华为与小米支持的芯片公司完成C4轮数亿元融资！

Core Viewpoint - Zonghuixin Semiconductor Technology Co., Ltd. has successfully completed a C4 round financing of several hundred million yuan, led by the National Development Bank's manufacturing transformation and upgrading fund, with participation from notable institutions such as Huawei Hubble and Xiaomi Yangtze River Industry Fund [1][6]. Company Overview - Founded in 2015 by a team of six Stanford PhDs, Zonghuixin focuses on Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers (VCSEL), which are critical components in fields like 3D sensing, LiDAR, and optical communication [3]. - The company became the first in China to achieve mass production of VCSELs in 2019, with a shipment volume exceeding 10 million units that year [3]. Technological Advancements - In 2023, Zonghuixin launched the AR-VCSEL, setting multiple world records in the LiDAR sector, including a divergence angle of only 4.1° and a brightness exceeding 40 kW・mm⁻²sr⁻¹, with a single-mode optical power of 28.4 mW and detection range of 200-400 meters [3]. - The company has applied for over 200 patents, with 109 granted, covering the entire chain from epitaxial design to chip manufacturing and packaging testing [4]. Market Strategy - Zonghuixin's market strategy is clear: it aims to establish a stronghold in consumer electronics while expanding into automotive electronics and optical communication [5]. - In the consumer electronics sector, the company holds the largest domestic market share and ranks among the top globally, with over 70% of the Android 3D facial recognition module shipments tied to major brands like Huawei and Xiaomi [5]. - The automotive electronics segment is a second growth curve, with Zonghuixin becoming a core supplier for companies like BYD and NIO, achieving a year-on-year growth of 124% in vehicle-mounted VCSEL shipments, surpassing 300 million units [5]. - In the optical communication field, Zonghuixin's 50G PAM4 VCSEL chip has been validated by leading optical module manufacturers, with plans for 100G product mass production by 2025 [5]. Investment and Partnerships - Since the introduction of Gao Rong Venture Capital in 2018, Zonghuixin has attracted over 20 well-known institutions, including strategic partners like Huawei Hubble and Xiaomi Yangtze River Industry Fund, focusing on supply chain security and technological collaboration [6]. - The recent financing round highlights the recognition of the company's technological roadmap by policy-level investors [6].