What 01VC does

01VC (零一创投) is a privately held, founder-led early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2015 (with investment activity dating to 2014), headquartered in Shanghai with additional offices in Beijing and Singapore. The firm operates as a dual-currency (RMB and USD) investment platform and currently manages 6 funds that have collectively backed 100+ early-stage projects. Its investment activity is organized around four stated themes: logistics technology, industrial internet/B2B, robotics and automation, and cross-border/smart tech, with a stated philosophy of serving as "Expedition Mates" to founders expanding from China into global markets.

01VC's core service is fund management, generating revenue from recurring Limited Partner management fees on its 6 funds and performance-based carried interest on successful exits; Finance and Risk Control Director Hua Tan is credited with leading diligence on 50+ projects and supporting 20+ exits. The firm does not operate a proprietary technology platform — it runs an informational bilingual website (01vc.com) for portfolio marketing and inbound deal flow, publishes the 01VC Insights research series, and conducts proprietary events such as the 01VC Forum and CEO Summit to source deals and convene portfolio founders. Co-investment relationships include SenseTime Guoxiang Capital, Vernal Capital, Avenir Group, and Vision Plus Capital.

The portfolio includes several multi-billion-dollar anchors: Lalamove (Series A, 2014; now operating in 11+ markets and 400+ cities), Hai Robotics (Angel, 2017; 1,300+ warehouse robotics projects globally), XTransfer (2018; serving 600,000+ SMEs and ~2% of China's SME export payments), Xendit (2015; Southeast Asia payments infrastructure), Robooter/Bangbang Robotics (Series B, 2022; assistive mobility in 65+ countries), and TYMO (2019; consumer beauty brand in 50+ countries). Recent 2026 activity includes continued investment in SATELLAI (AI pet wearables, Series A), a Pre-A in WasabiCard (stablecoin payments), and participation in Guangxiang Technology's embodied-intelligence round. The firm holds an EntrePass Partner designation under Singapore's Startup SG program and was named to the EqualOcean 2025 GoGlobal Investment Firms TOP 20.

Name

01VC

Legal name

零一创投 01VC

Website

https://01vc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

01VC (零一创投) is a Shanghai-based early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2015, managing 6 dual-currency funds that have backed 100+ startups across supply chain technology, B2B, robotics, and cross-border sectors in China, Southeast Asia, and beyond.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early-Stage Venture Capital Fund Management

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Other Financial Vehicles (525990)

SIC

Finance Services (6199)

akta.pro primary industry

Sector-Focused Venture Capital (Vertical Specialists) (FSANAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Venture Capital Fund-of-Funds (FSANAGAC), Corporate Innovation & Technology Scouting Units (with investment mandate) (FSANAHAI)

Keywords

• Venture capital investing
• Early-stage investment
• Supply chain technology
• Cross-border investment
• Dual-currency funds

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Fund Management Fees & Carried Interest: 01VC is a dual-currency (RMB and USD) early-stage venture capital firm that currently manages 6 funds and has invested in over 100 early-stage projects since 2015. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring management fees charged to LPs of the managed funds, plus performance-based carried interest on successful exits (e.g., 20+ project exits led by Finance & Risk Control Director Hua Tan).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

01VC (零一创投) is a dual-currency (RMB and USD) early-stage venture capital firm that manages 6 funds and has invested in over 100 early-stage projects since 2015, with a stated focus on supply chain technology, industrial Internet/B2B, robotics and automation, and cross-border / smart tech. The firm provides seed-to-Series A (with follow-on through Series B) capital to technology founders and operates a curated "01VC Ecosystem" of portfolio companies that supports cross-border go-to-market expansion across China, Southeast Asia, and beyond. Adjacent services include thought-leadership publications (01VC Insights) and an appointed EntrePass Partner role under Singapore's Startup SG program supporting foreign founders.

Product overview

01VC (零一创投) is a single, unified venture capital firm rather than a platform-plus-modules product. Its core offering is dual-currency early-stage investment, organized around four investment themes (Logistics Tech, Industrial Internet/B2B, Robotics & Automation, and Cross-Border & Smart Tech) and currently deployed through 6 funds covering over 100 portfolio companies that form the "01VC Ecosystem" (零一生态圈). Adjacent to the fund offering, 01VC publishes a series of 01VC Insights research reports and thought-leadership articles on venture capital, cross-border commerce, AI + hardware, embodied intelligence, and global trade, and it serves as an appointed EntrePass Partner under Singapore's Startup SG initiative to support foreign founders establishing startups in Singapore. Together, the fund management service, the four investment themes, the portfolio ecosystem, and the research/insights publications form the firm's complete service offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 01VC Investment Funds (零一创投基金) Dual-currency early-stage venture capital fund series (RMB and USD); 01VC manages 6 funds and has invested in over 100 early-stage projects focused on supply chain technology and international innovation. Targeted at limited partners (institutional and high-net-worth investors) and deployed into technology founders from seed/angel through Series A with follow-on through Series B.
• 01VC Logistics Tech Investment Theme (物流科技) Investment thesis and capital deployment mandate around logistics technology and supply chain, focused on AI-driven cost reduction, operational efficiency, and management capabilities; close to a decade of focus in this area. For technology founders building in logistics and supply chain verticals.
• 01VC Industrial Internet / B2B Investment Theme (产业互联网) Investment thesis and capital deployment mandate around digitalizing B2B and SMEs, building industry-specific applications and enterprise marketplaces through digital platforms. For B2B SaaS, industrial e-commerce, CRM, no-code, and lab automation founders.
• 01VC Robotics & Automation Investment Theme (机器人自动化) Investment thesis and capital deployment mandate around robotics and automation spanning mobility, transportation, smart factories, warehouses, and supply chain management, leveraging China's supply chain advantages for international expansion. For founders of industrial robots, warehouse robots, humanoid / embodied AI, piezoelectric sensors, maglev conveying, and electronic-skin platforms.
• 01VC Cross-Border & Smart Tech Investment Theme (跨境出海) Investment thesis and capital deployment mandate around cross-border and smart tech including smart devices, global market enablement, and supporting Chinese brands and teams expanding overseas across multiple geographies (Southeast Asia, India, Brazil, Europe, U.S.). For cross-border payments, SE Asia fintech, consumer brands going global, and cross-border e-commerce tooling founders.
• 01VC Insights (Industry Research Publications) Long-form industry research and thought-leadership publications covering venture capital, cross-border commerce, AI + hardware, embodied intelligence, robotics, and global trade, published periodically as downloadable PDFs and articles on 01vc.com/en/insights. Targeted at portfolio founders, LPs, and the broader entrepreneur and LP community.
• Startup SG EntrePass Partner Service EntrePass Partner service under Singapore's Startup SG initiative, supporting foreign founders in establishing innovative venture-backed startups in Singapore by providing 01VC's sponsorship and access to its portfolio network, community, and fundraising connections. Targeted at foreign founders qualifying for Singapore's EntrePass program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ early-stage investments across 6 dual-currency funds since 2015
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship ecosystem partnership and advisor on portfolio round.

• Startup SG (Enterprise Singapore)flagship ecosystem partnershipStrategic or Co-development Partner01VC is an appointed EntrePass Partner under Singapore's Startup SG program — an initiative supporting foreign founders in establishing innovative venture-backed startups in Singapore. The partnership gives 01VC a formal role in onboarding founders and accessing Singapore's startup community, fundraising, and co-innovation opportunities.
• Guangyuan Capitaladvisor on portfolio roundOthersServed as financial advisor on SATELLAI's Series A financing (January 2026), with SenseTime Guoxiang Capital as lead and 01VC as continued investor.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ZhenFund: One of China's most active seed and angel venture firms, co-founded by Bob Xu and Victoria Wang. Directly comparable to 01VC as a Chinese early-stage investor backing tech founders with multi-fund deployment and a focus on community/network-driven deal flow.
• Linear Venture (线性资本): China-focused early-stage VC focused on enterprise, deep tech, and supply chain applications. Closely comparable to 01VC's B2B/industrial internet and robotics themes and similar fund size.
• MiraclePlus (奇绩创坛): China early-stage accelerator-turned-investor founded by Lu Qi (ex-Baidu, ex-Microsoft), focused on AI, robotics, and enterprise software. Directly comparable to 01VC's portfolio themes and stage.
• Sinovation Ventures (创新工场): AI- and enterprise-focused early-stage VC founded by Kai-Fu Lee, with comparable dual-currency deployment and a similar mix of Chinese founders scaling globally. Overlaps significantly with 01VC's robotics and cross-border theses.
• Plum Ventures (梅花创投): China early-stage VC backing consumer, enterprise, and frontier-tech founders. Comparable stage and check size, with overlapping investment in cross-border and B2B/SaaS themes.

Broad incumbents

• IDG Capital: One of China's largest and most established venture firms with multi-stage, multi-strategy exposure. 01VC co-invested with IDG Capital in Guangxiang Technology's 2026 round, evidencing direct overlap and competitive co-existence.
• Matrix Partners China / HongShan: Major China venture firm where Founding Partner Ian Goh previously served as partner. Operates across all stages and sectors, making it a broader incumbent that overlaps with 01VC's supply chain and cross-border themes at the early stage.

Regional players

• Vertex Ventures: Singapore-headquartered early-to-growth VC with strong SE Asia presence. Directly comparable to 01VC's Singapore-based cross-border strategy and overlapping portfolio themes in B2B and cross-border commerce.
• East Ventures: Indonesia- and SE Asia-focused early-stage VC with a founder-led, high-volume deployment model. Comparable to 01VC's early-stage, ecosystem-driven approach and its focus on cross-border Chinese-to-SE Asia deal flow.
• Wavemaker Partners: US- and Asia-based early-stage VC with deep SE Asia presence. Comparable to 01VC's cross-border, dual-currency model and similar stage focus on enterprise, supply chain, and consumer-tech founders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/01vc
• Facebookfacebook.com/01venture

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments85 records

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