Predict, Select,
Build, Partner

Our Vision
We strive to identify and invest in disruptive technologies and game-changing ideas that have the power to transform industries and create meaningful change in the world. By providing not only financial support, but also strategic guidance and mentorship, we aim to foster a culture of innovation and excellence that will drive the success of our portfolio companies.
Our Mission
We connect innovative entrepreneurs with strategic partners to scale science into industrial impact. We build long-term value by backing technologies that transform energy, materials, and digital systems, while supporting the innovators who make these breakthroughs happen.

Science-First Venture Capital in Transformational Hard Tech

CM Venture is a science-led venture capital firm investing in emerging industries. We are guided by rigorous technical analysis and evidence-based decisions.

We have been experts in Chinese tech investments since 2010. Our multinational founders – American, French & Chinese – are fully qualified scientists. Our scientific background, coupled with economic sensibility, make for sound judgment in commercializing innovation.

We are strategically headquartered in Shanghai, China, at the frontier of world-class research institutions, deep industrial supply chains, and large corporate partners. This does not limit our diverse portfolio from remaining global across Asia, North America, and Europe.

Sectors we focus on include:

  • Digital Transformation: industrial software, IoT platforms, automation systems
  • Materials Transformation: green chemistry, synthetic biology, circular recycling
  • Energy Transformation: energy storage, bio-energy, industrial decarbonization
  • AI+: smart manufacturing, data-driven industrial decision-making

Ahead of the curve:

We invest 1-2 years ahead of the market by predicting future trends.

Global perspective:

We know China as well as the West. We are bi-cultural.

Technology depth:

We differentiate ourselves from other general partners with our technological expertise.

LIMITED PARTNERS

We are backed by Fortune 500 Companies and CVCs with long-standing experience in the industries we invest in.

China is the second largest VC market in the world
With a strong national focus that specializes in hard tech, innovative materials and advanced manufacturing.

Grant support:

Most CM Venture-backed startups are able to access generous government grants and policy supports.

Abundant market opportunities: 

Markets are not mature and startups can bring almost-right products to market and rapidly reiterate.

Lower cost:

Burn rate for Chinese startups are much lower than a US startup of a similar size.