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Essential Capital

Asia, Beijing, China, Haidian

Description

Essential Capital is an investment management firm.

Investor Profile

Essential Capital has backed more than 5 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 20% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series D, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in China.
  • Strong thematic focus on Finance, FinTech, Internet.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (60%)
  • Series D (20%)
  • Series B (20%)

Country Focus

  • China (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Finance
  • Fintech
  • Internet
  • Mobile Payments
  • Aerospace
  • Drones
  • Machinery Manufacturing
  • Manufacturing
  • Laser
  • Satellite Communication
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Who does Essential Capital frequently co-invest with?

Puhua Capital
Asia, Zhejiang, China, Hangzhou
Co-Investments: 1
Broad Vision Funds
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 1
GSR Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 1
Buhuo Ventures
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 1
Orchid Asia Group Management
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Co-Investments: 1
CBC Capital
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 1
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Essential Capital?

Lingji Advances Technology is a aircraft engine manufacturing company offering production and sales of intelligent unmanned aerial vehicles.

AngelJul 18, 2025
Xingchen Optoelectronics

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

Xingchen Optoelectronics is dedicated to breaking down the barriers of traditional laser communication payload solutions.

LaserSatellite Communication
SeedMay 25, 2025
Light Year Exploration

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

Light Year Exploration is a distributor of vehicle mechanical products.

Machinery ManufacturingManufacturing
SeedApr 18, 2025
Yifei Aviation

Beijing, Beijing, China

Yifei Aviation manufactures intelligent unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

SeedMar 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $13,772,208
FlightWin

Fangshan, Beijing, China

FlightWin is an information technology company specialized in unmanned aircraft systems, flight control systems and navigation systems.

AerospaceDrones
Series BDec 1, 2024
iBoxPay

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Iboxpay is a mobile payment solutions and services provider.

FinanceFinTechInternetMobile Payments
Series DJan 1, 2018
Amount Raised: $100,000,000