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Vertex Ventures China's investments in the United States

Vertex Ventures China, based in China, has backed 23 startups in the United States in rounds we track, $1.8B between them, grouped by their main sector.

23startups backed
7sectors
$1.8Braised between them
AIbiggest sector

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AI

5

Biotech

4

Big Data & Analytics

4

Cybersecurity

3

IT Services

3

Advertising & Adtech

2

Software

2

Segment by segment

AI

5 startups · $494M raised

  1. LightelligenceLightelligence is an optical computing company founded in 2017 as a spin-out from MIT.United States$220M
  2. EvisortEvisort is the next generation of AI-powered contract intelligence.United States$120M
  3. CyberhavenCyberhaven is a cybersecurity company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2016 by a team of five PhD researchers from MIT and EPFL.United States$113M
  4. AstoundAstound is an AI-based platform that automates HR case management and social collaboration processes for employees.United States$27M
  5. VintraVintra is a provider of AI-powered video analytics solutions that enhance the capabilities of existing security cameras for organiUnited States$14M

Biotech

4 startups · $439M raised

  1. Boundless BioBoundless Bio is a precision oncology company that develops therapeutics directed against extrachromosomal DNA in aggressive cancers.United States$146M
  2. MoximedMoximed Inc.United States$146M
  3. IvantisIvantis is focused on developing an innovative treatment for glaucoma which includes eye drops, laser therapy, and surgery.United States$113M
  4. RenovisRenovis,is a biopharmaceutical company developing drugs to treat neurological diseases and disorders.United States$34M

Big Data & Analytics

4 startups · $107M raised

  1. OwnBackupOwnBackup is a cloud-to-cloud data protection platform that specializes in secure, automated backups and rapid data recovery for SUnited States$46M
  2. IInteranaUnited States$46M
  3. ZeplUnited States$9.1M
  4. WEbookWEbook is an online community for writers to share work, and give and receive feedback from other writers and readers.United States$5.0M

Cybersecurity

3 startups · $112M raised

  1. PerimeterXPerimeterX offers a web security service, protecting web sites from modern security threats.United States$80M
  2. ValtixValtix protects customer applications in the public cloud with its multi-cloud network security platform delivered as a service.United States$27M
  3. FydeFyde is a cybersecurity company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2017.United States$5.3M

IT Services

3 startups · $172M raised

  1. Perfecto MobilePerfecto is a software system helping users strengthen their digital interaction with quality-first approach to create web and native apps.United States$84M
  2. WazeWaze is a mobile navigation app that enables drivers to use live maps, and get real-time traffic updates and other road data.United States$67M
  3. CorrelsenseCorrelsense is an enterprise application performance management software company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2005.United States$21M

Advertising & Adtech

2 startups · $162M raised

  1. Dynamic YieldDynamic Yield helps companies quickly deliver and test personalized, optimized, and synchronized digital customer interactions.United States$123M
  2. LeadspaceLeadspace is a private SaaS company founded in 2007, originally known as Data Essence.United States$39M

Software

2 startups · $274M raised

  1. HHortonworksHortonworks is a business computer software company that focuses on the development and support of Apache Hadoop.United States$248M
  2. AternityAternity, the Digital Experience Management company, is now part of Riverbed Technology’s Digital Experience Management portfolio.United States$26M

How this map is made. Every startup here has raised money in a round we track that names Vertex Ventures China as an investor and is based in United States. Each sits under its main sector, read from its rounds, and each shows its best-funded first. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.

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