
Eminence Ventures
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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