# Yeestor

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/yeestor

- Industry: Hardware
- Headquarters: Shenzhen, China
- Website: www.yeestor.com
- Total disclosed funding: $48M
- Latest round: Series B (Oct 23, 2020)
- Investors on record: 17

## About

Yeestor is a semiconductor company specializing in AI storage chips that enhance data efficiency and performance for various sectors, including cloud computing and artificial intelligence.Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, Yeestor develops AI storage solutions. The company has undergone strategic shifts to focus on advanced semiconductor technologies. Dawei Wu, the founder and CEO, has a background in technology and innovation. In its latest funding round, a Series A in October 2020, Yeestor raised a total of CNY 300.000 mn from investors such as Etown Fund and Glory Ventures, achieving a total amount raised of CNY 300.000 mn through four deals.Yeestor specializes in AI storage chips, aiming to enhance data efficiency by enabling every bit of data to generate greater intelligence. Their core offerings focus on AI-driven semiconductor technology for data storage solutions across several applications, including cloud computing, artificial intelligence systems, and big data analytics. Their products cater to technology firms and data centers worldwide, including markets in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, where the demand for advanced data storage solutions is increasing.Yeestor generates revenue through a B2B model, selling AI storage chips directly to technology companies and data centers. They typically enter long-term contracts with clients, defining pricing structures based on volume and service agreements. Clients may commit to purchasing specific quantities over time, ensuring predictable revenue streams. While pricing details for flagship products are confidential, the emphasis on high-performance solutions indicates competitive positioning in the market and fosters long-term partnerships with clients.Looking ahead, Yeestor aims to launch new products designed to meet the evolving needs of the data storage market. The company is targeting expansion into new geographic regions, particularly in North America and Europe, by the end of 2023. The recent Series A funding will support these initiatives, specifically in enhancing product development and entering new markets. Yeestor's strategy includes bolstering its technological capabilities and operational outreach to solidify its position in the semiconductor industry.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Oct 23, 2020 — CDH Investments, Green Pine Capital Partners, Zheshang Venture Capital, TCL Capital, Toposcend Capital, Bohai Huijin Securities Asset Management, P.H. Investment, Yichen Capital
- Series B, Apr 15, 2020 — Walden Catalyst, Delian Capital, Alphatecture Venture Limited
- Series A, Apr 16, 2018, $48M — Walden Catalyst, Glory Ventures, TCL Capital, THG Ventures, Transsion, Longsys.com, Stonebrook Capital, Etown Fund

## Investors

- Walden Catalyst (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/walden-catalyst) — Series A, Series B
- Glory Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/glory-ventures) — Series A
- TCL Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tcl-capital) — Series A, Series B
- THG Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/thg-ventures) — Series A
- Transsion — Series A
- Longsys.com — Series A
- Stonebrook Capital — Series A
- Etown Fund — Series A
- Delian Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/delian-capital) — Series B
- Alphatecture Venture Limited (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alphatecture-venture-limited) — Series B
- CDH Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cdh-investments) — Series B
- Green Pine Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/green-pine-capital-partners) — Series B
- Zheshang Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/zheshang-venture-capital) — Series B
- Toposcend Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/toposcend-capital) — Series B
- Bohai Huijin Securities Asset Management — Series B
- P.H. Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/p-h-investment) — Series B
- Yichen Capital — Series B