HSG, formerly known as Sequoia Capital China, is a global venture capital and private equity firm, managing over USD 55 billion across various funds. Established in 2005, HSG invests in technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors, with a focus on seed, venture, growth, buyout, and infrastructure stages. The firm has backed over 1,500 companies, with more than 160 listed on public exchanges and over 140 achieving unicorn status. HSG operates globally, with offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, London, Tokyo, and Singapore, providing extensive resources and industry expertise to its portfolio companies.
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Rohit Agarwal
Managing Director
Mohit Bhatnagar
Managing Director
Wang Chenyu
Vice President
Sakshi Chopra
Managing Director
Raghavv Garg
Analyst
Pushpak Kedia
Vice President
Sunint Khurana
Analyst
Cherry Lu
Partner
Ishaan Mittal
Managing Director
Saksham Mittal
Analyst
Abhishek Mohan
Principal
Javier Ng
Associate
Enita Pu
Partner
Wendy Qian
Analyst
Haim Sadger
Partner
Yoav Shaked
Partner
Johan Surani
Vice President
Vedant Trivedi
Associate
Aradhita Tuli
Investment Analyst
Pavel Vyhnalek
Operating Partner
Fu Xin
Partner
Past deals in Industrial Machinery
Ethereal Machines
Series A in 2024
Ethereal Machines, established in 2014 and based in Bengaluru, India, specializes in manufacturing innovative 3D printers and 5-axis CNC machines. Their product portfolio includes the Halo, a hybrid machine combining subtractive and additive manufacturing, the Ray for multi-material and dual-color 3D printing, and the Pentagram, a compact 5-axis subtractive manufacturing machine. They cater to diverse sectors such as aerospace, medicine, jewelry, and education, fostering entrepreneurship and design freedom in engineering.
Gongye Technology
Series B in 2023
Gongye Technology is a provider of intelligent sorting equipment based on the combination of AI and photoelectricity. As the demand for automation, intelligence, and digitalization grows among resource recycling companies, it has the responsibility to contribute our professional knowledge and continue to lead the inclusive application of global high-end intelligent sorting technology, so that more resource recycling companies can benefit.
Ethereal Machines
Series A in 2023
Ethereal Machines, established in 2014 and based in Bengaluru, India, specializes in manufacturing innovative 3D printers and 5-axis CNC machines. Their product portfolio includes the Halo, a hybrid machine combining subtractive and additive manufacturing, the Ray for multi-material and dual-color 3D printing, and the Pentagram, a compact 5-axis subtractive manufacturing machine. They cater to diverse sectors such as aerospace, medicine, jewelry, and education, fostering entrepreneurship and design freedom in engineering.
MoleculeMind
Seed Round in 2023
MoleculeMind is an AI-driven platform focused on protein design, aiming to enhance the discovery, optimization, and creation of proteins through advanced algorithms. By streamlining the drug development process, the company supports various sectors, including industrial and agricultural production, material design, and environmental enhancement. Its integrated biological computing system offers capabilities in predicting and designing peptides, antibodies, enzymes, and small proteins, facilitating industrial-scale applications in protein optimization and design.
Phabuilder
Series A in 2023
PhaBuilder is a technology company specializing in synthetic biology, particularly in the transformation and engineering of halophilic microbes. Founded in February 2021 by Professor Guoqiang Chen, the company employs advanced methodologies to develop high-value products such as biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), ectoine for pharmaceuticals, and cadaverine for nylon production. PhaBuilder is currently constructing two PHA production facilities, one in Beijing and another in Yichang, with plans to establish three to five large-scale production sites across China within five years. The company has successfully completed two rounds of financing, securing approximately 300 million yuan from notable investors. PhaBuilder aims to integrate synthetic biotechnology into various aspects of daily life and enhance the intelligent biological manufacturing sector, aspiring to fulfill its mission of utilizing microbes to foster a sustainable and eco-friendly future.
Mech-Mind Robotics
Series C in 2022
Mech-Mind Robotics Technologies, founded in 2016 and based in Beijing, China, specializes in manufacturing smart cameras and developing AI-powered software for the logistics industry. The company produces a range of cameras, including the Mech-Eye Smart Camera, designed for tasks such as object recognition, depalletizing, assembly, sorting, and locating. Mech-Mind's technology integrates 3D vision with artificial intelligence, enabling robots to recognize objects of various shapes and sizes. With over 10,000 cameras deployed across more than 50 countries, Mech-Mind Robotics supports partners and system integrators in addressing complex automation challenges, including logistics parcel picking and related operations. The company also maintains an office in Munich, Germany, and a sales office in Shanghai, China.
HAI ROBOTICS
Series D in 2022
HAI ROBOTICS, founded in 2016 and based in Shenzhen, China, specializes in autonomous case-handling robotic systems for warehouse automation. The company offers a variety of intelligent solutions, including a goods-to-person system, smart in-plant logistics solutions for manufacturing, and multi-tier steel platforms for diverse applications. As a pioneer in the field, HAI ROBOTICS launched its first autonomous case-handling robot, HAIPICK, in 2015, and has since focused on research and development, securing numerous patents. The HAIPICK system significantly enhances warehouse efficiency, reportedly increasing operational productivity by three to four times and boosting storage density by 80% to 130%. HAI ROBOTICS caters to a broad range of clients, including major logistics and supply chain companies, and is committed to delivering flexible and customizable automation solutions to optimize warehouse operations.
J-Elephant
Angel Round in 2022
J-Elephant specializes in the development of intelligent mobile robots and industrial automation products, particularly focusing on autonomous mobile robots (AMR) tailored for the manufacturing sector. The company's flagship offering is a forklift AMR, which aims to enhance internal logistics by providing flexible solutions for manufacturers. Through its innovative technology, J-Elephant addresses the evolving needs of the manufacturing industry, facilitating improved efficiency and productivity in material handling and logistics operations.
MoleculeMind
Angel Round in 2022
MoleculeMind is an AI-driven platform focused on protein design, aiming to enhance the discovery, optimization, and creation of proteins through advanced algorithms. By streamlining the drug development process, the company supports various sectors, including industrial and agricultural production, material design, and environmental enhancement. Its integrated biological computing system offers capabilities in predicting and designing peptides, antibodies, enzymes, and small proteins, facilitating industrial-scale applications in protein optimization and design.
Phabuilder
Venture Round in 2022
PhaBuilder is a technology company specializing in synthetic biology, particularly in the transformation and engineering of halophilic microbes. Founded in February 2021 by Professor Guoqiang Chen, the company employs advanced methodologies to develop high-value products such as biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), ectoine for pharmaceuticals, and cadaverine for nylon production. PhaBuilder is currently constructing two PHA production facilities, one in Beijing and another in Yichang, with plans to establish three to five large-scale production sites across China within five years. The company has successfully completed two rounds of financing, securing approximately 300 million yuan from notable investors. PhaBuilder aims to integrate synthetic biotechnology into various aspects of daily life and enhance the intelligent biological manufacturing sector, aspiring to fulfill its mission of utilizing microbes to foster a sustainable and eco-friendly future.
Mech-Mind Robotics
Series C in 2021
Mech-Mind Robotics Technologies, founded in 2016 and based in Beijing, China, specializes in manufacturing smart cameras and developing AI-powered software for the logistics industry. The company produces a range of cameras, including the Mech-Eye Smart Camera, designed for tasks such as object recognition, depalletizing, assembly, sorting, and locating. Mech-Mind's technology integrates 3D vision with artificial intelligence, enabling robots to recognize objects of various shapes and sizes. With over 10,000 cameras deployed across more than 50 countries, Mech-Mind Robotics supports partners and system integrators in addressing complex automation challenges, including logistics parcel picking and related operations. The company also maintains an office in Munich, Germany, and a sales office in Shanghai, China.
HAI ROBOTICS
Series C in 2021
HAI ROBOTICS, founded in 2016 and based in Shenzhen, China, specializes in autonomous case-handling robotic systems for warehouse automation. The company offers a variety of intelligent solutions, including a goods-to-person system, smart in-plant logistics solutions for manufacturing, and multi-tier steel platforms for diverse applications. As a pioneer in the field, HAI ROBOTICS launched its first autonomous case-handling robot, HAIPICK, in 2015, and has since focused on research and development, securing numerous patents. The HAIPICK system significantly enhances warehouse efficiency, reportedly increasing operational productivity by three to four times and boosting storage density by 80% to 130%. HAI ROBOTICS caters to a broad range of clients, including major logistics and supply chain companies, and is committed to delivering flexible and customizable automation solutions to optimize warehouse operations.
HAI ROBOTICS
Series D in 2021
HAI ROBOTICS, founded in 2016 and based in Shenzhen, China, specializes in autonomous case-handling robotic systems for warehouse automation. The company offers a variety of intelligent solutions, including a goods-to-person system, smart in-plant logistics solutions for manufacturing, and multi-tier steel platforms for diverse applications. As a pioneer in the field, HAI ROBOTICS launched its first autonomous case-handling robot, HAIPICK, in 2015, and has since focused on research and development, securing numerous patents. The HAIPICK system significantly enhances warehouse efficiency, reportedly increasing operational productivity by three to four times and boosting storage density by 80% to 130%. HAI ROBOTICS caters to a broad range of clients, including major logistics and supply chain companies, and is committed to delivering flexible and customizable automation solutions to optimize warehouse operations.
Zetwerk
Series E in 2021
Zetwerk is an end-to-end manufacturing supply chain solutions provider based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Founded in 2018, the company operates an online marketplace that connects large manufacturing firms with vendors and suppliers for customized products, including crane parts, machine chassis, doors, and ladders. Zetwerk specializes in various manufacturing services such as die casting, sand casting, investment casting, and fabrication, allowing businesses to efficiently meet their requirements for customized components and assemblies. The platform offers collaboration and execution tools that facilitate interactions between buyers and suppliers, ensuring seamless order fulfillment. By leveraging a nationwide network of manufacturing facilities, Zetwerk enables clients to procure custom products tailored to their budget and timelines, while also supporting suppliers in expanding their order volume and revenue.
Phabuilder
Angel Round in 2021
PhaBuilder is a technology company specializing in synthetic biology, particularly in the transformation and engineering of halophilic microbes. Founded in February 2021 by Professor Guoqiang Chen, the company employs advanced methodologies to develop high-value products such as biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), ectoine for pharmaceuticals, and cadaverine for nylon production. PhaBuilder is currently constructing two PHA production facilities, one in Beijing and another in Yichang, with plans to establish three to five large-scale production sites across China within five years. The company has successfully completed two rounds of financing, securing approximately 300 million yuan from notable investors. PhaBuilder aims to integrate synthetic biotechnology into various aspects of daily life and enhance the intelligent biological manufacturing sector, aspiring to fulfill its mission of utilizing microbes to foster a sustainable and eco-friendly future.
Mech-Mind Robotics
Series C in 2021
Mech-Mind Robotics Technologies, founded in 2016 and based in Beijing, China, specializes in manufacturing smart cameras and developing AI-powered software for the logistics industry. The company produces a range of cameras, including the Mech-Eye Smart Camera, designed for tasks such as object recognition, depalletizing, assembly, sorting, and locating. Mech-Mind's technology integrates 3D vision with artificial intelligence, enabling robots to recognize objects of various shapes and sizes. With over 10,000 cameras deployed across more than 50 countries, Mech-Mind Robotics supports partners and system integrators in addressing complex automation challenges, including logistics parcel picking and related operations. The company also maintains an office in Munich, Germany, and a sales office in Shanghai, China.
Moglix
Series E in 2021
Moglix is an e-commerce platform specializing in the sale of industrial tools and equipment. The company operates an online marketplace that provides a wide range of industrial supplies, including maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products, safety equipment, electrical and lighting items, cleaning supplies, office supplies, and various tools. By combining online convenience with supply-chain efficiencies, Moglix facilitates connections between equipment manufacturers, resellers, and business buyers, allowing them to access essential industrial goods at competitive prices. This focus on enhancing the procurement process positions Moglix as a key player in the industrial supply sector.
YuanHua Zhineng
Series A in 2021
YuanHua Zhineng specializes in sophisticated medical and intelligent service robots. The company provides a robot system for orthopedic surgery that can help surgeons with a variety of procedures, including spine, knee/hip replacement, trauma, and knee/hip replacement.
Zetwerk
Series D in 2021
Zetwerk is an end-to-end manufacturing supply chain solutions provider based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Founded in 2018, the company operates an online marketplace that connects large manufacturing firms with vendors and suppliers for customized products, including crane parts, machine chassis, doors, and ladders. Zetwerk specializes in various manufacturing services such as die casting, sand casting, investment casting, and fabrication, allowing businesses to efficiently meet their requirements for customized components and assemblies. The platform offers collaboration and execution tools that facilitate interactions between buyers and suppliers, ensuring seamless order fulfillment. By leveraging a nationwide network of manufacturing facilities, Zetwerk enables clients to procure custom products tailored to their budget and timelines, while also supporting suppliers in expanding their order volume and revenue.
Jiangxing Intelligence
Series A in 2020
Jiangxing Intelligence Inc., founded in 2018 by Professor Liu Jiangchuan, specializes in the development and operation of artificial intelligence (AI) and edge computing technologies tailored for the Internet of Things (IoT) in China. The company offers solutions such as EdgeBox, which enables real-time processing of big data for industrial clients across various sectors, including manufacturing, energy, transportation, and smart cities. Additionally, its Ubiquitous Wisdom Eye device provides intelligent monitoring for transmission lines by integrating data from various sensors, creating a cohesive supervision platform. Headquartered in Beijing, with offices in Shenzhen and Nanjing, Jiangxing Intelligence has secured significant venture capital funding, positioning itself as a leader in advanced edge computing applications for energy and industrial security.
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.
Zetwerk
Series C in 2020
Zetwerk is an end-to-end manufacturing supply chain solutions provider based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Founded in 2018, the company operates an online marketplace that connects large manufacturing firms with vendors and suppliers for customized products, including crane parts, machine chassis, doors, and ladders. Zetwerk specializes in various manufacturing services such as die casting, sand casting, investment casting, and fabrication, allowing businesses to efficiently meet their requirements for customized components and assemblies. The platform offers collaboration and execution tools that facilitate interactions between buyers and suppliers, ensuring seamless order fulfillment. By leveraging a nationwide network of manufacturing facilities, Zetwerk enables clients to procure custom products tailored to their budget and timelines, while also supporting suppliers in expanding their order volume and revenue.
Mech-Mind Robotics
Series B in 2020
Mech-Mind Robotics Technologies, founded in 2016 and based in Beijing, China, specializes in manufacturing smart cameras and developing AI-powered software for the logistics industry. The company produces a range of cameras, including the Mech-Eye Smart Camera, designed for tasks such as object recognition, depalletizing, assembly, sorting, and locating. Mech-Mind's technology integrates 3D vision with artificial intelligence, enabling robots to recognize objects of various shapes and sizes. With over 10,000 cameras deployed across more than 50 countries, Mech-Mind Robotics supports partners and system integrators in addressing complex automation challenges, including logistics parcel picking and related operations. The company also maintains an office in Munich, Germany, and a sales office in Shanghai, China.
Zetwerk
Series B in 2019
Zetwerk is an end-to-end manufacturing supply chain solutions provider based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Founded in 2018, the company operates an online marketplace that connects large manufacturing firms with vendors and suppliers for customized products, including crane parts, machine chassis, doors, and ladders. Zetwerk specializes in various manufacturing services such as die casting, sand casting, investment casting, and fabrication, allowing businesses to efficiently meet their requirements for customized components and assemblies. The platform offers collaboration and execution tools that facilitate interactions between buyers and suppliers, ensuring seamless order fulfillment. By leveraging a nationwide network of manufacturing facilities, Zetwerk enables clients to procure custom products tailored to their budget and timelines, while also supporting suppliers in expanding their order volume and revenue.
Moglix
Series D in 2019
Moglix is an e-commerce platform specializing in the sale of industrial tools and equipment. The company operates an online marketplace that provides a wide range of industrial supplies, including maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products, safety equipment, electrical and lighting items, cleaning supplies, office supplies, and various tools. By combining online convenience with supply-chain efficiencies, Moglix facilitates connections between equipment manufacturers, resellers, and business buyers, allowing them to access essential industrial goods at competitive prices. This focus on enhancing the procurement process positions Moglix as a key player in the industrial supply sector.
Jiangxing Intelligence
Series A in 2019
Jiangxing Intelligence Inc., founded in 2018 by Professor Liu Jiangchuan, specializes in the development and operation of artificial intelligence (AI) and edge computing technologies tailored for the Internet of Things (IoT) in China. The company offers solutions such as EdgeBox, which enables real-time processing of big data for industrial clients across various sectors, including manufacturing, energy, transportation, and smart cities. Additionally, its Ubiquitous Wisdom Eye device provides intelligent monitoring for transmission lines by integrating data from various sensors, creating a cohesive supervision platform. Headquartered in Beijing, with offices in Shenzhen and Nanjing, Jiangxing Intelligence has secured significant venture capital funding, positioning itself as a leader in advanced edge computing applications for energy and industrial security.
Zetwerk
Series A in 2019
Zetwerk is an end-to-end manufacturing supply chain solutions provider based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Founded in 2018, the company operates an online marketplace that connects large manufacturing firms with vendors and suppliers for customized products, including crane parts, machine chassis, doors, and ladders. Zetwerk specializes in various manufacturing services such as die casting, sand casting, investment casting, and fabrication, allowing businesses to efficiently meet their requirements for customized components and assemblies. The platform offers collaboration and execution tools that facilitate interactions between buyers and suppliers, ensuring seamless order fulfillment. By leveraging a nationwide network of manufacturing facilities, Zetwerk enables clients to procure custom products tailored to their budget and timelines, while also supporting suppliers in expanding their order volume and revenue.
DeepVision
Seed Round in 2018
DeepVision is a bearing inspection service provider.
Zetwerk
Seed Round in 2018
Zetwerk is an end-to-end manufacturing supply chain solutions provider based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Founded in 2018, the company operates an online marketplace that connects large manufacturing firms with vendors and suppliers for customized products, including crane parts, machine chassis, doors, and ladders. Zetwerk specializes in various manufacturing services such as die casting, sand casting, investment casting, and fabrication, allowing businesses to efficiently meet their requirements for customized components and assemblies. The platform offers collaboration and execution tools that facilitate interactions between buyers and suppliers, ensuring seamless order fulfillment. By leveraging a nationwide network of manufacturing facilities, Zetwerk enables clients to procure custom products tailored to their budget and timelines, while also supporting suppliers in expanding their order volume and revenue.
CEAT
Post in 2017
CEAT Limited is a prominent manufacturer and seller of automotive tires, tubes, and flaps, operating primarily in India and extending its reach to international markets. Established in 1958 and headquartered in Mumbai, the company offers a wide range of products, including tires for motorcycles, scooters, cars, SUVs, light commercial vehicles, three-wheelers, farm vehicles, trailers, and trucks, as well as off-the-road and specialty tires. CEAT's diverse product portfolio is designed to meet various specifications, including ride comfort and noise reduction, while also complying with international standards. The company exports its products to approximately 100 countries, demonstrating its significant global presence. Formerly known as CEAT Tyres of India Limited, it adopted its current name in 1990, reflecting its evolution within the tire manufacturing industry.
IndigoPaints
Venture Round in 2014
Indigo Paints is one of the fastest-growing paint companies in India and in terms of revenue, it is the 5th largest company in the decorative paint industry. The company is engaged in manufacturing different types of decorative paints like enamels, emulsions, wood coatings, primers, distempers, putties, and cement paints.
Acousticeye
Venture Round in 2013
AcousticEye B.V., founded in 2005 and based in Leusden, the Netherlands, specializes in tube inspection solutions for the heat exchanger market. The company develops and markets advanced mobile and embedded tube inspection devices utilizing patented acoustic technology. Its flagship product, the Dolphin Tube Inspection Solution, is an integrated non-destructive testing (NDT) system designed to inspect and monitor heat exchanger tubes efficiently. AcousticEye's technology enables rapid and accurate single-point inspections of inaccessible tubes, allowing for the quick identification and precise location of defects in complex tube systems, regardless of material. The company serves various industries, including oil and gas, power generation, chemicals, food and beverage, pulp and paper, HVAC, and petrochemicals.
Anglia Business Solutions
Acquisition in 2012
Anglia Coating Solutions Ltd. supplies paint and coatings to building, maintenance, industrial, and domestic markets. Its products are used in steel, concrete, wood, metal, roofs, floors, walls, and ceilings applications.
Acousticeye
Venture Round in 2012
AcousticEye B.V., founded in 2005 and based in Leusden, the Netherlands, specializes in tube inspection solutions for the heat exchanger market. The company develops and markets advanced mobile and embedded tube inspection devices utilizing patented acoustic technology. Its flagship product, the Dolphin Tube Inspection Solution, is an integrated non-destructive testing (NDT) system designed to inspect and monitor heat exchanger tubes efficiently. AcousticEye's technology enables rapid and accurate single-point inspections of inaccessible tubes, allowing for the quick identification and precise location of defects in complex tube systems, regardless of material. The company serves various industries, including oil and gas, power generation, chemicals, food and beverage, pulp and paper, HVAC, and petrochemicals.
Acousticeye
Series B in 2010
AcousticEye B.V., founded in 2005 and based in Leusden, the Netherlands, specializes in tube inspection solutions for the heat exchanger market. The company develops and markets advanced mobile and embedded tube inspection devices utilizing patented acoustic technology. Its flagship product, the Dolphin Tube Inspection Solution, is an integrated non-destructive testing (NDT) system designed to inspect and monitor heat exchanger tubes efficiently. AcousticEye's technology enables rapid and accurate single-point inspections of inaccessible tubes, allowing for the quick identification and precise location of defects in complex tube systems, regardless of material. The company serves various industries, including oil and gas, power generation, chemicals, food and beverage, pulp and paper, HVAC, and petrochemicals.
Lianluo
Series A in 2009
Lianluo, formally known as Hangzhou Liaison Interactive Information Technology Co Ltd, focuses on system integration and hardware distribution. The company is actively involved in the development and distribution of application software, along with providing technical support services. Its primary clientele includes sectors within the power and tobacco industries, for which it offers specialized products such as power information management systems and tobacco information management systems. Lianluo primarily operates within the domestic market, catering to the specific needs of these industries.
Acousticeye
Series A in 2009
AcousticEye B.V., founded in 2005 and based in Leusden, the Netherlands, specializes in tube inspection solutions for the heat exchanger market. The company develops and markets advanced mobile and embedded tube inspection devices utilizing patented acoustic technology. Its flagship product, the Dolphin Tube Inspection Solution, is an integrated non-destructive testing (NDT) system designed to inspect and monitor heat exchanger tubes efficiently. AcousticEye's technology enables rapid and accurate single-point inspections of inaccessible tubes, allowing for the quick identification and precise location of defects in complex tube systems, regardless of material. The company serves various industries, including oil and gas, power generation, chemicals, food and beverage, pulp and paper, HVAC, and petrochemicals.
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