Core Viewpoint - Star Semiconductor has successfully completed multiple rounds of strategic financing, raising nearly 1.5 billion yuan, which has significantly boosted its post-financing valuation beyond the unicorn threshold, indicating strong market confidence in its growth potential [1][6]. Financing History - Star Semiconductor was founded in October 2020 and quickly secured 100 million yuan in angel funding within two months. It completed a 400 million yuan Pre-A round in February 2021, followed by a Pre-A+ round later that year. After raising over 100 million USD in the A round in June 2022, its valuation peaked at 4.8 billion yuan. However, due to changes in the primary market, its valuation fell to 3.6 billion yuan during a 500 million yuan B round in April 2024, prompting a pragmatic adjustment of the pre-financing valuation to 3 billion yuan to expedite funding [3][6]. Business Development and Innovations - In the low Earth orbit satellite internet sector, Star Semiconductor is set to achieve significant advancements by 2025, collaborating with major smartphone manufacturers to develop satellite direct connection solutions and working with leading new energy vehicle manufacturers to create satellite internet systems. The company has also provided satellite communication baseband chips to major communication equipment manufacturers, establishing a comprehensive industrial ecosystem [4][6]. - Star Semiconductor has successfully developed a flagship smartphone model capable of satellite video calls based on the 5G NTN standard, marking a significant leap for China in this field [4]. - In the 5G cellular communication sector, the company has partnered with various module and MiFi customers to develop 5G RedCap modules and MiFi products, with applications in industrial IoT and low-altitude economies [4]. Intellectual Property and Team Background - The core team of Star Semiconductor consists of former Huawei experts who aim to create competitive core chips in the face of international challenges. The team has led the company to rapid growth, achieving product certifications with two of the top six global smartphone manufacturers and several leading automotive and communication equipment companies [6]. - As of the end of 2025, Star Semiconductor has applied for a total of 270 intellectual property rights, including 195 invention patents, establishing a solid technological barrier [4]. Market Outlook - The completion of nearly 1.5 billion yuan in financing not only provides sufficient funding for future technological research and capacity expansion but also reflects strong capital confidence in the 5G/6G chip and satellite communication sectors. With the support of its core team, industry layout, and capital, Star Semiconductor is expected to continue breaking through core technological barriers and enhance China's position in the global 5G/6G and satellite communication markets [6].