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FutureCap

Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing

Description

Future Capital (未来资本), headquartered in Beijing, China, is a highly regarded early-stage venture capital firm with a strong focus on the internet and technology sectors. Established in 2014, the firm has quickly ascended to become a significant player in China's dynamic venture ecosystem, known for its keen eye for disruptive innovation and promising entrepreneurial talent. Future Capital primarily targets companies in their seed, Pre-A, and Series A funding rounds, seeking to partner with founders who are building next-generation businesses across various internet-driven domains.

The firm's investment strategy is characterized by a deep dive into emerging trends within the Chinese digital economy. Future Capital actively seeks opportunities in areas such as consumer internet, enterprise services, artificial intelligence, big data, and new retail. They are particularly interested in business models that leverage technology to create significant market advantages or address large, underserved markets. Beyond capital, Future Capital is known for its hands-on approach, providing strategic guidance, industry resources, and operational support to its portfolio companies, aiming to accelerate their growth and market penetration.

Future Capital has built an impressive track record, having been an early backer of several now-prominent Chinese tech giants. Their ability to identify and support future market leaders early in their development has cemented their reputation. For initial investments, Future Capital typically deploys first checks ranging from approximately $500,000 to $7,000,000 USD, depending on the stage and specific needs of the startup. This flexible approach allows them to engage with companies from nascent ideas to those with proven traction, providing crucial early-stage capital that can be pivotal for scaling operations and achieving product-market fit. Their strategic foresight and robust post-investment support make them a sought-after partner for ambitious startups in China.

Investor Profile

FutureCap has backed more than 21 startups, with 7 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 14% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in China, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, Information Technology.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $7M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (29%)
  • Seed (19%)
  • Series B (14%)
  • Series Unknown (14%)
  • Series C (14%)
  • Angel (5%)
  • Series E (5%)

Country Focus

  • China (95%)
  • United States (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Robotics
  • Information Technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation
  • Information Services
  • Saas
  • Automotive
  • Content Creators
  • Generative Ai
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Who does FutureCap frequently co-invest with?

Source Code Capital
Asia, Liaoning, China, Chaoyang
Co-Investments: 3
Shunwei Capital
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 2
IDG Capital
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 2
GSR Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 2
Chenhui Venture Partners
Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai
Co-Investments: 2
DCM Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 2
5Y Capital
Asia, Shanghai, China, Xuhui
Co-Investments: 2
HongShan
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 4
Gaorong Capital
Asia, Beijing, China, Wangjing
Co-Investments: 2
GGV Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3

What are some of recent deals done by FutureCap?

Narwel

Guangdong, Jilin, China

Narwel is a robotics industry that provides cleaning household service using robots to improve quality of life.

Home DecorRoboticsService Industry
Series UnknownApr 14, 2025
Narwal Robotics

Dongguan, Hebei, China

Narwal Robotics focus on design, development, and production of intelligent cleaning robots.

CleanTechConsumer ElectronicsHome ImprovementRobotics
Series EApr 2, 2025
Amount Raised: $100,000,000
Zhuji Dynamics

Baoan, Guangdong, China

Zhuji Dynamics is a general-purpose footed robot company

ManufacturingRobotics
Series AMar 6, 2025
Amount Raised: $69,008,350
LibLib AI

Beijing, Beijing, China

LibLib AI is an AI image generation platform that provides cutting-edge content creation through AI multi-dimensional interactions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Content CreatorsGenerative AI
SeedFeb 24, 2025
Visinex Technology

Pudong, Shandong, China

Visinex Technology is a technology company that manufactures and develops application processor chips.

ComputerManufacturingSemiconductor
Series UnknownJan 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $13,504,113
Ideaflow

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Ideaflow is an AGI-era content technology firm focused on developing a new generation of content platforms.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Series ADec 12, 2024
LibLib AI

Beijing, Beijing, China

LibLib AI is an AI image generation platform that provides cutting-edge content creation through AI multi-dimensional interactions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Content CreatorsGenerative AI
SeedJul 29, 2024
North Ocean Photonics

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

North Ocean Photonics is a high-tech enterprise focusing on the field of micro-optics and optical integration.

HardwareOptical Communication
Series CMay 17, 2023
AirCode

Beijing, Beijing, China

SaaS

Cloud InfrastructureDeveloper PlatformSaaS
AngelDec 5, 2022
Lingtan Intelligent Technology

Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

Lingtan Intelligent Technology is a provider of sustainable distributed energy storage product and services.

EnergyEnergy StorageSustainability
SeedAug 5, 2022
Amount Raised: $7,394,043