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QST Corporation
Provider of sensor solutions of mobile consumer electronic devices
About QST Corporation
QST Corporation Limited, founded in 2012 by Co-Founder & CEO Xie Zhifeng and Co-Founder & VP Hong Wan, operates as a specialized developer and manufacturer of sensor technologies. Headquartered in Shanghai, the firm is a privately held, venture-capital-backed entity that has successfully raised approximately $49.8 million in funding to support its growth and research initiatives. The company has established a significant operational footprint with a research and development center in Shanghai, a sensor IC test facility in Suzhou, and module manufacturing plants in Shanghai and Pizhou.
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The core business of QST Corporation revolves around the design, R&D, manufacturing, and application of high-quality sensors and sensor cluster solutions. The company serves a diverse client base across the consumer electronics, automotive, and Internet of Things (IoT) markets. Its business model is centered on providing integrated and cost-effective sensor solutions, complete with advanced algorithm technologies, enabling customers to develop sophisticated systems. These sensors are integral components in a variety of end-products, including mobile phones, wearables, drones, and smart home devices.
QST's product portfolio is segmented into two main categories: Sensor ICs and Sensor Modules. The Sensor IC line features Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) and Magnetic Sensor ICs. Specific products within the MEMS portfolio include 6-axis Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), accelerometers, and environmental sensors. The magnetic sensor offerings include compasses. In addition to individual components, the company provides complete sensor modules for both the automotive and IoT sectors. A notable achievement includes its 6-axis IMU QMI8658, which won the 18th “China Chip - Excellent market performance product” award in 2023.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Jiading District, China
- Employees
- 16
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 22.7/100
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Sector
- Semiconductors, Sensor Tech, Sensors, Semiconductor Designers and Manufacturers, Inertial Sensors, Magnetic Sensors, Light Sensors, Hard Tech, DT and LS, science-based
- Technology
- Hardware, Deep Tech, IoT InternetOfThings
- Business model
- Manufacturing
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Apr 2020 | $49M | $198M | Walden International · Runcheng Group · GP Capital · New Alliance Capital | ↗ |
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Oct 2018 | $0 | — | Undisclosed | — |
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Series A5 investors entered at this stage
Walden International
Runcheng Group- GCGP Capital
New Alliance Capital- JFJiuyou Fund
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