Northern Light Venture Capital was founded by general partners Feng Deng and Yan Ke on January 1, 2005. Currently it is managed by five Managing Directors. It manages approximately US$ 1.5 billion in committed capital with 4 US$ funds and 4 RMB funds, investing in more than 180 portfolio companies and seed investments to date.
NLVC is led by a
partnership of accomplished local Chinese and ""returnee"" executives (""returnees"" are those who grew up in mainland China but studied or worked abroad before returning) with significant investing and entrepreneurial accomplishments. Its management team includes Feng Deng, former member of the board at NetScreen (a pioneering IT security firm), Yan Ke, vice President of Netscreen, and Lei Yang, chairman of Vantage Point Venture Partners.
NLVC is a China concept venture capital firm focused on early and growth stage opportunities which targets businesses that leverage China’s industrial, economic, or human resources to build exceptional, lasting enterprises in the global economy.
NLVC focuses on early and growth stage opportunities in information technology, new media, TMT, clean technologies, consumer service and healthcare. Portfolio companies include Meituan.com, Kaixin001.com, Gogo.com, redbaby.com, MasaMaso.com, and Velo City.
Industries: 3D Technology
Gaming
Internet
Social Media
Social Network
E-Commerce
Health Care
Medical
Medical Device
Manufacturing
Optical Communication
Semiconductor
Laser
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Vision
Robotics
Software
Alternative Medicine
Biopharma
Biotechnology
Product Research
Investment Stages: Seed
Late Stage Venture
Early Stage Venture
Location: Beijing, Beijing, China
