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Office Chair Financing

Admin October 09, 2026

Some companies in the office chair industry are engaged in financing activities, with varying financing situations among different companies. Here is a detailed introduction:

UFOU (You Fou): UFOU is an office furniture brand established in 2018, owned by Yudou (Shanghai) Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. The brand has made some progress in financing, securing its first round of funding in June 2023 from Ventech China. This indicates that UFOU has gained certain recognition in the market, and the first round of financing may provide financial support for its subsequent product development, market expansion, brand building, and other aspects, helping it to further grow and enhance its competitiveness in the office furniture sector.

LiberNovo: Founded by Yan Le, a former DJI executive, LiberNovo stands out in the office chair field. It launched Omni, the world's first dynamic ergonomic chair, which is innovative. In terms of financing, it secured Series A funding led by Hillhouse Capital in 2024, with its angel round reaching 10 million RMB. Hillhouse Capital's lead investment shows that professional investment institutions are optimistic about its development prospects. Additionally, in 2025, LiberNovo raised 8.2 million USD on Kickstarter, setting a record in the office furniture category. The success of the crowdfunding not only brought in funds but also enhanced brand awareness and influence to a certain extent, attracting more consumer attention and laying a foundation for the promotion and sales of its products.

Lianyou Chair Industry: Lianyou Chair Industry is a high-end office chair manufacturing enterprise that integrates R&D, design, production, and global sales. In terms of financing, it has taken the initiative to recruit investment and financing managers. This position is fully responsible for the company's investment and financing business and capitalization operations, focusing primarily on the advancement and execution of the Hong Kong IPO project. The salary range for this position is 20k - 30k, with some positions reaching 20,000 - 3,500. This indicates that Lianyou Chair Industry plans to conduct large-scale financing through means such as going public to achieve capital expansion and further development.