Shunwei Capital-backed underwater-based smart device maker Tianjin Deepinfar Ocean Technology, also known as Sublue, has bagged 120 million yuan ($17 million) in a Series B+ round from new investor Minsheng Securities and existing backers SDIC Unity Capital, TEDA Venture Capital and V Star Capital.
SDIC, Hidea Investment and Gaolin Capital made an unspecified equity interest investment in Sublue in 2018. Previously, in 2017, Shunwei had partnered with V Star, TEDA, Hongtai Aplus and other investors to collectively inject 110 million yuan ($16 million) in its Series A+ round.
Founded in 2013 in Tianjin, Sublue produces underwater digital products including autonomous underwater vehicles, remote-operated vehicles, underwater glider, among others. The products cater to a slew of industries such as submarine cleaning and maintenance, rescue, marine research and entertainment. Besides, it develops consumer-based products that are exported to 50 countries and regions.
Its previous investors also include Everest Venture Capital, Seekdource Investment, Dingxiang Capital, Peakview Capital, among others.
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