China's Zhibo Optoelectronic raises tens of millions in Pre-A round

What's the deal? Zhibo OptoelectronicDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, a Chinese maker of optoelectronic detection and sensing equipment, has raised tens of millions of yuan in an early-stage round. The round was jointly backed by Guoke Xinneng Venture Capital and Anhui Guokong CapitalDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, among others.

What does it do? The company builds four main product lines: specialised laser and fibre-optic equipment, laser measurement instruments, fibre-optic sensing systems, and fibre-optic light sources.

Its products include laser vibrometers, laser wind-speed measurement instruments, fibre-optic light sources, and an early-warning system for coal and gas outbursts.

The signal: With state-linked investors leading the round, Zhibo Optoelectronic reflects continued Chinese interest in backing domestic makers of specialised sensing and measurement hardware.

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