New Year Brings Four Companies onto the "2022 ChinaVenture · Sharp 100" List | Xinwen NEWS
Heart Capital congratulates MetaX, RoboSense, Micro-Nano Starry Sky, and Starfield for making the list.
On February 2, 2023, ChinaVenture released its "2022 ChinaVenture Sharp 100" list. Four companies from Heart Capital's portfolio — MetaX, RoboSense, Micro-Nano Starry Sky, and Starfield — made the cut.
This marks the third year that ChinaVenture has published the Sharp 100 list. The ranking is compiled by ChinaVenture Research Institute based on three dimensions: external attention, industrial synergy, and industry influence, recognizing 100 of the most innovative and fastest-growing tech companies of the year. The list focuses on growth-stage companies in the tech and innovation sectors that have demonstrated high levels of financing activity and strong growth potential — hence the "Sharp" designation.
Heart Capital focuses on early-stage investments in technology and digitalization. In new mobility, the team has backed Micro-Nano Starry Sky, a leading domestic satellite R&D and manufacturer, and RoboSense, a global leader in smart LiDAR systems. In hard tech, the team has supported MetaX, a pioneer in domestic GPU chips, and Starfield, a plant-based protein company. In 2022, all four portfolio companies grew against the headwinds and delivered strong fundraising results. Micro-Nano Starry Sky completed nearly RMB 400 million in Series B and B+ rounds, while RoboSense closed three financing rounds in a single year — both drawing significant industry attention. Beyond fundraising, Micro-Nano Starry Sky successfully launched seven satellites in 2022, bringing its total to 17. RoboSense, meanwhile, released its high-performance solid-state blind-spot LiDAR E1 in November, filling in what the company called "the last piece of the puzzle" for next-generation automotive LiDAR and enabling comprehensive perception for smart vehicles. As 2022 closed out on a string of wins, 2023 has arrived — and Heart Capital looks forward to its portfolio companies breaking new ground.
Founded in 2022, Heart Capital is a China-based early-stage venture fund focused on technology and digitalization, launched by Yan Han, formerly a founding partner at Lightspeed. The team is composed of founding partners, the CFO, and core investors from Lightspeed, alongside seasoned industry investors from Cainiao and Baidu. The team's past investments include Series A bets on Full Truck Alliance (NYSE: YMM), Xpeng Motors (NYSE: XPEV, HK: 09868), as well as FinVolution (NYSE: FINV), 06810.HK, RoboSense, World Logistics, LandSpace, Lanhu, Micro-Nano Starry Sky, Starfield, and others. Rooted in China with a global outlook, Heart Capital is dedicated to finding world leaders that will shape the future. The firm champions the value of "people" and "heart," and hopes to accompany more young Chinese entrepreneurs onto the world stage.
