CM Ventures
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Key people at CM Ventures.
Key people at CM Ventures.
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CM Ventures is a Shanghai-based early and growth-stage venture capital firm specializing in hard-tech innovations that drive industrial transformation. Founded in 2010, it focuses on startups developing advanced materials, digital industrial solutions, energy transformation, and environmental sustainability technologies. The firm invests globally, with a strong presence in China, the US, and Europe, targeting sectors such as 5G, hydrogen energy, automation, sustainable materials, and biotech. CM Ventures emphasizes deep technological expertise and strategic mentorship to help startups scale and become industry leaders, leveraging partnerships with multinational corporations like GE, Samsung, and BASF[1][2][3].
Founded in 2010, CM Ventures was established by a multinational team of partners with scientific backgrounds from the US, France, and China. This unique blend of scientific expertise and economic insight enables the firm to identify and commercialize breakthrough technologies effectively. Over time, CM Ventures has evolved from focusing primarily on hard-tech startups in China to managing a diverse global portfolio spanning multiple advanced technology sectors. Its investment philosophy revolves around a four-step process: Predict future trends, Select promising startups, Partner with them, and Build successful companies[1][2][5].
CM Ventures is positioned at the intersection of several critical global trends: industrial digitalization, energy transition, and environmental sustainability. By investing in hard-tech startups that develop advanced materials, clean energy solutions, and digital industrial technologies, the firm rides the wave of increasing demand for sustainable industrial transformation. The timing is crucial as governments and industries worldwide accelerate decarbonization and automation efforts. CM Ventures influences the broader ecosystem by bridging innovative startups with established industrial players, fostering collaboration that accelerates technology adoption and market impact[1][2].
Looking ahead, CM Ventures is likely to deepen its focus on sustainability-driven hard-tech sectors such as hydrogen energy, carbon capture, and advanced manufacturing. The firm’s data-driven investment approach and strong industrial partnerships position it well to capitalize on multi-decade growth opportunities in these areas. As global markets increasingly prioritize environmental and digital transformation, CM Ventures’ influence as a strategic partner and investor in foundational technologies is expected to grow, helping shape the future of industrial innovation[1][2][3].
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2021 | Productfy | $16.0M Series A | — | Ascend Vietnam Ventures, SNR |
| Jul 1, 2021 | Feroot Security | $3.0M Seed | — | Accel, Andreessen Horowitz, Ascend Vietnam Ventures, Blu Venture Investors, Boldstart Ventures, Cabra VC, Chalfen Ventures, Cyberstarts VC, Glilot Capital Partners, IA Seed Ventures, Insight Partners, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Preface Ventures, Scale Asia Ventures, Scout Ventures, SNR, Tamar Technology Ventures, Team8, Tribe Capital, True Ventures, Ben Davenport, Benny Schnaider, Efi Cohen, Guy Podjarny, Oleg Rogynskyy, Tom Williams |
| Jun 1, 2021 | Buyk | $46.0M Seed | — | — |
