About Zhongke Chuangxing
Zhongke Chuangxing, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2013, is based in Xi An, China. With a presence in 4 countries, it has supported around 230 startups in sectors like High Tech, Semiconductors. As of Aug 2026, Zhongke Chuangxing has 2 unicorns under its belt and has witnessed 2 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include UISEE, AgiBot and Lightelligence. The program is backed by a team of 10 people who primarily support Seed startups based in China. Its latest investment was a Undisclosed Angel round in Yineng Zhiguang on Aug 05, 2026.
Zhongke Chuangxing's List of Top Investments
Zhongke Chuangxing has a portfolio of 230 companies, including 2 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Leuven Instruments and Jiuyouaviation.Their portfolio spans across China, United States, Switzerland and 1 more locations. They have invested in High Tech, Semiconductors, Enterprise Applications and 31 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 4 more. Here is the list of top investments by Zhongke Chuangxing:
1. UISEE
UISEE is a developer of cloud and AI-enabled solutions for autonomous driving. The company develops self-driving technology for logistic vehicles, shuttles, cars, and more. It offers features like self-improvement ability, multi-dimensional safety, and more.
Key facts about UISEE
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Haidian (China)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $154M
- Employee Count: 152 as on Feb 28, 2026
- Investors: Xinding Capital, Robert Bosch Venture Capital and 13 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Mar 24, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. AgiBot
Developer of embodied artificial intelligence robots for various applications. The company offers robots designed for flexible manufacturing, interactive services, research, education, specialized avatars, warehousing logistics, and robotic household assistance. It provides a one-stop development platform for embodied AI and integrated data solutions. The company also offers open-source resources, including datasets and frameworks, for research and development purposes.
Key facts about AgiBot
Lightelligence (a spin-off from MIT) is developing optical chips and software solutions for artificial intelligence based computing. The company aims to develop integrated photonics chips for processing and computing machine learning and deep learning algorithms. It claims that its products will have multiple features including high speed, low latency, and low power consumption. Partners include Baidu Ventures, MIT, and NVIDIA.
Key facts about Lightelligence
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Boston (United States)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $247M
- Employee Count: 73 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: China Reform Fund Management, MIT Startup Exchange and 19 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Sep 05, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Developer of general-purpose humanoid robots, quadruped robots, and related accessories. The company offers robots for various applications, including flexible manufacturing, interactive services, education, research, and logistics. It provides software platforms, data solutions, and components to support robot development and deployment. The company also offers accessories such as robotic hands and remote operation kits.
Key facts about Zhiyuan Robot
5. Vivolight
Developer of optical coherence tomography for coronary functional evaluation. The company focuses on the development of medical devices for minimally invasive interventional diagnosis and treatment using laser technology for clinical use.
Key facts about Vivolight
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Shenzhen (China)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $28.5M
- Employee Count: 14 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: HSG, Bank of China and 13 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jun 01, 2026, $*****
Zhongke Chuangxing's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Zhongke Chuangxing has invested in 230 companies over the last 10 years, with an average of 11 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 8 investments, while as of Aug 2026, it has made 18 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Yineng Zhiguang and most recent follow-on round was in Zhongzhi Keyi (Beijing) Technology.Year | No. of Investments | ||
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1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 18 | 0 | 18 |
2025 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
2024 | 15 | 1 | 16 |
2023 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
2022 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
2021 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
2020 | 13 | 1 | 14 |
2019 | 11 | 1 | 12 |
2018 | 11 | 1 | 12 |
2017 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Zhongke Chuangxing's Investments by Stage
Zhongke Chuangxing has made 57 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $11.4M, 32 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $157M and 17 investments in Angel stage with an average round size of $24.7M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 57 |
Series A | 32 |
Angel | 17 |
Series B | 4 |
Series C | 2 |
Others | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Zhongke Chuangxing's Investments by Sector
Zhongke Chuangxing has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the High Tech, Semiconductors, Enterprise Applications, Industrial Goods and Manufacturing and Energy Tech. Notably, it has invested in 123 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 119 Tech companies, 82 Tech hardware companies and at least 47 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
High Tech | 32 |
Semiconductors | 30 |
Enterprise Applications | 14 |
Industrial Goods and Manufacturing | 10 |
Energy Tech | 9 |
Others | 79 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Zhongke Chuangxing's Investments by Geography
Zhongke Chuangxing has made most investments in China (90), followed by United States where it has made 6 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
China | 90 |
United States | 6 |
Switzerland | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Zhongke Chuangxing's recent investments
Zhongke Chuangxing has made 18 investments in 2026 so far. Yineng Zhiguang and Active Technology are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Zhongke Chuangxing:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Aug 05, 2026 | - | Angel | 5350 | - | |
Aug 03, 2026 | - | Angel | 3124 | [+4] | |
Jul 27, 2026 | - | Seed | 3597 | [+6] | |
Jul 15, 2026 | - | Seed | 9660 | ||
Jul 10, 2026 | China | Seed | 5258 |
Unicorns in Zhongke Chuangxing's Portfolio
Zhongke Chuangxing has 2 unicorns in its portfolio - AgiBot and Zhiyuan Robot. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is AgiBot. It became a unicorn in 2025, 1 years after Zhongke Chuangxing first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Zhongke Chuangxing's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
64 | Developer of embodied artificial intelligence robots for various applications | 2023 | Shanghai | Series B | uejvxue | ||
60 | Developer of general-purpose humanoid robots, quadruped robots, and related accessories | 2023 | Pudong | Series B | tzrrpki |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Zhongke Chuangxing's Portfolio
1 of Zhongke Chuangxing's portfolio company became public - UISEE. It got listed on the Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG), in May 2026 at marketcap of $1.25BHere are Zhongke Chuangxing's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
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May 20, 2026 | - | - | 7227 |
Acquired companies in Zhongke Chuangxing's Portfolio
1 company from Zhongke Chuangxing's portfolio has been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Suzhou Juxi Information Technology in Jun 2020 by Baibu for $*****.Here are Zhongke Chuangxing's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 04, 2020 | - | - | 3388 |
Team profile of Zhongke Chuangxing
Zhongke Chuangxing has a team of 10 members including 7 Partners and 1 Principal located in South Africa. Zhongke Chuangxing's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Zhongke Chuangxing:
Co-investors of Zhongke Chuangxing
Over the past 10 years, 487 investors have co-invested in Zhongke Chuangxing's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Zhongke Chuangxing: Baidu Venture Capital, Zhen Fund and 59 others have invested in rounds before Zhongke Chuangxing. There are 2 companies where Baidu Venture Capital has invested before Zhongke Chuangxing and 2 companies where Zhen Fund has invested before Zhongke Chuangxing.
- Top Co-investors of Zhongke Chuangxing: 244 investors entered a company along with Zhongke Chuangxing. These include investors like Frees Fund (5 companies).
- Invested after Zhongke Chuangxing: A total of 182 investors have invested in Zhongke Chuangxing's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Tencent (3 companies) and China Internet Investment Fund (3 companies).
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