ZhenFund

ZhenFund, established in 2011, is a prominent seed fund and venture capital firm headquartered in Beijing, with additional offices in Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Silicon Valley. Co-founded by Bob Xiaoping Xu and Victor Qiang Wang, former entrepreneurs and co-founders of New Oriental, ZhenFund invests in early-stage, innovative companies across sectors such as e-commerce, education, AI, and fintech. With a network of over 800 portfolio companies, including more than 30 unicorns, ZhenFund provides mentorship, resources, and facilitates networking among entrepreneurs to help build successful businesses. The firm has been recognized as the top early-stage investment firm for six consecutive years, with its founders, Bob Xu and Anna Fang, consistently ranked on the Midas List.

Grace Gu

Principal and Head of Eastern China

Yuan Liu

Partner

Tianyi Qin

Principal

Yuguang Sun

Investment Associate

Lulu Sun

VP

Debbie Wang

VP

Terry Wang

Venture Partner

Fangzhou Yao

Managing Director

Li Yi

Investment Associate

Emma Yin

Partner

Meng Yuan

Investment Associate

Jack Zheng

Managing Partner

Past deals in Robotics

Dyna Robotics

Seed Round in 2025
Dyna Robotics is at the forefront of revolutionizing robotic manipulation with cutting-edge foundation models. Our mission is to empower businesses by automating repetitive, stationary tasks with affordable, intelligent robotic arms. Leveraging the latest advancements in foundation models, we're driving the future of general-purpose robotics—one manipulation skill at a time. Dyna Robotics was founded by industry leaders who previously achieved a $350 million exit in grocery deep tech as well as top robotics researchers from DeepMind and Nvidia. Our team blends world-class research, engineering, and product innovation to drive the future of robotic manipulation. With sizable funding already in place, we're positioned to redefine the landscape of robotic automation. Join us to shape the next frontier of AI-driven robotics.

LeXiang Intelligence

Angel Round in 2024
LeXiang Intelligence is a robotics company that specializes in the development of intelligent consumer-grade robots.

Xiangke Intelligence

Angel Round in 2023
Tsinghua University, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, computer and robotics professionals, and industrial serial entrepreneurs founded Xiangke Intelligence. It was established by the former founder of "Speed Technology" and the general manager of SharkNinja China Robot R&D Centre.

Tusk Robots

Angel Round in 2022
Tusk Robots is a Hong Kong-based robotics company established in 2020 that specializes in the research and development of robotic solutions aimed at enhancing intelligent logistics within smart factories. The company creates intelligent pallet robots designed for diverse sectors, including medicine, electronics, automotive parts, tobacco, chemicals, retail, apparel, and eCommerce. By providing effective handling solutions, Tusk Robots aims to facilitate intelligent logistics and support the advancement of smart manufacturing processes for various enterprises.

Moying Robotics

Seed Round in 2020
Shenzhen Moying Robotics Technology Co., Ltd. is a company based in Shenzhen, China, specializing in the development and manufacturing of mobile collaborative robots. Founded in 2019, the company offers a range of products, including omni-directional and differential-drive collaborative robots, available in both dual-arm and single-arm configurations, as well as transport robots. Moying Robotics aims to integrate these advanced robotic systems into various applications, enhancing operational efficiency across different industries.

Data Grand

Series B in 2020
Data Grand specializes in text processing technology and intelligent office robot services, offering a range of solutions aimed at enhancing business efficiency across various industries. Their services include a text mining engine, intelligent recommendation systems, knowledge graphs, smart document reviews, and advanced search systems. Additionally, Data Grand provides tools for customer opinion insights, optical character recognition, and robotic process automation. By employing cutting-edge technologies such as natural language understanding and generation, the company enables users to efficiently extract, review, and search information from extensive databases. This focus on intelligent software systems helps enterprises improve their data mining capabilities while ensuring compliance and safety.

Syrius Robotics

Series A in 2020
Syrius Robotics, founded in 2018 and based in Shenzhen, China, specializes in manufacturing autonomous mobile robots for material handling in various sectors, including e-commerce, retail, and logistics. The company develops its own operational systems, software platforms, and AIoT cloud services to enhance the efficiency of fulfillment centers and warehouses worldwide. Utilizing advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, laser radar, and camera systems, Syrius Robotics provides intelligent logistics solutions that improve productivity and streamline logistics management. Their products are increasingly adopted by a diverse range of commercial organizations beyond the transportation industry, showcasing the versatility of their automation solutions.

Youibot

Seed Round in 2020
Youibot Robotics Co., Ltd. is a Chinese company focused on the research, development, and manufacturing of autonomous mobile robots. The firm has independently developed a cutting-edge robot platform that utilizes advanced laser radar and visual real-time SLAM technology for navigation and mapping. Youibot's innovative systems are designed for both indoor and outdoor applications, offering competitive solutions for various industries. Their product line includes autonomous robots equipped with a standalone control system and a cluster collaboration platform, enabling efficient and automated operations for clients.

Syrius Robotics

Seed Round in 2019
Syrius Robotics, founded in 2018 and based in Shenzhen, China, specializes in manufacturing autonomous mobile robots for material handling in various sectors, including e-commerce, retail, and logistics. The company develops its own operational systems, software platforms, and AIoT cloud services to enhance the efficiency of fulfillment centers and warehouses worldwide. Utilizing advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, laser radar, and camera systems, Syrius Robotics provides intelligent logistics solutions that improve productivity and streamline logistics management. Their products are increasingly adopted by a diverse range of commercial organizations beyond the transportation industry, showcasing the versatility of their automation solutions.

VipCode

Series A in 2018
VipCode is an online education provider that specializes in programming courses tailored for children aged 6 to 16. The curriculum includes a variety of subjects such as building blocks programming, Python programming, drone and robot programming, and app construction. Additionally, the courses cover foundational concepts in artificial intelligence and informatics. VipCode aims to engage students in an interactive learning environment, making programming accessible and enjoyable for elementary and junior high school students.

Yogo Robot

Series A in 2018
Yogo Robot is a robotics company that specializes in developing automated delivery solutions. It offers a comprehensive multi-robot ecosystem that includes smart delivery stations, robotic couriers, and Internet of Things devices. This innovative system enhances efficiency in last-mile delivery, creating a more seamless user experience. Yogo Robot focuses on research and development of service robots equipped with features such as autonomous round trips, automatic obstacle avoidance, positioning and navigation, and target tracking. Through its advanced robotic technology, Yogo Robot aims to transform the delivery industry and improve transmission network efficiency while reducing costs.

Pocket Noir

Series A in 2018
Pocket Noir is a Guangzhou-based retail platform focused on innovative technology hardware products. It offers a diverse selection of high-tech items, including virtual reality headsets, drones, smart cameras, and audio-visual equipment. The platform caters to tech-savvy consumers in urban areas, showcasing premium electronic products from various vendors. In addition to product sales, Pocket Noir accumulates user experience data, which it utilizes to provide valuable insights for brands and advertisers. This approach enhances the overall shopping experience while supporting the promotion of cutting-edge technology.

Yogo Robot

Venture Round in 2018
Yogo Robot is a robotics company that specializes in developing automated delivery solutions. It offers a comprehensive multi-robot ecosystem that includes smart delivery stations, robotic couriers, and Internet of Things devices. This innovative system enhances efficiency in last-mile delivery, creating a more seamless user experience. Yogo Robot focuses on research and development of service robots equipped with features such as autonomous round trips, automatic obstacle avoidance, positioning and navigation, and target tracking. Through its advanced robotic technology, Yogo Robot aims to transform the delivery industry and improve transmission network efficiency while reducing costs.

Pocket Noir

Series A in 2018
Pocket Noir is a Guangzhou-based retail platform focused on innovative technology hardware products. It offers a diverse selection of high-tech items, including virtual reality headsets, drones, smart cameras, and audio-visual equipment. The platform caters to tech-savvy consumers in urban areas, showcasing premium electronic products from various vendors. In addition to product sales, Pocket Noir accumulates user experience data, which it utilizes to provide valuable insights for brands and advertisers. This approach enhances the overall shopping experience while supporting the promotion of cutting-edge technology.

Hesai Technology

Venture Round in 2017
Hesai Technology is a company based in Shanghai, China, founded in 2014. It specializes in designing laser radar systems using smart sensing technology. The primary application of these systems is to facilitate autonomous driving by enabling car companies to monitor mixed gas composition and detect hazardous leaks. Additionally, Hesai Technology develops natural gas leak detection systems for industrial processes. Its LiDAR products are used in a variety of applications including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous vehicle fleets, last-mile delivery robots, street sweeping robots, and logistics robots. The company operates through two main segments: the LiDAR segment and the gas detection segment, with the former being the primary revenue generator.

Flexiv

Series A in 2017
Flexiv Ltd. is a robotics and artificial intelligence company that specializes in developing and manufacturing adaptive robots. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Shanghai, with additional offices in Shenzhen, Beijing, and Santa Clara, California, Flexiv integrates advanced technologies such as force control, computer vision, and AI into its products. The company's flagship robot, RIZON, is designed for applications including curved-surface processing, plugging, and assembly. Flexiv's robotic systems are utilized across various industries, including automotive electronics, new energy, home appliances, consumer electronics, and aerospace. The company focuses on providing innovative solutions that enhance industrial automation, enabling businesses to improve efficiency and safely collaborate with human workers in complex environments.

Flexiv

Series A in 2017
Flexiv Ltd. is a robotics and artificial intelligence company that specializes in developing and manufacturing adaptive robots. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Shanghai, with additional offices in Shenzhen, Beijing, and Santa Clara, California, Flexiv integrates advanced technologies such as force control, computer vision, and AI into its products. The company's flagship robot, RIZON, is designed for applications including curved-surface processing, plugging, and assembly. Flexiv's robotic systems are utilized across various industries, including automotive electronics, new energy, home appliances, consumer electronics, and aerospace. The company focuses on providing innovative solutions that enhance industrial automation, enabling businesses to improve efficiency and safely collaborate with human workers in complex environments.

Osaro

Series A in 2017
Osaro, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing industrial-grade artificial intelligence software to automate manual picking and assembly tasks in distribution centers and manufacturing facilities. Founded in 2015, Osaro's solutions integrate advanced machine learning to enhance the efficiency of computer and robotic systems. The company's technology not only processes large amounts of unstructured data but also features powerful adaptive decision-making capabilities that allow machines to interact with their environment, learn from it, and achieve specific objectives. By improving the adaptability and intelligence of automated systems, Osaro aims to increase industrial productivity while enabling human workers to focus on more complex tasks, ultimately contributing to a safer workplace and enhanced supply chain resilience.

Zero Zero Robotics

Series B in 2017
Zero Zero Robotics Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced hover cameras, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, with additional offices in Beijing, San Francisco, Hangzhou, and Taiwan. Co-founded by Stanford Ph.D.s MQ Wang and Tony Zhang, the company focuses on developing smart flying robotics that enhance user experiences. Its flagship product, the Hover Camera Passport, is designed for capturing unique perspectives and significant moments, and has garnered multiple awards, including accolades from Red Dot Design and CES. The camera operates using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Flight drone software and incorporates artificial intelligence for navigation, making it suitable for a variety of events such as family vacations and weddings. With a workforce of over 120 employees, Zero Zero has established partnerships, including a notable collaboration with Apple retail, and has attracted investment from firms such as IDG and GSR Ventures.

CoClean Technology

Series A in 2017
CoClean Technology, established in 2015, is a global technology company headquartered in Beijing, China. It specializes in developing and manufacturing wearable air purifier devices that use negative ion technology to clean the air. The company, founded by scientists and engineers, aims to improve living environments through innovative electrical consumer products and technical solutions. CoClean operates R&D, supply chain, and sales facilities across multiple cities in China, as well as user operations and R&D centers in the United States. Its product portfolio includes portable air purifiers, data mining for user information, and various household electronic products designed to enhance personal and public spaces.

Strateos

Venture Round in 2016
Strateos specializes in automating chemistry, biology, and tissue analysis in closed-loop robotic labs, accelerating drug discovery programs for pharmaceutical partners. By combining advanced robotics, software for imaging and analytics, and remote cloud laboratories, Strateos enables more rapid and efficient discovery of new drug candidates. The company was formed through a merger of Transcriptic, which developed the first robotic cloud laboratory platform for life science research, and 3Scan, which specialized in automating tissue analysis. Strateos aims to express life science methods as data, enabling infrastructure virtualization and driving the next generation of discovery with significant time and cost efficiencies.

Momenta

Series A in 2016
Momenta is an autonomous driving startup operating out of Beijing. Its deep-learning-based software in perception, HD semantic mapping, and data-driven path planning enables the realization of full autonomy. Momenta offer multi-level autonomous driving solutions as well as big data products and services. Momenta’s team is composed of experts in computer vision and deep learning, including one of the authors of Faster R-CNN and ResNet, the most popular deep learning network, as well as winners of ImageNet 2015, MS COCO Challenge 2015, and ImageNet 2017. The company is leading the autonomous driving software space with advanced technical competence and a strong commitment to innovation.

Vincross

Series A in 2016
Vincross Inc. is a consumer robotics company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Beijing, China. It designs and develops advanced robotics technology, focusing on accessibility and usability for individuals. The company's flagship product, HEXA, is a versatile six-legged robot capable of traversing various terrains, including climbing stairs, and is equipped with sensors for responsive interaction with its environment. HEXA operates on MIND OS, a user-friendly robotics operating system that allows users to create sophisticated robotic applications with minimal coding. Vincross aims to democratize robotics, making it available to a broad audience, including creators, programmers, and hobbyists. The company envisions a future where robots are integral to daily life, providing innovative solutions for applications such as scientific exploration, firefighting, and rescue operations. Through its commitment to developing a comprehensive robotics ecosystem, Vincross is positioning itself at the forefront of the next generation of consumer robotics.

AutoX

Pre Seed Round in 2016
AutoX, Inc. is a California-based company specializing in developing software solutions for self-driving vehicles. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Jose, AutoX focuses on creating a camera-based autonomous driving platform that employs artificial intelligence to achieve full autonomy, specifically Level 5 self-driving capability. The company aims to navigate complex urban traffic scenarios safely and efficiently, making autonomous driving more accessible. AutoX is notable for being granted the second fully driverless RoboTaxi permit in California, underscoring its commitment to accelerating the deployment of fully driverless cars and enhancing everyday convenience for users.

Momenta

Series A in 2016
Momenta is an autonomous driving startup operating out of Beijing. Its deep-learning-based software in perception, HD semantic mapping, and data-driven path planning enables the realization of full autonomy. Momenta offer multi-level autonomous driving solutions as well as big data products and services. Momenta’s team is composed of experts in computer vision and deep learning, including one of the authors of Faster R-CNN and ResNet, the most popular deep learning network, as well as winners of ImageNet 2015, MS COCO Challenge 2015, and ImageNet 2017. The company is leading the autonomous driving software space with advanced technical competence and a strong commitment to innovation.

Zero Zero Robotics

Series A in 2016
Zero Zero Robotics Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced hover cameras, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, with additional offices in Beijing, San Francisco, Hangzhou, and Taiwan. Co-founded by Stanford Ph.D.s MQ Wang and Tony Zhang, the company focuses on developing smart flying robotics that enhance user experiences. Its flagship product, the Hover Camera Passport, is designed for capturing unique perspectives and significant moments, and has garnered multiple awards, including accolades from Red Dot Design and CES. The camera operates using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Flight drone software and incorporates artificial intelligence for navigation, making it suitable for a variety of events such as family vacations and weddings. With a workforce of over 120 employees, Zero Zero has established partnerships, including a notable collaboration with Apple retail, and has attracted investment from firms such as IDG and GSR Ventures.

Horizon Robotics

Seed Round in 2016
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.

xPerception

Seed Round in 2016
XPerception specializes in developing vision perception software and hardware, focusing on applications in robotics and virtual reality. Founded by two former engineers from a prominent augmented reality startup, the company has created advanced technology that includes a camera capable of generating visual maps of surrounding objects. This technology supports 3D space position tracking, enhancing the capabilities of various industries that rely on accurate spatial recognition and interaction. Through its innovative solutions, XPerception aims to advance the integration of perception technologies in diverse fields.

Remebot

Seed Round in 2016
Remebot is a company focused on the research, development, production, sales, and operation of medical-surgical robots. Specializing in neurosurgery, Remebot develops navigation and orientation robots that assist surgeons in performing minimally invasive procedures. These advanced robots aim to enhance surgical precision and efficiency, reducing the potential for errors during complex operations. Through its innovative technology, Remebot contributes to the evolving landscape of surgical practices, emphasizing improved patient outcomes in neurosurgical interventions.

Yunzhou Intelligence Technology

Series B in 2016
Zhuhai Yunzhou Intelligence Technology Ltd. specializes in the manufacture and marketing of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) designed for the water monitoring sector. Founded in 2010 and based in Zhuhai, China, the company offers a range of robotic water samplers and inspectors in various sizes, along with essential accessories such as handheld terminals, base stations, and outboard motors. Its products facilitate diverse applications, including routine and emergency water sampling, spatial distribution analysis of water quality factors, lake floor topographic surveying, pollution source tracking, and studies of lake and coastal waters. Yunzhou's technology also aids in predicting algae blooms, contributing to environmental monitoring efforts. The company distributes its products through a network of dealers worldwide.

Data Grand

Seed Round in 2015
Data Grand specializes in text processing technology and intelligent office robot services, offering a range of solutions aimed at enhancing business efficiency across various industries. Their services include a text mining engine, intelligent recommendation systems, knowledge graphs, smart document reviews, and advanced search systems. Additionally, Data Grand provides tools for customer opinion insights, optical character recognition, and robotic process automation. By employing cutting-edge technologies such as natural language understanding and generation, the company enables users to efficiently extract, review, and search information from extensive databases. This focus on intelligent software systems helps enterprises improve their data mining capabilities while ensuring compliance and safety.

Osaro

Seed Round in 2015
Osaro, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing industrial-grade artificial intelligence software to automate manual picking and assembly tasks in distribution centers and manufacturing facilities. Founded in 2015, Osaro's solutions integrate advanced machine learning to enhance the efficiency of computer and robotic systems. The company's technology not only processes large amounts of unstructured data but also features powerful adaptive decision-making capabilities that allow machines to interact with their environment, learn from it, and achieve specific objectives. By improving the adaptability and intelligence of automated systems, Osaro aims to increase industrial productivity while enabling human workers to focus on more complex tasks, ultimately contributing to a safer workplace and enhanced supply chain resilience.

Yunzhou Intelligence Technology

Series A in 2015
Zhuhai Yunzhou Intelligence Technology Ltd. specializes in the manufacture and marketing of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) designed for the water monitoring sector. Founded in 2010 and based in Zhuhai, China, the company offers a range of robotic water samplers and inspectors in various sizes, along with essential accessories such as handheld terminals, base stations, and outboard motors. Its products facilitate diverse applications, including routine and emergency water sampling, spatial distribution analysis of water quality factors, lake floor topographic surveying, pollution source tracking, and studies of lake and coastal waters. Yunzhou's technology also aids in predicting algae blooms, contributing to environmental monitoring efforts. The company distributes its products through a network of dealers worldwide.

Zero Zero Robotics

Seed Round in 2015
Zero Zero Robotics Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced hover cameras, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, with additional offices in Beijing, San Francisco, Hangzhou, and Taiwan. Co-founded by Stanford Ph.D.s MQ Wang and Tony Zhang, the company focuses on developing smart flying robotics that enhance user experiences. Its flagship product, the Hover Camera Passport, is designed for capturing unique perspectives and significant moments, and has garnered multiple awards, including accolades from Red Dot Design and CES. The camera operates using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Flight drone software and incorporates artificial intelligence for navigation, making it suitable for a variety of events such as family vacations and weddings. With a workforce of over 120 employees, Zero Zero has established partnerships, including a notable collaboration with Apple retail, and has attracted investment from firms such as IDG and GSR Ventures.

Roborobo

Seed Round in 2014
ROBOROBO is Korea's largest provider of educational robot, the robot is South Korea's largest training school. Its innovative robot engineering from Seoul National University professor of design, was designated South Korea more than 1200 primary and secondary schools as well as kindergartens for technological equipment, every year 120,000 South Korean children learn the same period ROBOROBO robot programs.

Swivl

Seed Round in 2013
Swivl, Inc. is a company that offers a robotic video accessory platform designed to enhance video recording and collaboration for educational and professional purposes. Its flagship product, the Swivl Robot, operates without the need for a camera operator, utilizing mobile devices as control centers while improving audio quality with wireless technology. The platform includes a Capture app and cloud services that facilitate the creation and sharing of multimedia videos, compliant with privacy regulations. Swivl's products are applicable across various sectors, including K-12 education for flipped classrooms and student projects, higher education for lecture capture and teacher training, and corporate environments for training and video conferencing. The company sells its products online and through various resellers in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2010, Swivl is headquartered in San Carlos, California.
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