
Source Code Capital
Description
Source Code Capital, founded in 2014 by Cao Yi and headquartered in Beijing, China, is a prominent venture capital firm with a significant presence in the Chinese investment landscape. The firm manages a substantial portfolio, with approximately USD $1.5 billion and RMB 3.5 billion under management, totaling roughly USD 2 billion when converted. Source Code Capital has established itself as a key player in fostering innovation and growth across various high-potential sectors within China.
The firm's investment strategy primarily targets the TMT (Technology, Media, Telecom) sectors, which include internet, e-commerce, social media, and enterprise services. Beyond TMT, Source Code Capital also extends its focus to critical areas such as healthcare and consumer industries, recognizing their long-term growth potential in the Chinese market. Furthermore, they actively seek opportunities in "Source Code Plus" areas, which encompass cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, big data, and robotics, reflecting their forward-looking approach to technological advancements.
Source Code Capital invests across a broad spectrum of stages, from early-stage seed and angel rounds to more mature growth and later-stage investments. This flexible approach allows them to support companies throughout their lifecycle, from initial concept to market leadership. Typically, Source Code Capital's first cheque investments range from US$3 million to US$30 million, demonstrating their capacity to support both nascent ventures and scaling enterprises. Their commitment to building a robust ecosystem is evident through their "Code Class" program, which fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing among their portfolio companies and industry leaders.
Investor Profile
Source Code Capital has backed more than 71 startups, with 7 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 17 rounds, about 24% of its total and boasts 13 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, Singapore, Mexico.
- Strong thematic focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software, E-Commerce.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $3M – $30M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (32%)
- Series A (31%)
- Series C (18%)
- Seed (7%)
- Angel (4%)
- Series D (4%)
- Series E (1%)
- Series Unknown (1%)
Country Focus
- China (80%)
- Singapore (4%)
- Mexico (4%)
- Nigeria (4%)
- United States (4%)
- Spain (3%)
Industry Focus
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Software
- E-commerce
- Robotics
- Information Technology
- Financial Services
- Internet
- Fintech
- Supply Chain Management
- Mobile Apps
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