scientific and industrial applications, particularly in emerging fields such as precision manufacturing, machine vision, and autonomous driving. By leveraging photonics chips and all-in-one packaging technologies, OmniSensing aims to offer innovative and customer-focused sensing products that challenge traditional industrial practices.

Power Site

Venture Round in 2021
Power Site is a modern technology enterprise that supplies X-ray imaging core components. It mainly provides high-voltage generators (HVG), combined X-ray sources, power distribution units (PDU), and other core components overall solutions for X-ray imaging systems. The products are mainly used in high-end X-ray imaging systems such as CT, DR, mammography, C-arm, CBCT, security inspection, industrial inspection, etc. The company has an advanced and efficient manufacturing platform with an annual production capacity of 50,000 units.

Viewtrix Technology

Series D in 2020
Viewtrix Technology specializes in the development of display driver chips and circuit boards, focusing on enhancing display resolution and color representation across various types of screens, including OLED, LCD, and LED. The company’s technologies are designed to support a range of electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and notebooks. By providing advanced display solutions, Viewtrix Technology enables electronics manufacturers to improve the quality of their products while simultaneously reducing costs.

Viewtrix Technology

Series C in 2020
Viewtrix Technology specializes in the development of display driver chips and circuit boards, focusing on enhancing display resolution and color representation across various types of screens, including OLED, LCD, and LED. The company’s technologies are designed to support a range of electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and notebooks. By providing advanced display solutions, Viewtrix Technology enables electronics manufacturers to improve the quality of their products while simultaneously reducing costs.

XinpleTek

Series A in 2020
XinpleTek is a Shanghai-based company specializing in the design and development of radio frequency (RF) front-end modules. The company focuses on RF technology research and provides solutions applicable to various sectors, including mobile communications, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and intelligent terminals. XinpleTek's products support advanced technologies such as 5G, NB-IoT, and Wi-Fi, aiming to enhance wireless connectivity for users. As a fabless operator, the company is dedicated to creating high-performance, high-quality RF front-end chip modules that facilitate seamless wireless communication across its target markets.

SMEC

Venture Round in 2020
SMEC provides foundry services focusing on technology solutions for power, connection, and sensor signal chain.

XinpleTek

Angel Round in 2019
XinpleTek is a Shanghai-based company specializing in the design and development of radio frequency (RF) front-end modules. The company focuses on RF technology research and provides solutions applicable to various sectors, including mobile communications, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and intelligent terminals. XinpleTek's products support advanced technologies such as 5G, NB-IoT, and Wi-Fi, aiming to enhance wireless connectivity for users. As a fabless operator, the company is dedicated to creating high-performance, high-quality RF front-end chip modules that facilitate seamless wireless communication across its target markets.

Eeasy Tech

Series A in 2019
Yizhi Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. is a technology company specializing in system solutions centered around AI machine vision algorithms and SOC chip design. Established in Zhuhai in 2016, it has expanded its presence with offices in Beijing and Shenzhen. Yizhi employs over 100 professionals, primarily graduates from top domestic universities, and its core team has extensive experience in successful SOC chip mass production. The company emphasizes independent research and development of intellectual property, focusing on areas such as AI acceleration, high-definition display, and audiovisual codec technologies. Yizhi's offerings cater to various sectors, including intelligent security, automotive electronics, and smart home applications, enabling clients to effectively manage comprehensive system construction, hardware development, and market outreach.

Laifual Drive

Series B in 2018
Laifual Drive is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in the research, design, and production of high-precision harmonic reducers and precision gear reducer devices. With a 30,000 m² standard factory, the company employs advanced production and testing equipment to maintain strict quality control throughout the manufacturing process, from raw materials to finished products. Laifual Drive's offerings are utilized in a variety of sectors, including robotics, aerospace, CNC machine tools, and semiconductor manufacturing. The company prides itself on its strong technical capabilities and independent development, delivering high-quality mechanical harmonic gears and high-load industrial gear drives tailored to the needs of diverse industries.

GMEMS Technologies

Series A in 2018
GMEMS Technologies, Inc. is an engineering research and development company based in Milpitas, California, specializing in the design and manufacture of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) sensors and products. The company serves various industries, including telecommunications, biomedical, and semiconductor equipment, by providing a range of MEMS devices such as pressure sensors, accelerometers, optical switches, gas valves, micro-fluidic chips, microphones, and gyroscopes. Their products, which include various types of digital and analog microphones, are utilized in applications such as laptops, smartphones, headsets, tablet PCs, e-books, video cameras, media players, portable game consoles, and global positioning systems. GMEMS Technologies aims to enhance industrial process control and machinery condition monitoring through its innovative MEMS solutions.

Youdian Technology

Series A in 2018
Youdian Technology Co., Ltd. is a Shenzhen-based company established in 2017 that specializes in the development and manufacturing of Internet of Things (IoT) enabled home products. The company focuses on creating a smart home ecosystem with a diverse range of offerings, including smart door locks, surveillance devices, energy-saving light switches, water filters, air purifiers, and smart toilet seats. By leveraging technology, Youdian Technology aims to enhance residential safety and improve the quality of life for homeowners through innovative smart home solutions.

Laifual Drive

Series A in 2018
Laifual Drive is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in the research, design, and production of high-precision harmonic reducers and precision gear reducer devices. With a 30,000 m² standard factory, the company employs advanced production and testing equipment to maintain strict quality control throughout the manufacturing process, from raw materials to finished products. Laifual Drive's offerings are utilized in a variety of sectors, including robotics, aerospace, CNC machine tools, and semiconductor manufacturing. The company prides itself on its strong technical capabilities and independent development, delivering high-quality mechanical harmonic gears and high-load industrial gear drives tailored to the needs of diverse industries.

AncSonic

Series A in 2018
AncSonic specializes in the manufacture and development of active noise cancellation components and products. The company focuses on creating solutions that analyze and reduce noise complexity, thereby improving users' quality of life by effectively mitigating noise from household appliances. AncSonic's product offerings include noise reduction components and car noise reduction accessories, with a commitment to expanding noise reduction capabilities up to 2100Hz. Based in Beijing, the company markets its innovative noise reduction solutions throughout China, catering to a growing demand for enhanced auditory environments.

Viewtrix Technology

Series B in 2018
Viewtrix Technology specializes in the development of display driver chips and circuit boards, focusing on enhancing display resolution and color representation across various types of screens, including OLED, LCD, and LED. The company’s technologies are designed to support a range of electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and notebooks. By providing advanced display solutions, Viewtrix Technology enables electronics manufacturers to improve the quality of their products while simultaneously reducing costs.

Eeasy Tech

Angel Round in 2018
Yizhi Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. is a technology company specializing in system solutions centered around AI machine vision algorithms and SOC chip design. Established in Zhuhai in 2016, it has expanded its presence with offices in Beijing and Shenzhen. Yizhi employs over 100 professionals, primarily graduates from top domestic universities, and its core team has extensive experience in successful SOC chip mass production. The company emphasizes independent research and development of intellectual property, focusing on areas such as AI acceleration, high-definition display, and audiovisual codec technologies. Yizhi's offerings cater to various sectors, including intelligent security, automotive electronics, and smart home applications, enabling clients to effectively manage comprehensive system construction, hardware development, and market outreach.

OURS

Series A in 2017
OURS Technology Inc., founded in 2017 and located in Santa Clara, California, specializes in developing advanced sensor fusion and optical sensing solutions tailored for autonomous driving and robotic applications. The company focuses on creating innovative solid-state designs that enhance optical sensing capabilities, facilitating the production of compact and efficient sensors. By developing lidar devices and proximity sensors on semiconductor chips, OURS Technology aims to provide industrial clients with alternatives to traditional bulky and spinning sensor technologies, thereby reducing costs and maintenance challenges. The company's vision is to drive advancements in emerging sensing markets at the intersection of electronics and photonics.

Cista

Series B in 2016
Cista System is a high-tech enterprise based in San Jose, California, founded in 2013. The company specializes in the independent design, development, packaging, testing, and marketing of integrated circuit chips. Cista focuses on leveraging domestic industrial resources to create electronic information products that are developed entirely within China. Its products cater to a wide array of sectors, including communications, consumer electronics, medical equipment, automotive, industrial automation, precision agriculture, and scientific research, as well as applications in the Internet of Things (IoT). By emphasizing the role of integrated circuit enterprises in these industries, Cista aims to drive and accelerate the growth of both national and local integrated circuit industries.

XPECT Vision

Angel Round in 2015
Founded in 2015, Xpect Vision Technology is a high-tech company specializing in the development of innovative imaging technology, particularly photon-counting X-ray imaging. The company manufactures medical imaging chips designed for the medical detection and service industry, utilizing advanced digital X-ray imaging technology and CMOS X-ray detection methods. These imaging chips are integrated into medical electronic products, enabling physicians to enhance the accuracy of cancer diagnoses and improve overall efficiency in medical services. Xpect Vision is positioned to lead future developments in high-speed and high-definition imaging solutions.

Halation Photonics

Series B in 2015
Halation Photonics Co., Ltd, founded in 2007 and based in Suzhou, China, specializes in the development and commercialization of Multi-stable Liquid Crystal (MSLC) devices and related system solutions. The company has established itself as a significant player in the photonics and display industries by leveraging its proprietary intellectual property, which includes over 100 patented technologies. Halation's MSLC technology allows for applications such as e-book displays, electronic shelf labels, and dynamic privacy films, providing unique features like content retention without power and low energy consumption. Halation collaborates with a network of high-quality suppliers and customers, forming robust industrial chains for the mass production of new liquid crystal materials and displays. Additionally, the company offers integrated technical services and customizable development for various display technologies, supporting the growing demands in the Internet of Things (IoT) sector. With a strong focus on innovation and industrialization, Halation Photonics is positioned to meet the increasing market need for advanced display solutions.

LeiShen Intelligent System

Venture Round in 2015
Shenzhen LeiShen Intelligent System Co., Ltd. specializes in the development and production of advanced lidar products and solutions for various applications, including robotics and autonomous vehicles. The company offers a diverse range of products such as lidar for navigation and anti-collision, laser imaging sensors, and specialized fiber lasers. LeiShen's offerings include 2D TOF laser scanners, non-rotating laser scanners, and modular systems for cleaning and service robots, designed to operate under harsh conditions with high reliability. The company emphasizes innovation and technology, holding numerous patents and software copyrights, with several core technologies recognized as industry leaders globally. LeiShen is committed to enhancing human life through technological advancements and has achieved ISO quality management certification. Headquartered in Shenzhen, China, LeiShen continues to push the boundaries of lidar technology, focusing on practical applications that improve automation and efficiency in various sectors.

Casun

Angel Round in 2014
Casun is a research and development mobile of robot products and logistics automation solutions. Their product center includes move robots, software products, and AI algorithms. Their move robots products such as mobile robots for new energy, latent towed mobile robot, latent lifting mobile robots, backpack mobile robots, portable intelligent forklift robots, ccm-custom series, and ccs-charging station series. Their software products such as intelligent control systems, warehouse management systems, and AI algorithms. They provide solutions for the lithium battery industry, automobile, and parts industry, flat panel display industry, 3c, electronics industry, the tobacco industry, e-commerce logistics industry, appliance industry, food and beverage industry, home industry, pharmaceutical industry, footwear industry, petrochemical industry, and other industry.

Tidal Systems

Venture Round in 2013
TiDAL Systems is a manufacturer and distributor of IT-related products, established in 2013. The company specializes in developing solid-state drives and flash-based storage systems, including a diverse range of products such as DRAM, DRAM modules, NAND flash, managed NAND, NOR flash, and hybrid memory cubes. TiDAL Systems serves various industries, including automotive, data center, embedded memory, storage data security, and supercomputing, providing innovative solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients.

Halation Photonics

Series A in 2012
Halation Photonics Co., Ltd, founded in 2007 and based in Suzhou, China, specializes in the development and commercialization of Multi-stable Liquid Crystal (MSLC) devices and related system solutions. The company has established itself as a significant player in the photonics and display industries by leveraging its proprietary intellectual property, which includes over 100 patented technologies. Halation's MSLC technology allows for applications such as e-book displays, electronic shelf labels, and dynamic privacy films, providing unique features like content retention without power and low energy consumption. Halation collaborates with a network of high-quality suppliers and customers, forming robust industrial chains for the mass production of new liquid crystal materials and displays. Additionally, the company offers integrated technical services and customizable development for various display technologies, supporting the growing demands in the Internet of Things (IoT) sector. With a strong focus on innovation and industrialization, Halation Photonics is positioned to meet the increasing market need for advanced display solutions.

Sentons

Seed Round in 2012
Sentons is a Silicon Valley-based fabless semiconductor company specializing in advanced multi-touch technology through its proprietary SonaTouch™ system, which utilizes active ultrasound sensing. This innovative approach addresses the limitations of existing projected capacitive and optical technologies, allowing for seamless integration into flush-bezel designs and compatibility with various substrates. Sentons' technology is designed to enhance user interaction across a range of devices, including mobile phones, wearables, PCs, and automotive systems. By employing ultrasonic sensors, Sentons enables the creation of virtual buttons and supports edge-gesture capture, thus enriching the user experience and expanding the usability of consumer and industrial electronics.

Nuovo Film

Venture Round in 2012
Nuovo Film Inc., established in 2012 with headquarters in Suzhou, China, specializes in the development and manufacturing of transparent conductive electrode materials and solutions for renewable energy and display industries. Its product portfolio caters to applications such as touch screens, thin-film solar cells, LED lighting, flexible displays, and LCDs. Nuovo Film maintains a strategic relationship with Intel Corporation, integrating its proprietary Crystode film into Intel-architecture devices. The company aims to enhance global companies' value chains by providing high-performance products and cutting-edge technology.

iRay Technology

Venture Round in 2012
iRay Technology is a specialized manufacturer and supplier of X-ray system components designed for medical, dental, and veterinary applications. The company focuses on the research and development of advanced digital X-ray detectors, particularly amorphous silicon flat panel detectors, which are essential components in radiography equipment. Led by experts in the fields of radiography and microelectronics, iRay Technology is committed to advancing digital imaging technology and delivering high-quality flat panel detectors and digital radiography solutions. Through its emphasis on innovation and quality, the company serves a critical role in enhancing diagnostic capabilities in various healthcare sectors.

ShineOn

Series C in 2011
Shineon (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise based in China that specializes in the development and manufacturing of high-brightness LED packaging products. The company focuses on creating innovative optoelectronic technologies and light-emitting diode devices for various applications, including high-power and smart lighting systems, as well as miniLED displays for virtual production and extended reality. Shineon is committed to research and development, producing LED products characterized by low thermal resistance, high brightness, and consistent color temperature. Its SMD-LED products are designed to meet the needs of LCD backlighting across different sizes. Additionally, Shineon's high-brightness LED chips and integrated packaging solutions contribute to advancements in solid-state lighting, enabling efficient and effective lighting and display solutions without the need for additional electronic components.

Yuanrong Optoelectronics Technology

Venture Round in 2011
Yuanrong Optoelectronics Technology specializes in the development, production, and sale of full-color light-emitting diode (LED) epitaxial wafers, chips, and lighting products. Established in 2010, the company is headquartered in Maanshan, China. Yuanrong Optoelectronics is committed to innovation in the field of optoelectronics, catering to the growing demand for advanced LED technology in various applications.

ShineOn

Series B in 2010
Shineon (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise based in China that specializes in the development and manufacturing of high-brightness LED packaging products. The company focuses on creating innovative optoelectronic technologies and light-emitting diode devices for various applications, including high-power and smart lighting systems, as well as miniLED displays for virtual production and extended reality. Shineon is committed to research and development, producing LED products characterized by low thermal resistance, high brightness, and consistent color temperature. Its SMD-LED products are designed to meet the needs of LCD backlighting across different sizes. Additionally, Shineon's high-brightness LED chips and integrated packaging solutions contribute to advancements in solid-state lighting, enabling efficient and effective lighting and display solutions without the need for additional electronic components.

Beijing Taishi Xinguang Technology

Venture Round in 2008
Beijing Taishi Xinguang Technology is a technical innovation enterprise established on the basis of learning-research-production cooperation, which is invested by Beijing GSR Ventures and supported by the Optoelectronic Technology Laboratory of Beijing University of Technology (BUT).

Times Energy

Venture Round in 2008
Times Energy Corporation, founded in 2011 and based in Beijing, China, specializes in the development and manufacturing of semiconductor light-emitting devices. The company is a leading innovator in the production of next-generation high brightness red LED epi and chips. Times Energy has successfully completed advanced technical research on ultra-high-brightness red LEDs and offers a range of products, including monochrome screens, RGB displays, and high-brightness red and yellow light series. Its research and development efforts also encompass high-power LED devices and semiconductor lasers, positioning Times Energy at the forefront of LED technology in China.

Telegent Systems

Series C in 2007
Telegent Systems, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2004. The company specializes in the development and marketing of advanced analog CMOS RF and mixed-signal system-on-a-chip solutions. Telegent Systems focuses on creating products that facilitate the reception, processing, and output of free-to-air analog broadcast television, primarily for mobile handsets and portable media devices. By leveraging its technical expertise in RF mixed-signal design and communications signal processing, the company aims to open new market opportunities in communications and computing platforms. Its operations span multiple regions, including Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, China, and the Russian Federation/CIS.

Actions Semiconductor

Series A in 2005
Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd., established in 2001 and headquartered in Zhuhai, China, is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the design, development, and marketing of system-on-a-chip (SoC) products and solutions. The company focuses on providing integrated platform solutions for manufacturers of portable media players, smart handheld devices, tablets, and over-the-top (OTT) boxes. Its offerings include SoCs, firmware, software development tools, and reference designs, enabling customers to quickly introduce new products to the market. Actions Semiconductor also provides semiconductor product testing services and engages in the trade of SoC products. The company sells its products through distribution arrangements and a direct sales force to value-added distributors, contract manufacturers, and brand owners.
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