Songhe Capital and Wuxi Venture Capital jointly invested. Baolian overcame the "bottleneck" problem in high-end industrial vision with nanoscale measurement technology.
Recently, Shenzhen Baolian Artificial Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Baolian"), a developer of nanoscale ultra-high-precision laser measurement systems, announced the completion of a new round of financing. This round of financing was jointly invested by Songhe Capital and Wuxi Venture Capital. The funds will be mainly used for the implementation of algorithms in multi-process scenarios, team expansion, and market channel coverage. The financing funds will be mainly used for the in-depth R & D of underlying nanoscale measurement technologies such as optical interference and confocal, and to accelerate the large-scale market expansion of core products such as high-precision film thickness gauges and 3D profilometers in cutting - edge manufacturing fields such as AI computing power chips, advanced packaging, and high - end consumer electronics.
Overcome "Chokepoint" Problems and Realize Domestic Substitution of Nanoscale Measurement Equipment
Baolian focuses on overcoming the "chokepoint" problems in the precision detection link of the high - end manufacturing industry. Currently, the processes in industries such as semiconductors and high - end consumer electronics are evolving towards the nanoscale. Fields such as AI computing power chips and advanced packaging have put forward almost strict requirements for the defect detection and precision measurement of "transparent, ultra - thin, and micron - level" materials and structures. The market for relevant high - end measurement equipment has long been dominated by a few international brands. Baolian's nanoscale ultra - high - precision measurement technology directly addresses this core pain point in the industry, providing a solution for achieving the independent control of key measurement equipment and ensuring the safety of the industrial chain.
Its technical capabilities and products have been verified by top manufacturers. Products such as Baolian's nano - coating film thickness detection equipment have been successfully integrated into the supply chain systems of global top consumer electronics manufacturers such as Apple, and have replaced international brand equipment in some core process links. Currently, Baolian has become the core measurement equipment supplier for dozens of leading semiconductor and high - end electronic manufacturing enterprises in China.
Build a Product Matrix Based on Full - Stack Technology to Fully Cover Precision Manufacturing Scenarios
Baolian's core competitiveness lies in its self - developed full - stack technology system of "optics, mechanics, electricity, computing, and software". The company deeply integrates precision optical principles such as optical interference and confocal with high - stability mechanical platforms, dedicated algorithms, and intelligent software to create a product series with nanoscale measurement accuracy.
In the field of chips and packaging, the high - precision film thickness gauge uses advanced optical technology to achieve nanoscale thickness measurement of wafer thin films, ensuring precise control of the film thickness, which is crucial for the performance and reliability of chips. At the same time, the 3D profilometer uses high - precision non - contact measurement technology to accurately measure the three - dimensional morphology and volume of solder masks and micro - bumps (Bumps) on IC carriers. These parameters are directly related to the packaging yield and performance of chips. In the field of consumer electronics, in response to the increasingly strict requirements for device thickness and internal structure of ultra - thin foldable mobile phones and AI PCs, Baolian's measurement solutions can provide key data support for material R & D and process control. This technology platform has high extensibility and can quickly develop customized solutions for the measurement requirements of "transparent, thin, and micro" structures in different industrial scenarios.
Rely on Top - Tier Industrial Resources to Deeply Integrate Technology and Industry to Build a Competitive Barrier
Baolian's team brings together top talents in the fields of precision optics, measurement algorithms, and high - end equipment integration, with both in - depth technical R & D and industrialization experience. This composite background enables the team not only to overcome single - technology problems but also to create reliable products that meet the long - term stable operation requirements of industrial sites from a systems engineering perspective. The clear business path focusing on the most difficult detection requirements in cutting - edge manufacturing fields such as AI chips and advanced packaging provides the best application and verification platform for the company's technology.
Investors' Views
Chen Yingfeng, a partner of Songhe Capital, said: "Songhe is optimistic about the high - tech barrier that Baolian has built in the field of nanoscale optical measurement. Under the general trend of AI - driven manufacturing upgrading and supply chain autonomy, the localization of high - end industrial vision equipment is of great strategic significance. Baolian's technology has been recognized and applied by global top manufacturers, proving its ability to solve real industrial problems and is expected to grow into a leading enterprise in this niche track."
Wang Guodong, the person - in - charge of Wuxi Venture Capital, said: "Investing in Baolian is an important step in laying out the high - end manufacturing industrial chain and strengthening the competitiveness of the regional industrial cluster. The nanoscale measurement technology mastered by Baolian has played a key role in multiple advanced manufacturing links such as semiconductors and consumer electronics, and is known as the 'eyes' and 'ruler' of the industry. Its domestic breakthrough not only enhances the resilience of the supply chain but also promotes the technological upgrading of downstream industries. For example, Baolian uses its self - developed industrial vision 3D high - precision software system to provide high - precision detection solutions for automated production, meeting the micron - level precision requirements of the mainstream core industrial community."
Corporate Vision
Wang Wei, the founder and CEO of Baolian, said that this round of financing is an affirmation of the company's technical path and industrial value. In the future, Baolian will continue to focus on the field of nanoscale precision measurement, continuously tackle cutting - edge detection problems in cutting - edge manufacturing, deepen cooperation with global high - end manufacturing leading enterprises, and strive to become a global leading provider of nanoscale precision measurement solutions, providing core measurement technology support for the upgrading of the global advanced manufacturing industry.