Ferry Venture Capital

Ferry Venture Capital is a China-based venture capital firm founded in 2010 in Shanghai, focused on fostering tech-savvy and innovative entrepreneurs. The firm manages approximately 1.4 billion RMB, or roughly $200 million USD, and follows an investing philosophy centered on specialization, long-term commitment, and entrepreneurship. Ferry VC backs visionary founders redefining existing markets through information technology, artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing, and semiconductors, and has invested in more than 70 companies since founding. The firm leads rounds and writes checks typically between $1 million and $10 million, investing from Seed through Series B stages. Notable portfolio companies include Maxscend, listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange under ticker 300782; GigaDevice, listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange under ticker 603986; Souche, which achieved unicorn status in 2017; DianDian'Le, acquired by Tianrun; and Qunabox, listed on the Hong Kong Exchange. From 2019 through 2024, Ferry VC has consistently ranked among the Top 30 Early-stage Investment Institutions in China by Zero2IPO. Recent investments include Shifang Technology's Series A in January 2025 and Qichen Energy in July 2024. Co-investors have included Source Code Capital, Sequoia Capital China, Legend Capital, and Warburg Pincus. Ferry VC operates with a team of seven across China and the United States. The firm's long-term commitment philosophy means it stays engaged with portfolio companies well beyond initial investment, providing support through multiple financing rounds and supporting companies on the path to public markets, as evidenced by its track record of multiple portfolio IPOs.