UMC Capital

UMC Capital is the corporate venture capital arm of UMC, a semiconductor foundry, investing globally across various stages with a focus on deep tech.

Corporate VC Active Taipei, Taiwan Est. 2001
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
1
in our dataset
Rounds participated
1
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$5.0M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
A Round, E Round, G Round, F Round, Seed, D Round, Pre-Seed

About

Founded in 2001, UMC Capital is the wholly-owned subsidiary and corporate venture capital arm of United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), which is dually listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE) and NYSE. UMC Capital operates as an evergreen fund, providing long-term capital, management consulting, and other services to its portfolio companies. With offices in the US, China, and Taiwan, UMC Capital invests globally and strategically through venture capital methods and M&A, not limited to any specific rounds or stages. The firm focuses on deep tech to facilitate product enhancements and solution delivery, working with innovative entrepreneurial teams to achieve success and drive corporate innovation and growth. UMC Capital leverages the UMC Group's over 40 years of experience in the global semiconductor and deep tech industry to create a resource-sharing partnership ecosystem.

Portfolio · 1

Sensifree
Sensors for Contactless Heart Rate Monitoring
1 round $5.0M committed Latest: 2016-05

Investment activity

1 portfolio exit on record.

Portfolio by sector

Automotive & Mobility Technologies2
Health Tech & Life Sciences1
Industrial Technologies1
Agriculture & Food Technologies1
Aerospace, Defense & HLS1

Q&A

What is UMC Capital's primary investment focus?
UMC Capital focuses on investing in innovative and high-growth technology companies, particularly in the semiconductor and related industries. As the investment arm of United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), it leverages its industry expertise to support startups in areas like advanced manufacturing, IoT, and AI.
Which portfolio company of UMC Capital was recently acquired?
NeuroBlade, a high-performance chip solution for data analytics workloads, was acquired by Amazon in October 2025.
What are some of UMC Capital's notable portfolio companies?
UMC Capital's portfolio includes NoTraffic, an AI system for managing urban mobility, and UVeye, which develops under-vehicle inspection systems.
In which sectors has UMC Capital made investments?
UMC Capital has made investments across various sectors, with a notable focus on Automotive & Mobility Technologies and Aerospace, Defense & HLS, each having two rounds of investment.
What is UMC Capital's investment stage preference?
UMC Capital invests across various stages, including Seed, A Round, D Round, E Round, F Round, and G Round.
Who are some of the key personnel at UMC Capital?
Key personnel at UMC Capital include Kris Peng, President, and Vice Presidents Grad Liu, Christie Hung, and James Yen.
Where is UMC Capital headquartered?
UMC Capital is headquartered in Taipei City, Taiwan.
When was UMC Capital founded?
UMC Capital was founded in 2001.
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