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Thunder Software Technology Co., Ltd. announces investments from Qualcomm, ARM, NLVC and CASRICH
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2011-06-08 |
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Thunder Software Technology Co., Ltd. (“Thundersoft”) today announced it has received commitments of about 100 million Yuan of strategic investment in its latest round of financing from several leading investors, including Qualcomm Incorporated, ARM, Northern Light Venture Capital（NLVC) and CASRICH Fund (CASRICH).
Thundersoft, headquartered in Beijing, is a leading Android core technology and solution provider, to accelerate OEMs’ high quality products quick time to market. Thundersoft has rich experience in Android base technology, middleware and application development, as well as system integration and services, enabling unique advantages in Mobile Internet Device industry and ecosystem. Thundersoft’s product line is based on the Android system, including one-stop customizable solutions for Smartphone, Android system for Tablet, Internet TV and Set-Top Boxes. Some key technologies, such as Dual SIM Dual Standby, Multi-Screen support, 3D graphic library, carrier certification support and customizable UI framework, can effectively improve the user experience and provide the initiatives of innovation in the industry.
“The smartphone market is seeing tremendous growth, and as a leading mobile chipset solution provider, Qualcomm is helping drive this momentum,” said James Shen, vice president of business development for Qualcomm. “We are pleased to be supporting Thundersoft as we believe they are very well positioned to support the increasing demand for Android in both China and the larger global market.”
“NLVC is very pleased to have the opportunity to lead the round of investment in Thundersoft,” said Feng Deng, Founding Partner of NLVC. “We are excited about the performance of Thundersoft and its team in the Mobile Internet and Android platform, and we hope to help Thundersoft become a world-class Mobile Internet company.”
“Thundersoft is a key emerging player in the Chinese software development ecosystem and is driving innovation around Android,” said Bruce Beckloff, Vice President of Corporate Business Development, ARM. “ARM has been working with Thundersoft for a number of years. The organization is a perfect fit for ARM’s investment model as we seek to enable markets and communities around the ARM architecture. We look forward to continue working with the team at Thundersoft and jointly developing the relationship.”
“That Qualcomm, ARM, NLVC and CASRICH have become our company's investors is a type of recognition to the achievements of Thundersoft in the field of Android,” said Thundersoft CEO Zhao, Hongfei. “The investment can not only provide us the necessary fund for the expansion of our core technological strengths in the field of Android, but also bring us the space for the expansion in Mobile Internet Devices and platforms. This investment from industry leaders and many excellent institutional investors also is a type of recognition for the prospect of our core technologies and solutions in Android. With leading Android products and technologies, Thundersoft will always be dedicated to providing one-stop solutions to vast customers and creating a platform for future Mobile Internet."
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