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HongShan

Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing

Description

HongShan, formerly known as Sequoia China, is a preeminent venture capital firm based in Beijing, China, that officially rebranded in June 2023. This strategic separation from the global Sequoia network marked a new chapter for the firm, allowing it to operate independently while maintaining its deep roots and extensive network within the Chinese market. Building on a legacy of identifying and nurturing groundbreaking companies, HongShan continues to be a pivotal player in China's innovation ecosystem, deploying capital across various stages from seed to late-stage and growth investments.

The firm's investment strategy is comprehensive, targeting a broad spectrum of high-growth sectors beyond just fintech, including technology, consumer, healthcare, and industrial technology. HongShan leverages its profound local market understanding and operational expertise to support its portfolio companies, helping them scale rapidly and achieve market leadership. Its approach is characterized by a long-term perspective, often providing not just capital but also strategic guidance, talent acquisition support, and access to a vast network of industry leaders and partners.

With an impressive track record, HongShan has been instrumental in backing some of China's most successful enterprises. In 2022, the firm reportedly raised approximately $9 billion across four new funds, underscoring its significant financial capacity and investor confidence. Since its inception in 2005, the firm has invested in over 1,200 companies, many of which have gone on to achieve significant valuations, including numerous IPOs and successful exits. This extensive portfolio and consistent ability to identify future market leaders solidify HongShan's position as a dominant force in the Asian venture capital landscape.

Investor Profile

HongShan has backed more than 354 startups, with 36 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 136 rounds, about 38% of its total and boasts 108 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in China, United States, Singapore.
  • Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), E-Commerce.
  • Led 15 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $150M.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (25%)
  • Series A (22%)
  • Series C (16%)
  • Seed (10%)
  • Series D (9%)
  • Series Unknown (5%)
  • Series E (4%)
  • Series F (3%)
  • Private Equity (2%)
  • Angel (2%)

Country Focus

  • China (66%)
  • United States (10%)
  • Singapore (6%)
  • Hong Kong (4%)
  • Australia (4%)
  • South Korea (2%)
  • France (1%)
  • Nigeria (1%)
  • Japan (1%)
  • Switzerland (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • E-commerce
  • Software
  • Health Care
  • Internet
  • Information Technology
  • Financial Services
  • Medical
  • Apps
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does HongShan frequently co-invest with?

IDG Capital
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 30
ZhenFund
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 15
SoftBank Vision Fund
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 20
Hillhouse Investment
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 24
Tencent
Asia, Guangdong, China, Shenzhen
Co-Investments: 33
GSR Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 30
Matrix Partners China
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 16
Qiming Venture Partners
Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai
Co-Investments: 21
Tiger Global Management
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 14
GGV Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 36

Which angels does HongShan often collaborate with?

Michael van Paesschen
Asia, Singapore
Shared Deals: 1
Balaji Srinivasan
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Shared Deals: 1
AS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
WM
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
JS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Adrian Cheng
Asia, Hong Kong
Shared Deals: 2
JM
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
Ahmed Al-Balaghi
Asia, United Arab Emirates
Shared Deals: 1
Aniket Jindal
Asia, Delhi, India
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by HongShan?

Creao AI a provider of AI-powered agent automation and virtual environments.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
SeedJul 31, 2025
RD Technologies

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Trusted Multi-currency Business Account for Global Businesses

FinanceFinTechPayments
Series AJul 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $40,000,000
Tongxin Medical Equipment

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

Tongxin Medical Equipment is an artificial-heart maker company.

Biotechnology
Series UnknownJul 21, 2025
Amount Raised: $100,000,000
Xinyanyi Code

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Xinyanyi Code is an artificial intelligence programming application service provider.

Series UnknownJul 1, 2025

Genesis AI operates as a physical AI lab and full-stack robotics company.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Robotics
SeedJul 1, 2025
Amount Raised: $105,000,000
Zhan Ding Material

Qidong, Jiangsu, China

Zhan Ding Material has established a research and development and production project base for semiconductor fluorinated coolants.

SeedJun 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $27,853,885
OMOWAY

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

OMOWAY is a electric vehicle manufacturing company providing next generation smart mobility solutions.

Electric VehicleMotorsportsTransportation
SeedJun 23, 2025
Yige Cloud Technology

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Yige Cloud is a zero-trust enterprise network security solution provider.

Cloud ComputingCloud Data ServicesCloud SecurityCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyIT ManagementSecurity
Series BJun 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $13,919,241
Yinghansi Power Technology

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Yinghansi Power Technology provides research, development, and manufacturing of robotics technology solutions for the automotive industry.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingRobotics
SeedJun 6, 2025
Donut

New York, New York, United States

Donut is the first crypto agentic browser that uses the finest crypto in-domain model and a swarm of browsing agents.

Pre SeedMay 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,000,000