About River Motion
River Motion is a venture capital firm founded in 2023. It is primarily based out of China. It primarily invests in China based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Infrastructure to Enterprise Applications and High Tech. Overall, River Motion portfolio has seen 1 unicorn and 1 IPO, namely Moore Thread and Kunlunxin. River Motion has team of 8 people including 8 partners.Key Metrics
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River Motion's List of All Investments
River Motion has a portfolio of 4 companies, one of which is a Unicorn. Their most notable investments include Moore Thread and OSCHINA.Their portfolio spans across China and Germany. They have invested in Enterprise Infrastructure, Enterprise Applications, High Tech and 3 other sectors. Here is the list of all investments by River Motion:
1. Moore Thread
Developer of GPU chips, cards, software, and intelligent computing solutions. The company focuses on providing infrastructure and solutions for accelerated computing. Its offerings support AI acceleration, 3D graphics rendering, video encoding/decoding, physical simulation, and scientific computing. The company designs GPU products to meet the demands of model training and inference.
Key facts about Moore Thread
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Beijing (China)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $528M
- Employee Count: 203 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: RiverHead Capital, Zhonghe Capital and 24 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Feb 26, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. OSCHINA
Provider of open-source technology news, software, and community interaction platform. It offers a platform for technology sharing, including news, software, blogs, forums, Q&A, events, tools, and training. It facilitates collaboration through Gitee, new media channels, and live broadcasts. The platform provides resources such as AI encyclopedias, open-source software education, and development management solutions. It supports developers with tools like large model hosting platforms and various open-source projects, fostering an environment for technology advancement and community engagement.
Key facts about OSCHINA
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: Futian (China)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $220M
- Employee Count: 81 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Shanghai Zhangjiang, Shanghai STVC Group and 13 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Apr 14, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Kunlunxin
Key facts about Kunlunxin
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Haidian (China)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $13.9M
- Investors: China Internet Investment Fund, River Motion and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jul 10, 2025, $*****
Developer of industrial three dimensional vision systems and robotic software. This entity provides hardware and software solutions for automated manufacturing and logistics environments. The product portfolio includes high precision cameras, machine vision software, and programming tools designed for complex object recognition, localization, and quality inspection. These technologies enable robots to perform tasks such as material handling, assembly, and palletizing with high accuracy. The systems utilize advanced algorithms to process visual data, allowing for the autonomous operation of robotic arms in diverse industrial applications. By integrating vision and motion planning, the technology supports flexible automation across various sectors, including automotive production and heavy industry. The solutions are engineered to handle challenging materials, including reflective or transparent objects, ensuring reliable performance in demanding operational settings.
Key facts about Mech-Mind Robotics Technology
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Munich (Germany)
- Stage: Late Stage
- Total Funding till date: $298M
- Investors: Qiming Venture Partners, Meituan and 5 Others
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Unicorns in River Motion's Portfolio
River Motion has 1 unicorn in its portfolio - Kunlunxin. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Kunlunxin which became a unicorn in 2021, 5 years before River Motion first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in River Motion's portfolio:
Filter this listTracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
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52 | IT reseller of artificial intelligence chips | 2019 | Haidian | Series A | nr{hiac |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in River Motion's Portfolio
1 of River Motion's portfolio company became public - Moore Thread. It got listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), in Dec 2025.Here are River Motion's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 05, 2025 | - | - | 1326 |
Team profile of River Motion
River Motion has a team of 8 members including 8 Partners located in China. River Motion's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in River Motion:
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