UMC Capital

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Investor type

VC / CVC

Founded

2001

AUM

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Location

Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Asia
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

UMC Capital is a corporate venture capital firm based in Taipei, Taiwan, founded in 2001 as the investment arm of United Microelectronics Corporation. The firm is led by Kris Peng as President, with a team of 14 professionals. UMC Capital distinguishes itself by leveraging its deep industry connections and strategic partnerships to support startups in their growth and transformation phases.

The firm primarily invests in sectors such as semiconductors, automotive-related technologies, industrial automation, and digital health. UMC Capital typically engages in Series B rounds, focusing on startups in the United States and Taiwan. While specific check sizes are not disclosed, the firm is known for its active involvement in growth and expansion stages. UMC Capital has a diverse portfolio with notable investments in companies like Appier Technologies and Silicon Box.

UMC Capital's portfolio includes companies such as UVeye - optical inspection systems, Silicon Box - advanced semiconductor packaging, NeuroBlade - data chip technology, and NoTraffic - traffic management solutions. The firm continues to support its investee companies with strategic guidance and resources to foster innovation and success.

Industry

Semiconductors / Chips TravelTech AdTech Biotechnology Education Edtech Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services IT Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Medical Devices AI MedTech Life Sciences Infrastructure Internet of Things (IoT) HealthTech

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FAQs about UMC Capital

UMC Capital is a venture capital firm that also operates as a corporate VC (CVC). It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
UMC Capital is located in Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan.
UMC Capital was founded in 2001.
UMC Capital invests in companies and startups in Semiconductors / Chips, TravelTech, AdTech, Biotechnology, Education, Edtech, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, IT Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Medical Devices, AI, MedTech, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Internet of Things (IoT), HealthTech.
UMC Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Asia.
UMC Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).
UMC Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.
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