Intel capital has expanded its venture capital plan in China since 1998, with a total investment exceeding one third of its investment in Asia. Intel capital's investment in China enterprises was initially concentrated in domestic software and hardware and service companies. With the rapid development of IT industry in China, intel capital is gradually increasing its investment in export technology companies. At present, intel capital's investment in China is mainly concentrated in technology-based companies, so as to promote the development of local advanced technologies, supplement the ecological environment of Intel's innovative products and platform technologies, further build the entire Internet infrastructure, and accelerate the application of innovative technologies on a global scale. At present, Intel's investment in China is concentrated in the fields of cellular communication, home broadband applications and local integrated circuit design rooms, and its investment in local digital home and digital enterprise technology companies is gradually increasing. Enterprises invested by intel capital in China include AsiaInfo Group Co., Ltd. (which has built operation support system for China telecom infrastructure), Yingke Digital Power Co., Ltd. (which is a leading telecom service provider), Sohu (the portal of China) and UT Starcom Co., Ltd. (the pioneer of China wireless telephone, The company has become the world's largest DSL equipment supplier), Sunway Communication Network Co., Ltd. (total solution service provider for distance education), Dexin Holdings Co., Ltd. (independent mobile phone design studio), BCD Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (analog power supply integrated circuit design and manufacturing company), Ding Xin Semiconductor Company (RF chip manufacturer), Haihui Software International (Group) Company (software outsourcing company), Maipu Holdings Co., Ltd. (router and
Up to now, nearly 50 companies have been invested in China, of which 1 1 companies have been publicly listed or acquired, including: Hong Kong PCCW, AsiaInfo Group, Sunway Communications, Sohu, Dexin Wireless, UT Starcom and Zhuhai Action.
Intel Capital Investment Portfolio Company includes: A8 Music Group, Xinjin Semiconductor, Shanghai Xinyutong Network Technology Co., Ltd., Sailong International, Beijing Lanxun Communication Technology Co., Ltd., Xinbang Microelectronics, Ding Xin Semiconductor, Tai Fang Electronics, Haihui Software, Lan Qi Technology, Huasi Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing Dong Bo Technology Holding Co., Ltd., Softcom Technology, Xinyuan Co., Ltd., Shanghai Weijing Information Technology Co., Ltd., etc.
Set up a stage for China enterprises to go global.
Compared with other venture capital, helping China enterprises to go international is a unique value-added service in intel capital. In May 2007, Dr. Wei Shaojun, CEO of Phoenix Microelectronics in intel capital, felt Intel's "unimaginable" international resource advantage. The company provides a new generation of high-performance intelligent storage control IC and smart SIM card solutions for mobile terminal equipment. In April this year, Wei Shaojun arranged an exchange in intel capital company. "We visited some Indian customers, which we didn't even dare to think about before. Even if we went, we might not be able to meet key customers. The role of this bridge is unique to intel capital. "
Investment Distribution Map of intel capital Company
Dai Weimin, Chairman of Core Microelectronics, has a "convinced" recognition of intel capital. Core introduced Intel's investment in the second round of financing in 2005. "In fact, domestic opportunities are good. Some people think that I can make some money without venture capital and I can do it comfortably without supervision, but sometimes it's not just a matter of money. With intel capital's global resources, it will greatly help the company's management and growth. " Later, with the help of Intel Capital, Xinyuan completed its overseas layout and related acquisitions, and staged a series of "overseas strategies". At present, the company has set up chip design branches in Europe, America and Japan. Chen Ye, president of Zhiji Venture Capital, recognized the advantages of intel capital, which has a strong corporate background. "intel capital has set an example for the whole venture capital industry-how a high-tech group can make use of its high-tech advantages, master technology and grasp future industrial trends, including existing product lines, customer relationships and distributors, to help these invested companies grow rapidly."
Because of its leading position in technology and market, intel capital has become a partner that many venture capitalists in China are willing to look for. "Our participation has established industry confidence. Our evaluation and decision-making methods are consistent with the industry. We attach great importance to building a reputation and protecting it well. "
More than 80 enterprises invested by intel capital in the China market have basically maintained a balanced layout. About one-third of them are early investment, one-third are growth enterprises and one-third are late investment. Compared with many independent VC funds, they will be forced by market risks and pressures, and often choose projects with shorter return period. Zhong Zhang analyzed, "We are not a fund, but an investment institution with a corporate background, without the pressure of a fund. We have a long-term commitment to the China market. " Undoubtedly, intel capital is helping more China enterprises swim to the other side of success.