Beijing Zeshi Technology

About Beijing Zeshi Technology

Beijing Zeshi Technology Co., Ltd., operating as ZettaStone, is a high-tech storage company established in 2017. It was jointly initiated by the Institute of Microelectronics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IMECAS) and a team of seasoned professionals. The company focuses on the design, research and development, production, and sales of storage products, positioning itself as a key player in China's national storage industry strategy.

The founder and CEO, Dr. Liu Yang, holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science from Tsinghua University and is a researcher at the Institute of Microelectronics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. His background includes leading the development of China's first high-end enterprise-grade PCIe SSD product based on 3D NAND technology. The core team comprises professionals with over a decade of experience from leading companies like Huawei, SandForce/LSI, Micron, and Lenovo's SSD division, covering crucial areas such as controller chip design, firmware algorithms, and NAND flash memory research.

ZettaStone develops and provides solid-state drive (SSD) storage solutions. Its product portfolio is segmented into industrial-grade and consumer-level SSDs, featuring both SATA and PCIe interfaces. These products are based on 3D NAND technology and are designed for a variety of applications, including personal computers, data centers, financial services, industrial control, and gaming. The company has developed its own controller chips, such as the 28nm PCIe Gen3 "Shennong" and is developing the next-generation 12nm PCIe Gen5 "Pangu" controller. Industrial-grade offerings are built for harsh environments, featuring wide temperature ranges and shock-proof designs.

The firm operates on a business-to-business model, supplying its SSD products and customized storage solutions to PC manufacturers, data centers, and storage solution providers. By 2024, the company had secured over 70 clients, including global leaders in their respective fields. ZettaStone has established R&D centers in Beijing, Wuhan, and Shenzhen. The company has successfully raised significant capital through multiple funding rounds, including a Series C round of over 100 million RMB in May 2024, to expand production, enhance R&D, and accelerate its presence in the domestic storage market.