Organization · Venture Capital
Gobi China
Gobi China is an early-stage venture capital firm based in China, focusing on technology investments across various sectors. It manages multiple funds in both USD and RMB and has invested in over 140 companies.
Overview
What Gobi China does
What Gobi China is
Gobi China is an early-stage venture capital firm based in China, focusing on technology investments across various sectors. It manages multiple funds in both USD and RMB and has invested in over 140 companies.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2002
- Approximate age
- About 24 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- May 1, 2026
Official channels
Find Gobi China elsewhere
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Capability profile
Gobi China as a funder
Investment thesis
Gobi China is an early-stage dedicated investor focusing on technology sectors such as enterprise services, digital infrastructure, and clean energy. The firm leverages a strong network of corporate and government resources to support portfolio companies in their growth.
Focus narrative
Gobi China targets early-stage technology investments, particularly in sectors such as enterprise services, digital infrastructure, clean energy, and carbon neutrality. The firm aims to identify value investment opportunities by leveraging its extensive network, which includes Fortune 500 companies and government industry guidance funds.
Value beyond capital
Gobi China adds value to its portfolio companies by providing access to a robust network of corporate partners, government resources, and industry expertise. This connectivity helps startups navigate the Chinese market and scale their operations effectively.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Series A
- Sectors
- Digital InfrastructureClean EnergyArtificial IntelligenceFintechRobotics & Autonomous SystemsE-Commerce
- Regions
- Asia
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 140
- Recorded notable exits
- Tuniu, 36Kr, Teambition, Dianwoda, and WaveOptics
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include: Tuniu (NASDAQ: TOUR) - An online travel company. 36Kr (NASDAQ: KRKR) - A technology media and services company. Teambition - Collaboration software acquired by Alibaba. Dianwoda - Delivery/logistics company acquired by Cainiao. UR - Fashion retail company partially acquired by HLA. WaveOptics - AR waveguide company acquired by Snap. Airwallex - Global fintech infrastructure company. Esign - Electronic-signature company. Megarobo - Robotics company. Brite Semiconductor - Semiconductor design services company.
Common questions
What to know about Gobi China
Upseed classifies Gobi China under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
May 1, 2026
Known limits
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