Kunming High-Tech Microelectronics

About Kunming High-Tech Microelectronics

Kunming High-Tech Microelectronics (KGmicro), officially known as Kun Gao Xin Xin Microelectronics (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd., is a semiconductor company established in Kunshan in January 2019. The firm's core focus is on the research and development of domestically produced chips with independent intellectual property rights. The leadership and technical teams are comprised of professionals with extensive experience from top international corporations, bringing over 15 years of expertise in developing Ethernet physical layer (PHY) and switch chips for data centers, enterprise networks, and gateways.

The company's product portfolio is centered around Ethernet PHY, gateway, and Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) switch chips. These products are categorized into three main segments: automotive-grade, industrial-grade, and consumer-grade chips. The automotive chips are compliant with AEC-Q100 standards, providing high-performance and high-reliability solutions for in-vehicle Ethernet. Industrial-grade chips are designed to enhance digitalization and intelligence in smart manufacturing, while the consumer-grade chips are developed for various consumer electronics applications, emphasizing performance and cost-effectiveness.

KGmicro's business model is based on providing foundational and general-purpose chips for several key high-tech sectors. The company's target markets include automotive electronics, the industrial internet, rail transit, smart grids, and smart buildings. It aims to supply critical components for applications such as autonomous driving, intelligent manufacturing, and smart infrastructure projects across China. Since its inception, the company has achieved several financial milestones, securing 30 million in an angel funding round in 2019, 12 million in a pre-A round in 2020, and 150 million in a Series A round in 2021. KGmicro has also expanded its operational footprint with a headquarters in Kunshan and R&D teams located in Suzhou Industrial Park, Shanghai's Zhangjiang High-Tech Park, and Singapore, with plans for a future R&D center in Silicon Valley.