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Eminence Ventures

Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai

Description

Eminence Ventures is a Shanghai-based venture capital firm established in 2021, positioning itself as a key player in China's burgeoning technology and innovation ecosystem. The firm primarily focuses on early-stage investments, targeting disruptive businesses across several high-growth sectors. Their core investment areas include artificial intelligence, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), enterprise services, and advanced manufacturing. This strategic focus aligns with China's national priorities for technological self-sufficiency and industrial upgrading.

As a relatively new entrant to the venture capital landscape, Eminence Ventures has quickly demonstrated its capacity for significant capital deployment. A notable example of their investment activity is their role as the lead investor in a substantial $14.5 million seed round for Hefei E-vision Technology Co., Ltd. in 2023. This investment highlights their willingness to back companies with considerable funding even at the earliest stages of development, suggesting a preference for high-potential ventures requiring significant initial capital.

Beyond financial backing, Eminence Ventures emphasizes a hands-on approach, aiming to be a strategic partner to its portfolio companies. The firm states its commitment to providing not only capital but also crucial strategic guidance, deep industry expertise, and access to an extensive network. This comprehensive support model is designed to help visionary entrepreneurs navigate market challenges, achieve sustainable growth, and ultimately establish market leadership. With a team of approximately 11 professionals, Eminence Ventures is actively building its presence and portfolio within the dynamic Chinese tech market.

Investor Profile

Eminence Ventures has backed more than 20 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 20% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in China, United States, Israel.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (25%)
  • Seed (25%)
  • Series A (20%)
  • Angel (10%)
  • Series C (10%)
  • Series D (5%)
  • Series Unknown (5%)

Country Focus

  • China (75%)
  • United States (5%)
  • Israel (5%)
  • Singapore (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Saas
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Information Technology
  • Enterprise Software
  • Information Services
  • Machine Learning
  • Sales
  • Financial Services
  • Digital Marketing
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Eminence Ventures frequently co-invest with?

VenturesLab
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 1
Hosen Capital
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 1
Susquehanna International Group (SIG)
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Bala Cynwyd
Co-Investments: 2
ZhenFund
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 2
GSR Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4
Ajisen Ramen
Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai
Co-Investments: 1
Cherubic Ventures
Asia, T'ai-pei, Taiwan, Taipei
Co-Investments: 2
Hearst Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
HongShan
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 2
Linear Venture
Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai
Co-Investments: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Eminence Ventures?

Qianxun Intelligence

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Qianxun Intelligence is an intelligent technology developer that offers software development, intelligent robot research and development.

InternetSoftware
SeedJul 21, 2025
Amount Raised: $83,574,772

VAST is an artificial intelligence business that focuses on the study and production of general-purpose 3D big models.

3D TechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
SeedJun 10, 2025
Qianxun Intelligence

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Qianxun Intelligence is an intelligent technology developer that offers software development, intelligent robot research and development.

InternetSoftware
SeedMar 31, 2025
Amount Raised: $72,808,505
AIsphere

Beijing, Beijing, China

AIsphere focuses on visual multimodal large models and empowering content producers in many sectors and scenarios with AIGC technology.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Computer VisionService Industry
Series AMar 5, 2025

Yunwu Intelligence uses its self-developed multimodal model system to create interactive products with 3D dynamic content as the core.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)CommercialIndustrialInformation Technology
Series UnknownJan 17, 2025
Beijing CIMC Cold Chain

Shunyi, Beijing, China

Beijing CIMC Cold Chain is a packaging and logistic company that provides temperature control equipment design, and production services.

Health CareLogisticsPackaging ServicesSelf-Storage
Series BOct 15, 2024
40seas

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

40Seas is a digital trade finance platform built for the global supply chain.

Digital MarketingFinancial ServicesFinTech
SeedAug 4, 2023
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
Vanus AI

Beijing, Beijing, China

Linkall provides Vanus AI and Vanus Connect, middleware solutions for LLM (large language model) App development.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data IntegrationEnterprise SoftwareNatural Language ProcessingPaaSSaaS
SeedJul 31, 2023
Hokdo

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

A new way for you and your team to sell, align and share wins.

CRMEnterprise SoftwareSales AutomationSoftware
AngelJun 25, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,900,000
Naturobot

Zhangjiang, Shanghai, China

Naturobot is an enterprise automation process platform to provide information for the management and performance improvement of enterprises.

Enterprise SoftwareSoftwareSoftware Engineering
AngelNov 2, 2021
Amount Raised: $5,000,000