Lichuang Mall (Szlcsc)

What Lichuang Mall (Szlcsc) does

Lichuang Mall (Szlcsc) (立创商城) is a B2B/B2C e-commerce platform headquartered in Shenzhen, China that aggregates electronic components and MRO industrial products for one-stop procurement. Founded in 2011 and operated by Shenzhen Lichuang E-Commerce Co., Ltd., the platform catalogs over 8.6 million component SKUs across 36 major categories, with 760,000+ items verified in stock, and serves professional engineers, electronics manufacturers, students/educators, and hobbyists globally. Its proprietary technology stack includes the BOM Smart Cloud Table (BOM智能云表) for automated bill-of-materials analysis and component matching, a global sourcing and instant quotation system (立即询价), a Material Stocking Service (备货服务) supporting up to 24-month flexible delivery with low upfront prepayment, and the LCSC Open Platform (立创开放平台) API for enterprise integration. The platform operates an intelligent warehouse enabling fastest 4-hour delivery and is integrated with the broader Jialichuang (嘉立创) Industrial Service Group, providing combined components, PCB/FPC prototyping, SMT assembly, EDA design tools (lceda.cn), and 3D printing/cable customization.

The business model is primarily transaction-based component sales supplemented by a PLUS subscription membership offering 8 exclusive benefits, professional BOM procurement services for enterprise customers, overseas purchasing (particularly TI.COM channels), and ancillary manufacturing services. Go-to-market combines self-serve/product-led growth through the szlcsc.com storefront and mobile app with enterprise field sales for long-term stocking programs (up to 24-month flexible delivery scheduling). Customer acquisition relies on a content ecosystem spanning the LCSC community, annual electronics design competition (now in its 10th edition), open-source hardware platform (oshwhub.com), referral programs with up to 1,000 yuan in vouchers, and SEO-optimized catalog navigation.

Lichuang Mall sits within the Jialichuang Industrial Service Group ecosystem that bundles components with adjacent electronics-manufacturing services, creating cross-sell opportunities across the design-to-production workflow. No public revenue figures, headcount expansion history, or post-2019 funding rounds have been disclosed in available sources, limiting visibility into current financial scale.

Name

Lichuang Mall (Szlcsc)

Legal name

深圳市立创电子商务有限公司 (Shenzhen Lichuang E-Commerce Co., Ltd.)

Website

https://szlcsc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Lichuang Mall (Szlcsc) is a Shenzhen-based e-commerce platform offering one-stop procurement of 8.6M+ electronic component SKUs and MRO industrial products to engineers, manufacturers, students, and hobbyists globally, with BOM matching, 24-month stocking programs, and integration into the Jialichuang PCB/SMT/EDA ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Components Distribution

NAICS

Electronics and Appliance Retailers (44921), Other Warehousing and Storage (493190)

SIC

Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045), Wholesale-Hardware (5072)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Supplies & MRO Marketplaces (CRAFAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wholesale / Cash-and-Carry Distribution Centers (TLALAEAB), Product Information Management (PIM), Digital Shelf & Content Syndication Services (CRAOAOAH)

Keywords

• Electronic components distribution
• MRO industrial products
• BOM procurement services
• PCB SMT manufacturing
• Electronic component sourcing

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenzhen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electronic Components Sales: Direct sales of electronic components including capacitors, resistors, connectors, microcontrollers, sensors, and other components. Revenue generated from transaction-based pricing with per-unit costs.
2. PLUS Membership: Subscription membership program offering 8 exclusive benefits including special pricing, priority support, and enhanced services for recurring buyers.
3. MRO Industrial Products: Sale of maintenance, repair, and operations industrial supplies including tools, instruments, cables, safety equipment, and other MRO items.
4. Overseas Purchasing Service: International procurement service, particularly for TI.COM channels, generating revenue through service fees on imported components.
5. Ancillary Services: Additional services including PCB/FPC/SMT processing, panel customization, cable customization, 3D printing, and BOM procurement services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lichuang Mall operates a one-stop e-commerce platform aggregating over 8.6 million electronic component SKUs with 760,000+ verified in-stock items across capacitors, resistors, connectors, microcontrollers, sensors, and other components, supplemented by an MRO industrial products catalog. The platform provides fastest 4-hour delivery through intelligent warehouse systems, BOM matching services for out-of-stock items, plus integrated PCB/FPC/SMT manufacturing, panel customization, cable customization, and 3D printing services via the Jialichuang Group ecosystem.

Product overview

Lichuang Mall (立创商城) is a one-stop e-commerce platform for electronic components and MRO industrial products under the Jialichuang (嘉立创) industrial services group. The core platform aggregates over 8.6 million SKUs of electronic components spanning capacitors, resistors, connectors, discrete semiconductors, power management ICs, sensors, microcontrollers, memory, wireless communication modules (Bluetooth, WiFi, LoRa, ZigBee, 2G/3G/4G/5G), and development tools. It is supplemented by a suite of manufacturing and procurement services including BOM intelligent cloud table (BOM配单), free stocking services (免费备料) supporting delivery scheduling up to 24 months, PCB/FPC/SMT manufacturing, custom panel printing, 3D printing, wire harness customization, university collaboration programs, and an open API platform for third-party system integration. The platform also operates a branded product zone featuring over 50 partner component manufacturers (including Nexperia, Everlight, Panasonic, NORDIC, YXC, UNI-ROYAL, Sunlord, EPSON, MPS, ESPRESSIF, and Sensirion), and an MRO industrial products catalog.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electronic Components Catalog (8.6M+ SKUs) Online catalog of over 8.6 million electronic component SKUs covering capacitors, resistors, connectors, microcontrollers, sensors, power management ICs, discrete semiconductors, memory, wireless communication modules (Bluetooth, WiFi, LoRa, ZigBee, 2G/3G/4G/5G), and development tools. Available to electronics engineers, manufacturers, students, and hobbyists globally.
• MRO Industrial Products Catalog Catalog of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) industrial supplies including tools, instruments, cables, safety equipment, and consumables. Serves electronics manufacturers and industrial buyers needing production and maintenance materials.
• PLUS Membership Annual subscription membership program offering 8 exclusive benefits including special pricing, priority support, and enhanced services for recurring electronics component buyers on the platform.
• BOM Matching and Procurement Service (BOM智能云表) Automated BOM analysis and component matching service that helps customers find components from the catalog. Supports instant inquiry (立即询价) for out-of-stock items via global sourcing. Used by professional engineers and enterprise procurement teams for complex multi-component BOMs.
• Material Stocking Service (备货服务) Enterprise-grade free warehouse stocking service for pre-ordered materials with flexible delivery scheduling up to 24 months in advance. Supports prepayment options of 0%, 10%, 30%, or 50% with remaining balance paid at delivery. Targets electronics manufacturers with long-term production material needs.
• Overseas Purchasing Service International procurement service sourcing components globally, with particular strength in TI.COM channels. Generates revenue through service fees on imported components for customers needing parts not available in the standard catalog.
• PCB/FPC/SMT Manufacturing Services Integrated PCB prototyping, flexible printed circuit (FPC), and SMT surface mount assembly services offered via sister companies under the Jialichuang Group. Provides complete electronics manufacturing solutions alongside component procurement for one-stop electronics production.
• Custom Panel Printing Service (面板定制) Custom panel printing service for faceplates, instrument panels, nameplates, and other custom printed components used in electronics products and industrial applications.
• Custom Cable/Wire Harness Service (线束定制) Custom cable and wire harness manufacturing service for electronics production needs, supporting prototyping and small-batch production of specialized wiring assemblies.
• LCSC Open Platform (API) Public API platform enabling external developers and partners to query products, orders, and logistics information. Allows enterprise customers to integrate LCSC component sourcing capabilities into their own procurement and ERP systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fastest 4-hour delivery for in-stock components
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jialichuang PCB (嘉立创PCB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company under the Jialichuang Group offering PCB prototyping and small-batch manufacturing services. Integrated with LCSC Mall for one-stop electronics procurement and manufacturing.
• Jialichuang SMT (嘉立创SMT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSMT assembly services integrated with component procurement for complete electronics manufacturing solutions.
• Jialichuang EDA (嘉立创EDA)coreTechnology or IntegrationFree cloud-based EDA design tool (lceda.cn) enabling engineers to design schematics and PCBs, with direct link to component procurement from LCSC Mall.
• Jialichuang FA (嘉立创FA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFA (Field Application) engineering support services helping customers with technical selection and design assistance.
• Jialichuang Community (嘉立创社区)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline community platform for electronics engineers to share knowledge and projects, driving user engagement for LCSC Mall.
• Jialichuang 3D Printing (嘉立创3D打样)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor3D printing and prototyping services complementing PCB and component services for comprehensive product development support.
• Oshwhub Open Source Hardware (立创开源硬件)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOpen-source hardware platform where engineers share designs, creating community engagement and driving awareness of LCSC component services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RS Components: Global distributor of electronic, electrical, and industrial components with strong self-serve e-commerce — directly comparable to LCSC's combined electronic components and MRO industrial products offering.
• Mouser Electronics: Global authorized distributor of electronic components with extensive inventory, BOM upload functionality, and same-day shipping, serving engineers and manufacturers — directly comparable to LCSC's PLG, self-serve model.
• Future Electronics: Global electronic components distributor with deep inventory, engineering support, and supply chain services — competes with LCSC in the mid-to-high volume electronic component distribution segment.
• Octopart: Electronic component search engine and comparison platform aggregating distributor inventory and pricing — comparable to LCSC's BOM matching and global sourcing/price quote capabilities.
• Digi-Key Electronics: Global electronic components distributor offering millions of in-stock SKUs with rapid shipping, BOM tools, and a broad component catalog — directly comparable to LCSC's core business of one-stop electronic component distribution.
• Element14 / Farnell: Distributor of electronic components, development kits, and test equipment serving engineers and makers globally, with a community element similar to LCSC's content ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Arrow Electronics: Large global broad-line distributor offering electronic components alongside design services, supply chain solutions, and enterprise support — overlaps with LCSC's enterprise BOM and stocking services but at much larger scale.
• Avnet: Global broad-line electronic components distributor with design chain and supply chain services — overlaps with LCSC's enterprise BOM procurement and stocking services.
• Texas Instruments (TI Store): Major component manufacturer selling direct through TI.com — LCSC explicitly references TI.COM as an overseas purchasing channel, making TI both a supplier and a competing direct-sales channel for end customers.

Regional players

• JD Industrial (京东工业品): Chinese B2B industrial products marketplace operated by JD.com — comparable to LCSC's MRO industrial products expansion and competing for enterprise procurement wallet share in China.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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