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IDG Capital

Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing

Description

IDG Capital, established in 1993, stands as a pioneering investment firm, notably being among the first foreign-backed venture capital entities to establish a presence in China. Headquartered in Beijing, the firm has evolved into a global powerhouse, renowned for its extensive investment activities across various stages, from early-stage startups to growth and pre-IPO companies. Its strategic focus spans a diverse array of sectors, including technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT), consumer goods and services, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and new energy.

With a formidable track record, IDG Capital manages a significant portfolio, overseeing more than $30 billion in assets under management. This substantial capital base enables the firm to deploy considerable resources across its target markets. Over its decades of operation, IDG Capital has demonstrated a remarkable ability to identify and nurture promising ventures, having invested in over 1,000 companies globally. Its influence is particularly pronounced in the Chinese technology landscape, where it has backed numerous industry giants.

The firm's investment philosophy is characterized by a long-term perspective and a hands-on approach, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and operational support to its portfolio companies. This comprehensive engagement has contributed to a strong record of successful exits, including over 200 initial public offerings (IPOs) and more than 100 merger and acquisition (M&A) deals. IDG Capital's typical first cheque size can range significantly, reflecting its multi-stage investment strategy, generally falling between $1 million for early-stage opportunities and up to $100 million for more mature, growth-stage companies seeking substantial capital injections. Their commitment to fostering innovation and market leadership has solidified their reputation as a pivotal player in the global venture capital ecosystem.

Investor Profile

IDG Capital has backed more than 352 startups, with 20 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 93 rounds, about 26% of its total and boasts 164 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, India.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Internet, E-Commerce.
  • Led 8 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $100M.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (28%)
  • Series A (27%)
  • Series C (12%)
  • Seed (11%)
  • Series D (6%)
  • Angel (4%)
  • Series Unknown (4%)
  • Series E (2%)
  • Initial Coin Offering (1%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (1%)

Country Focus

  • China (58%)
  • United States (23%)
  • India (4%)
  • Singapore (4%)
  • Hong Kong (3%)
  • United Kingdom (1%)
  • South Korea (1%)
  • Ireland (1%)
  • France (1%)
  • Philippines (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Internet
  • E-commerce
  • Manufacturing
  • Blockchain
  • Mobile
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Information Technology
  • Financial Services
  • Cryptocurrency
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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 IDG Capital frequently co-invest with?

Sequoia Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 15
ZhenFund
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 19
GSR Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 29
Matrix Partners China
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 16
5Y Capital
Asia, Shanghai, China, Xuhui
Co-Investments: 14
HongShan
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 30
Accel
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 17
Qiming Venture Partners
Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai
Co-Investments: 21
Lightspeed Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 13
GGV Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 31

Which angels does IDG Capital often collaborate with?

RL
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
Daniel Curran
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Shared Deals: 2
PG
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Shared Deals: 1
Binny Bansal
Asia, Karnataka, India, Bengaluru
Shared Deals: 2
MT
North America, Tennessee, United States, Brentwood
Shared Deals: 1
MG
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
KH
Europe, Hamburg, Germany, Hamburg
Shared Deals: 1
ST
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
IH
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
GC
Europe, Jersey
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by IDG Capital?

Extreme shell technology

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

Extreme shell technology helps in creation and development of exoskeleton equipment for consumers.

Information TechnologyManufacturing
Series BNov 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $70,000,000

Kaiwuji is an emerging company in the AI4Materials field.

AngelNov 26, 2025
Amount Raised: $14,124,294
NemoVideo

Sacramento, California, United States

NemoVideo a video-creation Agent platform founded by former TikTok Creative team.

Business IntelligenceVideoVideo Editing
SeedNov 21, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Booster Robotics

Beijing, Beijing, China

Booster Robotics is a developer of robots that focuses on artificial intelligence and multi-dimensional modes and control strategies.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningRobotics
Series UnknownNov 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $14,072,615
YouWare

Dover, Delaware, United States

YouWare AI platform enable creators to turn ideas into living, interactive projects.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Content CreatorsGenerative AIInformation Technology
Pre SeedNov 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
Cloud Map and Action

Beijing, Beijing, China

Cloud Map and Action is an AI technology innovation company.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingInnovation Management
SeedNov 11, 2025
Yunmai Xinlian

Xuhui, Shanghai, China

Yunmai Xinlian is a developer of chips designed for data center network.

Semiconductor
Series ANov 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $70,221,760
Sign

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Sign is a platform that helps users and AI agents receive crypto tokens more transparently.

BlockchainDecentralized Finance (DeFi)Web3
Series UnknownOct 21, 2025
Amount Raised: $25,500,000
Luxet

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

Luxet is providing advanced nano-optical detection technology for industry, scientific research, and medical circles.

Advanced MaterialsSemiconductor
Series ASep 29, 2025
LeXiang Intelligence

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

LeXiang Intelligence is a robotics company that specializes in the development of intelligent consumer-grade robots.

Intelligent SystemsManufacturingRobotics
AngelSep 28, 2025
Amount Raised: $28,035,746