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GAO Xiang, Shawn (高翔)
CEO & Co-Founder of silicool Technology
Gao Xiang, also known as Shawn, is a Bachelor graduate from Huazhong University of Science and Technology and holds a Master's degree from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. With a rich background in product marketing and sales management, he has worked at ASMPT, Indium, and Applied Materials, where he was instrumental in bridging advanced research and market needs. Over a decade of professional experience, he accumulated sales exceeding 150 million USD. In 2019, driven by the grand backdrop of domestic substitution, he decided to leave his high-paying job to embark on entrepreneurship, assembling a startup team to tackle industry equipment challenges. Starting with business responsibilities and gradually taking over company operations, he has continuously propelled the company forward and participated in fundraising, completing a round of financing worth tens of millions of USD.
Company Description
SiliCool Tech, founded on proprietary core underlying motion control algorithm technology, specializes in the manufacturing and sales of intelligent, high-speed, and precision semiconductor equipment. The company serves leading clients in various fields, including CCM, advanced packaging, power module, Optics, memory, and new energy. With a team of over 100 professionals and numerous patents, SiliCool is planning for an IPO by 2027.
The company has received multiple honors, such as being recognized as a unicorn, a specialized and innovative company, and an innovative and entrepreneurial team. It is also designated as a national high-tech enterprise. Supported and recognized by top-tier investment funds (Huajin Capital, ZTE Venture, Tongchuang Weiye, HuiChuan Technology, CRRC Capital, and Tencent executives), SiliCool has secured nearly 40 million USD in equity financing.