About Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform
Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform is a venture capital firm founded in 2016. It is primarily based out of Hong Kong, China. As of Aug 2024, Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform has invested in 27 companies. It primarily invests in Series A round in China based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from High Tech to Enterprise Applications and Retail. Most recently it participated in the $***** Angel round of ringconn A lot of funds co-invest with Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform, with names like Sequoia Capital China sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform has team of 6 people including 3 partners.Key Metrics
Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform's List of Top Investments
Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform has a portfolio of 27 companies. Their most notable investments are in ifming and Kami.Their portfolio spans across China, United States and United Kingdom. They have invested in High Tech, Enterprise Applications, Retail and 18 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Seed and 1 more. Here is the list of top investments by Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform:1. EFinix
Efinix is a provider of programmable logic cores and devices to silicon companies. The technology allows some part of the device to be programmable including a mask programmable memory to store configuration files. It can be used in wireless and infrastructure, automotive, IoT, and video surveillance.
Key facts about EFinix
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Santa Clara (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $9.75M
- Employee Count: 192 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Xilinx, Samsung Venture Investment and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Oct 29, 2019, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. I2Cool
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Key facts about I2Cool
- Location: Hong Kong (China)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $13.8M
- Investors: Transcend Capital Partners, New Vision Ventures and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Sep 08, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. SmartSens
Developer of CMOS image sensor chips for various applications. The company provides imaging solutions for surveillance, automotive, machine vision, and cellphone cameras. It focuses on continuous product innovation to deliver a comprehensive portfolio of image sensors.
Key facts about SmartSens
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Minhang (China)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $225M
- Employee Count: 87 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Beyond Ventures, Wingtech and 11 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Oct 23, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. ORCA-TECH
Manufacturer of autonomous surface vessels for water cleaning and maintenance. These unmanned boats perform surface debris collection, aquatic plant harvesting, and water quality monitoring. The vessels utilize autonomous navigation technology to operate across various water environments. Additional offerings include platforms for water surface cruising and inspection tasks. These systems provide automated support for water management and maintenance operations.
Key facts about ORCA-TECH
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Xi An (China)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $50.3M
- Employee Count: 23 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Plug and Play Tech Center, Gobi Partners and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Mar 10, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Lumos Helmet
Smart bike helmets and lights for enhanced safety and visibility. They are dedicated to enhancing urban mobility with innovative safety solutions. They offer a range of smart bike helmets and lights designed to improve visibility and communication on the road. Their product line includes commuter, e-bike, and road bike helmets, along with smart bike lights and accessories. The helmets feature integrated LED lights, turn signals, and compatibility with MIPS technology and Quin System for advanced safety. The smart bike lights are modular and versatile, offering enhanced visibility for safer night rides. They also provide cycling essentials like winter liners, remotes, mounts, and charging cables. They focus on creating a safer and more predictable riding experience for cyclists, promoting better communication with drivers and pedestrians. They offer accident replacement and affiliate programs. The website offers account login, cart functionality, and multiple currency options.
Key facts about Lumos Helmet
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Boston (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $2.18M
- Employee Count: 30 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: SOSV, The Mills Fabrica and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jul 11, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform has invested in 27 companies over the last 9 years, with an average of 1 new investment annually in the last 5 years. Its most recent first time investment was in ringconn and most recent follow-on round was in Bozhi.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2022 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2019 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2017 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform's Investments by Stage
Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform has made 6 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $18.3M, 4 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $1.52M and 1 investment in Angel stage.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 6 |
Seed | 4 |
Angel | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform's Investments by Sector
Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the High Tech, Enterprise Applications, FinTech, Semiconductors and Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications. Notably, it has invested in 25 Tech companies, 20 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 14 Software companies and at least 11 companies focusing on Tech hardware.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
High Tech | 4 |
Enterprise Applications | 3 |
FinTech | 2 |
Semiconductors | 2 |
Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications | 1 |
Others | 13 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform's Investments by Geography
Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform has made most investments in China (7), followed by United States where it has made 2 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
China | 7 |
United States | 2 |
United Kingdom | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform's recent investments
Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Aug 16, 2024 | China | Angel | 8885 | ||
Jul 04, 2022 | China | Series A | 9981 | ||
Jul 04, 2022 | - | Series A | 5958 | ||
Aug 18, 2021 | China | Series A | 5377 | [+1] | |
Nov 26, 2019 | China | Seed | 4870 |
Team profile of Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform
Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform has a team of 6 members including 3 Partners, 1 Venture Partner and 1 Principal located in China. Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Hong Kong | - | ||
Partner | Hong Kong | - | ||
Partner | China | - | ||
Venture Partner | Shanghai | - | ||
Principal | China | - |
Co-investors of Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform
Over the past 9 years, 25 investors have co-invested in Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform: Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, SenseTime and 3 others have invested in rounds before Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform. There is 1 company where Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund has invested before Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform and 1 company where SenseTime has invested before Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform.
- Top Co-investors of Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform: 12 investors entered a company along with Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform. These include investors like Sequoia Capital China (2 companies).
- Invested after Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform: A total of 8 investors have invested in Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund (1 company), Mitsui (1 company) and Chuangrongjie (1 company).
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