Gasgoo Munich - MetaSilicon recently announced the completion of an A+ financing round in late 2025, with business registration changes finalized recently. The round raised over 300 million yuan, jointly led by Ceyuan Capital, Wuxi Industrial Investment, and the FAW Hongqi Private Equity Fund. Participants included Innovation Works, Zhishou Investment, CSC Financial, Huatian Technology, Hongxin Investment, Futian Capital, and Yihe Capital, while existing shareholder GRC SinoGreen increased its investment.
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MetaSilicon specializes in designing high-dynamic video CMOS image sensors, targeting both the smart automotive and consumer electronics markets. Revenue surged from several million yuan in 2023 to nearly 200 million yuan in 2025, while cumulative chip shipments have surpassed 75 million units.
In the consumer electronics sector, MetaSilicon has delivered nearly 100 projects for top-tier clients such as Samsung, Xiaomi, OPPO, and Honor. On the automotive front, its 1.3-megapixel and 3-megapixel automotive CIS chips have cleared validation with more than 20 OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. The company has established deep cooperation with automakers including FAW Hongqi, achieving mass production for OEM installation in applications like ADAS, in-cabin monitoring, and electronic rearview mirrors.
To meet the demands of advanced autonomous driving, MetaSilicon is developing an 8-megapixel high-performance automotive CIS chip. Designed for high-end ADAS systems, the sensor prioritizes night vision, high dynamic range, and anti-interference capabilities. Market promotion is slated to begin in 2026.
MetaSilicon has been recognized as a National "Little Giant" enterprise, a national high-tech enterprise, and a "China IC Unicorn." Liu Canyi, founder and chairman, stated that the proceeds will bolster R&D investment, deepen the company's dual-track strategy, and drive product innovation to enhance customer value.
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