NationalChip

Overview

NationalChip is a Chinese private investment firm specializing in the semiconductor and technology sectors. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Hangzhou, the firm focuses on chip design and system solution development in digital television, home multimedia, and artificial intelligence for the Internet of Things (IoT). Over the years, NationalChip has become a leading digital TV and AI chip design company in China, with self-developed chip products that have won numerous innovation awards and shipped over 300 million units globally. In 2019, NationalChip completed a RMB 150 million Series B financing round led by the Venture Capital Guidance Fund of CITIC and Sinovation Ventures. The firm has also been actively involved in the AIoT sector, launching its first AIoT chip, GX8010, in 2017, which integrates a proprietary neural network processor for accelerated processing of neural operations. This strategic focus has positioned NationalChip as a significant player in the AIoT chip market in China. NationalChip's investment strategy emphasizes early-stage and growth-stage investments in the semiconductor and technology industries, particularly in areas intersecting with artificial intelligence and IoT. The firm's portfolio includes a range of companies in the semiconductor sector, reflecting its commitment to advancing China's technological capabilities and achieving self-sufficiency in critical industries.

Investment Focus

• Focus on semiconductor and technology sectors
• Interest in early-stage and growth-stage investments
• Alignment with AIoT and digital multimedia applications