Chengdu's startup ecosystem is heavily focused on deep tech and life sciences. The area is home to many companies specializing in semiconductors, aerospace, and biotechnology.
Significant investments highlight this trend, with healthcare company C Ray Therapeutics raising $100M. Semiconductor manufacturer Silan Semiconductor has also attracted CN¥1.6B in funding.
Below is our list of 50 Chengdu startups worth keeping an eye on.
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| Year Founded | 2009 |
| Founders | Tony Duan |
| Funding Amount | $10.6M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Lenovo, GF Securities |
Chengdu Maike Technology develops key materials and integration technology for microsystems. Their work supports the manufacturing of advanced semiconductors for complex industrial applications.
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | CN¥110M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Addor Capital, Hidden Hill Capital, Hua Capital, Chengdu Hi-tech Investment Group, Grit Ventures |
ClonOrgan develops genetically-edited pigs to make xenotransplantation a viable medical solution. The company's work aims to create a new source of compatible organs for human patients, addressing the critical global shortage.
| Year Founded | 2005 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $8.3M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | BioVenture, Lightspeed China Partners, Qipu Biotechnology, Royal Sea Capital, Chonglong Green |
C Ray Therapeutics develops innovative radiopharmaceutical therapies designed to treat cancer. Their clinical-stage pipeline advances targeted drugs for conditions including neuroendocrine tumors and prostate cancer.
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $100M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Shenzhen Capital Group, GL Ventures LLC, 3SBio Inc., Tailong Investment, Guanghua Wutong Fund |
Guoxing Aerospace develops and operates low-cost commercial satellites for communication and data services. The company handles the entire process for its clients, from satellite research and development to in-orbit operations and data delivery.
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Lei Wang |
| Funding Amount | CN¥1.1B |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | Shenzhen Capital Group, Vanke, Oriental Fortune Capital, Hongtai Capital Holdings, Chengdu High-tech Ceyuan Capital |
Qitan Technology develops nanopore genome sequencing technology for the biotechnology and healthcare industries. Their platforms offer researchers powerful new tools for high-speed genetic analysis.
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Dan Xie, Geng Hu, Jin Wang, Jingwei Bai |
| Funding Amount | CN¥1.3B |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | Hillhouse Investment, Baidu Ventures, CDH Investments, Meituan, Gaorong Capital |
Silan Semiconductor manufactures specialized components for the electronics industry, focusing on LED chips and high-voltage integrated circuits. They also provide power module packaging, handling a critical step in the semiconductor supply chain.
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | CN¥1.6B |
| Startup Size | — |
| Last Funding Status | Undisclosed |
| Top Investors | China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund (CICF) |
Kangdesai Medical Technology develops and applies new cell therapy technologies for the healthcare sector. The team's work centers on transforming these cellular treatments from research into practical medical applications.
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Ping Ding |
| Funding Amount | CN¥50M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Dongna Fund, Korea Investment Partners, Chongqing Lummy Pharmaceutical, Beijing Enterprises Medical and Health Industry Group, Shanghai Starcom Venture Capital Management Center |
ECHINT delivers advanced system packaging and testing services for integrated circuits. The company specializes in board-level solutions, a critical step in the semiconductor manufacturing process.
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | CN¥1B |
| Startup Size | — |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Matrix Partners China, Shang Qi Capital, BC Capital, Rising Investments, Chengdu Science and Technology Innovation Investment Group |
Yellow Swan specializes in producing sterile, domestic eggs that are safe enough to be eaten raw. They adhere to strict Japanese quality standards and a comprehensive control system to guarantee product safety from farm to table.
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $95M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | Proterra Investment Partners, Meridian Capital Asia, CICC, Huaying Capital, Xiamen C&D Emerging Industry Equity Investment |
40 Additional Chengdu Startups Worth Following
Our top 10 picks are just a small slice of the city’s energy. Founders across Chengdu are building everything from biotech to AI companies, raising billions of dollars along the way.
Some of these companies are early in their journey, while others are more established. Here’s a look at the other startups shaping Chengdu's local scene.