Investment Institutions
Early Stage · Focus

Nova Cyber Ventures (NCV), collaborating with visionaries using utmost rationality, to co-create the future of cybersecurity.

Initiated jointly by professional investors in cybersecurity, Z-One Consulting, and Voyagers Partners, NCV strives to be the preferred entrepreneurial partner for outstanding entrepreneurs, enhancing the brilliance of cybersecurity through its involvement. NCV focuses on investing in early-stage cybersecurity startups, integrating marketing acceleration, financial advising, cybersecurity unicorns, CSOs, and other industry ecological resources to accelerate the growth of cybersecurity startups. NCV's portfolio includes BoundaryX, WeilanSec, CyberServal, Feysh Tech, etc.

Contact: info@novaventures.cn

Growth Stage · Focus

Yuan Partners focuses on the "security" related field and commenced its investment abroad operations in 2020. The investment team consists primarily of members from the information industry with over ten years of industry and investment experience. The team actively invests in areas such as network security, data security, industrial control security, risk control, and national security. Some of the invested projects include UnionTech Software, Qizhi Tech, Zorelworld, Stonehenge, HT Tech, Boundaryx, and others in the early to mid-stage enterprises.

 

Early Stage · Comprehensive

Delta Capital is a third-party professional investment institution specializing in early and growth-stage private equity investments. Established in 2010, the company currently manages multiple RMB and USD funds. Through years of effort, Delta has gradually accumulated its investment advantages in areas such as next-generation information technology and healthcare, forming a steady and prudent investment style. Delta Capital boasts a professional and outstanding investment team and has strategically invested in over 150 early and early-growth-stage enterprises in fields including chip design, big data and artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, Internet of Things, autonomous driving, healthcare, and consumer services. It has facilitated dozens of companies in achieving listing and merger and acquisition exits. In the field of cybersecurity, Delta Capital has invested in enterprises such as DoSec, Cloudaemon, Grayscale, RealAI, Machloop, Zshield, and Cgprin Tech.

Growth Stage · Comprehensive

Flamingo Capital is a private equity investment institution specializing in the new economy industries, focusing on sectors with profound commercial and social value such as big security, large residential, and large health. It collaborates closely with industry-leading enterprises, actively participating in strategic planning and capital operations of invested companies. Together with these leading enterprises, Flamingo Capital engages in industrial investment and mergers and acquisitions, creating synergies and fostering a virtuous and sustainable ecosystem. Through these efforts, Flamingo Capital provides lucrative returns for investors and partners alike. For inquiries, please contact us at info@flamingocap.com.

China Internet Investment Fund (CIIF) was established with the approval of the State Council, jointly initiated by the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) and the Ministry of Finance. The establishment of the fund is in line with the decisions and arrangements of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, aiming to deepen the supply-side structural reform, innovate investment and financing mechanisms, and advance the implementation of the strategy for building a cyber powerhouse. CIIF has a planned total scale of 100 billion RMB, with an initial scale of 30 billion RMB. It focuses on innovative technologies and models in key areas such as Internet infrastructure, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, Internet Plus, big data, cloud computing, and Internet information services. CIIF selects growth-oriented enterprises and high-quality internet projects that align with national strategies and have promising prospects, thereby contributing to the development of the digital economy. In the cybersecurity domain, CIIF has previously invested in companies such as EversecTechInc, Bangcle, AsiaInfoSec, Paraview Software, Colasoft, KnownSec, and Secsmart.

Acquirers
Cybersecurity Unicorn

ThreatBook Tech was established in 2015 as an innovative enterprise in the digital age specializing in cybersecurity technology. It focuses on precise, efficient, and intelligent discovery and response to network threats, pioneering and leading the development of China's threat intelligence industry. It provides comprehensive threat discovery and response products and services combining cloud, traffic, and endpoint solutions, helping clients establish a complete lifecycle threat monitoring system and security response capability.

Shenzhen LeagSoft Technology Co., Ltd. (referred to as " LeagSoft Tech") was founded in 2004, focusing on the enterprise-level cybersecurity market. Centered around endpoint security, perimeter security, and cloud security, LeagSoft Tech provides cybersecurity products and services to government and enterprise clients. Over the past 19 years, LeagSoft Tech has evolved from being one of the earliest global network access control vendors to becoming a leader in endpoint security and Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) in China. It is also a leading domestic provider of independently controllable cybersecurity infrastructure and one of the first companies in China to implement "Zero Trust Security" products.

Changyang Tech was established in 2014 and specializes in providing professional network information security solutions for enterprise-level users. It is the first to launch an intelligent semantic analysis next-generation web application firewall globally, and more than 10 independently developed technology-driven products and services have been released since its establishment, covering core security scenarios of enterprise IT systems. It serves thousands of enterprise-level clients from the finance, telecommunications, government, and energy industries and has become a leading force in China's third-generation network security companies.

Antiy is dedicated to enhancing customers' network security defense capabilities and effectively addressing security threats. With over 20 years of independent research and development accumulation, Antiy has developed leading technological advantages in threat detection engines, advanced threat confrontation, and large-scale threat automated analysis. It has built a comprehensive defense-capable smart armor security product family covering servers, cloud, virtualization, containers, and traditional office nodes. Additionally, it offers three main security services: threat confrontation, threat hunting, and threat detection, supplemented by platform support and rapid-response lightweight vertical services, effectively supporting the enhancement of comprehensive threat resistance capabilities. Antiy has acquired Go Tech.

Listed Company

Sangfor Tech (Stock Code: 300454) is a supplier of products and services focusing on enterprise-level network security, cloud computing, IT infrastructure, and the Internet of Things (IoT). It operates under three major business brands: Sangfor Smart Security, Sangfor Cloud, and Sangfor New IT. Sangfor Tech has over 7,000 employees, with more than 50 branches worldwide and over 100,000 enterprise-level users. The company has undertaken numerous national-level network security assurance tasks. It has invested in companies such as MoreSec, SecZone, TuringQ, and Luoan Tech.

DBAPPSecurity Co., Ltd. (abbreviated as DBAPPSecurity) was established in 2007. On November 5, 2019, it was officially listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange Science and Technology Innovation Board with the stock code 688023. Since its establishment, DBAPPSecurity has been dedicated to the field of network information security, adhering to the corporate mission of 'Building a secure and trustworthy digital world.' Positioned on the cornerstone of digital economy security, the company values 'Integrity, Customer Success, Responsibility, Openness, Innovation, People Orientation, and Mutual Growth.' It is committed to becoming a global leader in digital security.

 

Media Ecology
Security Vertical

Cyber Security Mew is a media platform under Z-ONE Consulting, focusing on the cybersecurity industry. It serves the demographic interested in the development of the security industry, domestic and international business news, and market trends.

Sec-UN, established in 2014, was initially founded by a group of like-minded security professionals. Dedicated to serving security personnel, Sec-UN provides the latest technology and information through blogs, collections, special editions, and salons, enhancing interaction and cooperation to collectively build a collaborative ecosystem within the industry.

Pan-IT
Accelerator

Genius Cybertech was founded by Mr. Tan Xiaosheng and is the first company in China to provide full lifecycle services for cybersecurity companies from startup to exit. Its subsidiaries include Zhengqi Academy, Cybersecurity Reviews, and Jingtai Venture. Zhengqi Academy's Security Entrepreneurship Camp offers comprehensive practical courses and startup acceleration services for entrepreneurs in the security field, aiming to create a healthy entrepreneurial environment, help entrepreneurs solve practical problems, embark on a scientific entrepreneurial path, and promote healthy development. Cybersecurity Reviews is a research brand in the cybersecurity industry, while Jingtai Venture is a cybersecurity venture capital fund.

Z-One Consulting is the first market research and accelerator institution focused on the cybersecurity industry in China, which assists cybersecurity startups to enhance and accelerate business growth. The services of Z-One include business strategy consulting, branding and GTM strategy planning, sales and talent recruitment, international and domestic competitive analysis, etc. In addition, Z-One also provides consulting and services for strategic mergers and acquisitions of security enterprises, overseas business exploration of domestic enterprises, post investment management and services of investment institutions and expansion of other security industries. Contact: www.z1-sec.com

Financial Advisers
Cybersecurity-focused

Voyagers Partners is dedicated to being the most reliable partner for entrepreneurs on their journey of growth. Specializing in the cybersecurity sector, its services encompass private equity financing, mergers and acquisitions, and guiding businesses through every step from financing to IPOs or mergers. Voyagers Partners provides one-stop comprehensive consultancy services for capital operations. Previous clients include Antiy, MoreSec, Quanzhi Tech, DoSec, ShuiMuYuLin, AndiSec, and NetstarSec. Contact us at investor@voyagers-partners.com.

Comprehensive

China Renaissance was established in 2005. The current business scope of the company includes private equity financing, mergers and acquisitions, securities issuance and underwriting, securities research and trading, investment management, and other services. It has offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, and New York, with over 650 employees. As of June 30, 2021, China Renaissance, comprising investment banking, investment management, and China Renaissance Securities, has participated in over 1,125 transactions, with a total transaction volume exceeding 14 trillion RMB. The scale of assets under management for private equity investment funds exceeds 610 billion RMB.

Entrepreneurship Competition

Security Start-up Summit is a professional venture capital competition in China focusing on the cybersecurity field. Co-hosted by QiAnXin Technology Group Inc., Beijing Cyber Security Conference (BCS), Security Capital, and Cyber Security Venture Capital Service Alliance, it brings together top venture capitalists, private equity firms, and state-owned capital investment institutions in China. Since its launch in 2016, Security Start-up Summit has built an innovative ecosystem platform for governments, large enterprises, investors, and entrepreneurial teams through a series of theme activities and services such as maker salons, annual star competitions, and entrepreneurship training.

Tencent Digital Security Innovation Competition aims to find new forces in cybersecurity and explore the new track of "technological innovation." By recruiting enterprises with innovative technologies in the cybersecurity field, Tencent provides a showcase and incubation platform for these enterprises, nurturing a batch of outstanding innovative companies to promote industry innovation and development together.

ISC Innovation Unicorn Sandbox Competition, founded by the Internet Security Conference (ISC) in 2016, is a platform focusing on nurturing digital security innovation. Renamed ISC Innovation Unicorn Sandbox Competition in 2019, the competition uses innovation as the sole judging criterion, creating a multi-domain, multi-level, and multi-dimensional space for digital security innovation enterprises to compete. It aims to discover innovative achievements in different dimensions of the security field and build a future hall of fame for digital security. Over the past 8 years, the competition has attracted the attention of hundreds of startups and dozens of financial investment institutions and industry consulting firms through high-cash investment rewards, support for hundreds of millions of traffic, one-on-one consultation guidance from top security experts, and comprehensive marketing support. It has helped multiple participating companies raise over 5 billion RMB in financing, empowering, and incubating a series of excellent security unicorn enterprises.

Distributors
Global Expansion

Edvance Tech is an international value-added distributor of cybersecurity solutions headquartered in Hong Kong. It was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2019. Edvance Tech's business covers multiple Asia-Pacific markets, including Hong Kong, mainland China, and Singapore. It provides a range of high-quality domestic and foreign products and value-added services in various fields such as application and data security, network security, identity management and access control, and email security. Contact: https://www.edvanceintl.com/

Domestic Focus

Lingyun, a subsidiary of TCL Technology Group, has become one of the most professional integrated cybersecurity service platforms in China. Its cybersecurity business covers seven major regions nationwide, with over 100 dedicated cybersecurity sales representatives and technical teams in 37 cities across 31 provinces and municipalities. The company has obtained multiple qualifications for professional cybersecurity services. With cybersecurity as a key strategic business direction, it has become the national distributor for leading domestic security companies such as Nsfocus, Hillstone, TopSec, WinicsSec, River Security, Colasoft, TianJi Partners, Zhizhangyi and Trusfort. It has also formed strategic partnerships with leading brands in the cybersecurity field such as DeepCloud, Anmeng, and Huayao Network, offering comprehensive cybersecurity solutions and one-stop services tailored to customer needs. Contact: https://www.51lingyun.com/

Headhunters
Cybersecurity-focused

LCH-TDC is a talent ecosystem service provider specializing in the vertical information security industry, dedicated to building China's leading cybersecurity talent ecosystem. It provides talent recruitment, career development training/consulting, financial adviser, and other services to enterprises and cybersecurity professionals. With over a decade of resource accumulation in the cybersecurity field and professional methodology research in talent development, the company's core members are composed of alumni from Tsinghua University, including cybersecurity industry experts, cybersecurity talent consultants, talent assessment experts, career development experts, organizational development experts, and financial advisory experts. Its clients include DBAPPSecurity, Chaitin Tech, MoyunSec, and Sangfor Tech.

Comprehensive
About Us

To assist entrepreneurs in seizing the opportunities of the times and accelerating their growth, Nova Cyber Ventures, Flamingo Capital, Voyagers Partners, and Z-ONE Consulting have conducted in-depth research and jointly produced the "Explorer Map for Cyber Security Startups" based on three years of industry ecosystem activity data. Through a third-party professional perspective, the "Explorer Map for Cyber Security Startups" deconstructs the cybersecurity industry from several dimensions including investment institutions, acquirers, media and associations, financial advisers, accelerators, distributors, and headhunters, providing detailed information on active and representative organizations within each dimension.

The "Explorer Map for Cyber Security Startups" provides objective references and guidance for cybersecurity entrepreneurs to strategize collaboration and accelerate their growth. We hope that through this map, entrepreneurs can gain a comprehensive understanding of the industry's ecosystem, identify suitable partners for collaboration based on their development stage, and work together to create a more prosperous cybersecurity industry.

If you wish to apply for inclusion, please feel free to contact us: info@novaventures.cn