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SF Express

No. 3076 Xinghai Avenue, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518057, China

Overview

Since their establishment in 1993, S.F. Express has grown to become China’s leading private express delivery company in terms of scale of operation, network coverage and market share. S.F. Express started as a small company with six staff. Today, they have developed a well-earned reputation as a highly-reliable and efficient express delivery company in Greater China area. They are China’s first private express delivery company to own its aircraft and one of the fastest growing companies in Greater China with a network spanning the whole of mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia and the United States. Their unique position will be further enhanced by their commitment to continue investing and expanding into more international markets

Total investments
5
Lead investments
1
Investments · 12mo
1
Active investors
1

Sector focus

  • Logistics
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Investment portfolio

  • Robot Era

    Led · Equity · Apr 2026

    Robotera builds full-stack humanoid robots combining AI "brain" systems, motion control, dexterous hands and humanoid hardware, and positions itself toward logistics and industrial deployments. The company reports beginning deliveries of several thousand units in Q2 2026 and claims deployments in over ten logistics centers across China with partners including SF Group and China Post. Robotera states it has achieved up to 85% of human efficiency in some logistics contexts operating 24/7 and cites a claimed 300% growth rate (no baseline published). Its investor and partner base spans logistics, automotive and consumer electronics players such as SF Group, Geely, Renault (cited as a partner), Alibaba, Samsung, Lenovo and Haier, which the company and articles present as potential channels for further deployments. Financially, the company has raised nearly ¥2.5 billion RMB (~$350M) in total capital following the recent financing, which the company says supports scaling production and broader commercial rollouts. The articles note competition from Western and Chinese robotics firms but highlight Robotera’s operational logistics focus and industrial partnerships as key differentiators.

  • Qiangua Technology

    Participated · Equity · Dec 2021

    QianGua Technology (千挂科技) is a developer of unmanned driving technology for freight trucks, focused on L4 autonomous freight-truck development. The company recently completed a Pre‑A financing round. The round combined equity and debt instruments. Investors in the deal included Yizhuang Guotou, IDG Capital, Cathay Capital, and SPD Silicon Valley Bank. The disclosed total exceeded RMB 100 million. The financing was reported by DoNews citing IT桔子. Qiangua Technology, established in July this year in China, develops automated driving trucks and provides logistics and transportation services built on that technology. The company targets B-end business for traditional freight logistics enterprises rather than consumer robotaxis. Its automated driving trucks aim to address industry problems such as high labor costs and driver fatigue by improving safety and reducing costs for logistics operators. Founders include Sun Haowen, formerly a senior director for R&D of PonyTron at Pony.ai, and Ding Fei, formerly an executive director at IDG Capital; two other cofounders are described as middle-level or senior executives from Baidu, Alibaba or Tencent and may serve as CEO and CTO. Qiangua's participation adds to growing competition in automated driving trucks as robotaxi firms and traditional logistics companies move into freight transportation.

  • Zeek

    Participated · Series A · Dec 2020

    Zeek offers data-driven intelligent logistics and O2O last-mile delivery solutions across F&B, lifestyle and FMCG verticals, with products including Zeek F&B Delivery, ZeekDash (Point-to-Point O2O) and Zeek2Door (e‑commerce parcels). The company provides online order management, delivery capacity management, big data analytics and O2O operations enhancement to global top-five F&B brands, fast-food chains, supermarkets, department stores, convenience store chains and online platforms. Founded in Hong Kong by Kin Shun Information Technology Limited in 2017, Zeek has expanded into Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia and planned entry to Taiwan, the Philippines and Indonesia in 2021. Operational metrics cited include handling over three million delivery orders in the first three quarters of 2020 (100% YoY growth) and a 50% increase in manpower to meet demand. Zeek reported revenue exceeding US$28 million in 2020 and estimated at least 100% growth in 2021. The company plans to use new funding to expand across Southeast Asia, enhance its logistics management technology and data analytics applications, extend intelligent logistics to more industries, and pursue strategic partnerships or M&A to accelerate growth.

  • Flexport

    Participated · Equity · Feb 2019

    Flexport builds an end-to-end logistics technology platform and provides technology and services for global businesses. In May the company bought the assets of Shopify Logistics, including Deliverr. CEO Ryan Petersen said the team has made massive progress toward returning Flexport to profitability and is focused on building a long-term sustainable business. Management has emphasized strengthening the company's cash position and described its balance sheet as a "fortress" while navigating uncertain global trade. To date Flexport has raised about $2.66 billion in equity and debt. Its most recent financing from Shopify was provided as an uncapped convertible note for $260 million. Flexport Capital offers businesses flexible working capital tied to shipments processed on the Flexport Platform, using logistics data, purchase order information and inventory‑in‑transit to assess working capital needs. Its financing product serves customers across industries such as retail, industrial manufacturing and electronics. The unit has expanded geographically and in product scope, adding loan offerings in 2022 to Canada, the U.K., the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Since its inception in 2017, Flexport Capital has financed over $1 billion in invoices for more than 500 importers and exporters across 20+ countries, and its portfolio size grew 149% year‑over‑year. The business is integrated into the broader Flexport Platform, which helped move nearly $19 billion of merchandise across 112 countries in 2021. Flexport Capital plans to use new capital to continue building its financing product, invest in client growth, support geographic expansion and develop new products. Flexport is a platform for global logistics that provides technology and services to help buyers, sellers, and logistics partners move goods. The company reported that revenue more than doubled in 2021 and that it moved nearly $19 billion in gross merchandise across 112 countries. Flexport plans to use new capital to accelerate development of its technology platform, expand into new geographies and markets, and further build an efficient, transparent logistics ecosystem. It also intends to invest in and partner with new companies in the logistics tech space to improve resilience and visibility in supply chains. The company frames its mission around making global trade easy for everyone and addressing systemic issues exposed by the pandemic. Flexport is based in San Francisco. Flexport offers full-service air and ocean freight forwarding and supply-chain management, positioning itself beyond simple price-comparison freight marketplaces. The company has begun chartering its own aircraft and says it operates four warehouses worldwide. Last year Flexport generated $471 million in revenue, up from $224.8 million in 2017, and reports some customers spend more than $10 million annually. CEO Ryan Petersen told Forbes the company employs 1,066 people across 11 offices and four warehouses, while its site lists 600 employees. The roughly 5.5-year-old company aims to compete directly with carriers such as DHL, FedEx and UPS. Flexport provides businesses with global logistics services including air freight, ocean freight, trucking, cargo insurance, customs brokerage, and inventory financing. The company secured $100M in funding, with SF Holding joining existing investors. The strategic investment is intended to help Flexport expand its operations in China and worldwide. Founded in 2013 by CEO Ryan Petersen and based in San Francisco, Flexport served more than 15,000 companies in 2017, shipping $3.8B of merchandise between 97 countries. Recently it opened new offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Shenzhen and launched a private air freight service using a dedicated 747 flying twice weekly from Hong Kong to Los Angeles. The company expects to double its warehousing footprint and open new offices in Hamburg, Chicago, Taiwan, and Shanghai in 2018.

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