Puhua Basic Software
The leading Chinese basic software provider
About Puhua Basic Software
Puhua Basic Software, established on October 20, 2008, operates as a crucial subsidiary of the state-owned China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC). The company was founded through an integration of CETC's resource advantages to build a significant platform for developing domestic basic software. Holding a key position in China's strategic initiatives for domestic technology, Puhua is tasked with enhancing the core competitiveness of the national basic software industry. The company's legal representative is Liu Hongqian, who also serves as the general manager.
The firm focuses on the research, development, and industrialization of domestic basic software, with a significant emphasis on the automotive and general basic software sectors. Its business model revolves around providing a comprehensive suite of software products and services, generating revenue through the sale of these solutions and associated technical services. Puhua serves a wide array of clients, including government and administrative agencies, as well as companies in the defense, automotive, transportation, power, finance, energy, and telecommunications industries. In the automotive sector, its clients include major domestic OEMs like FAW, Changan, GAC, Geely, and Chery, along with Tier 1 suppliers.
Puhua's product portfolio is extensive, offering a full line of operating systems ranging from real-time embedded and general desktop OS to server and cloud operating systems. A core area of expertise lies in automotive electronics, where it provides an AUTOSAR-based basic software platform. This platform supports the entire development lifecycle, including design, configuration, integration, and testing, enabling the mass production of vehicles with a domestic operating system. Their offerings include safe vehicle control and intelligent driving basic software platforms. A significant milestone for the company was the launch of China's first open-source plan for automotive operating systems, underlining its commitment to fostering a collaborative domestic ecosystem. By the end of 2022, its automotive basic software platform had been installed in over 12 million units.
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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES AOther financing | Jan 2024 | $62M | $248M | Chongqing Yingke Investment · Chongqing Science City Investment Holdings · China Electronics Technology Group | ↗ |
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Series A3 investors entered at this stage
- CIChongqing Yingke Investment
- CHChongqing Science City Investment Holdings
China Electronics Technology Group
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