
YMTC-backed fund invests in Chinese chipmaker SOI Micro
A venture capital fund backed by China's YMTC has acquired a stake in semiconductor manufacturer SOI Micro, boosting Beijing's push for domestic chipmaking alternatives using FD-SOI technology.

A venture capital fund backed by China's YMTC has acquired a stake in semiconductor manufacturer SOI Micro, boosting Beijing's push for domestic chipmaking alternatives using FD-SOI technology.

Yangtze Memory Technologies Corporation reached the top three global NAND flash memory suppliers by volume for the first time in Q2, capturing 14% of global bit shipments, driven by domestic supply expansion and new 3D NAND architecture.

Biwin has signed a locked-volume, locked-price deal to buy enterprise-grade chips from Q3 2026 to Q2 2028. The contract, valued at 12.6 billion yuan, aims to secure medium- to long-term capacity and reduce supply disruption risks.

The parent company of Yangtze Memory Technologies Co, China's leading 3D NAND flash memory manufacturer, has officially begun the tutoring process for an initial public offering, according to a regulatory filing.

YMTC, China's leading 3D NAND flash memory manufacturer, is preparing for an IPO. Its parent company has begun the official tutoring process with Citic Securities and China Securities, signaling a push for capital market involvement in the nation's semiconductor self-reliance efforts.