Startup accelerators in China: who backs its startups
7 accelerators back startups in China: they run there or hold at least two portfolio companies based there, 81 portfolio startups in all. The most active here are Plug and Play China (33), CAS Star (29) and Silicon Valley Investclub (9).
Accelerators backing startups in China
| Accelerator | Startups here | Portfolio rounds, 12 mo | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| PPlug and Play ChinaAccelerator · Xmov, Ishumei, UISEE | 33 | 5 | Sep 2026 |
 CAS StarAccelerator · China · Linkingmed, Zhongke Shita, Zhipu AI | 29 | 5 | Oct 2026 |
 Silicon Valley InvestclubAccelerator · Bitmain, ByteDance, Moonshot AI | 9 | 45 | Oct 2026 |
 500 GlobalAccelerator · United States · My China Roots, MicroBenefits, BoxC | 5 | 35 | Oct 2026 |
 SOSVAccelerator · United States · Elephant Robotics, Makeblock, Scantrust | 4 | 35 | Oct 2026 |
 Y CombinatorAccelerator · United States · JuziBot, iLabService, Taobotics | 3 | 255 | Oct 2026 |
 Plug and PlayAccelerator · United States · JuziBot, FX Expert, Onesight | 3 | 154 | Nov 2026 |
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Which accelerators back startups in China?
7 accelerators back startups in China: they run there or hold at least two portfolio companies based there, 81 portfolio startups in all. The most active here are Plug and Play China (33), CAS Star (29) and Silicon Valley Investclub (9).
How is this list built?
From what each accelerator holds: the portfolio page it publishes, the Y Combinator directory and the announced rounds that name it. An accelerator counts for China when it runs there or at least two of its portfolio companies are based there; the list is rebuilt every night from 342 portfolios.