Multiple enterprises from Shanghai's Lin-gang Special Area have secured spots on major 2025 corporate rankings, covering cutting-edge sectors such as integrated circuits and new energy, showcasing the area's efforts in building industrial clusters and nurturing business ecosystems.

A view of the Ring of Glory in Shanghai's Lin-gang Special Area. [Photo/lingang.gov.cn]

The Shanghai Municipal Commission of Science and Technology released the list for the 2025 Shanghai science and technology "little giant" enterprises (including those under cultivation) on Feb 4.

"Little giant" enterprises are leading small and medium-sized enterprises that specialize in niche sectors, command a high market share, and show a strong capacity for innovation while being in possession of core technologies.

Five companies in Lin-gang were named sci-tech "little giants", including Meet Future, IC Seal, and others. Golston and two more were named sci-tech "little giants" under cultivation.

On the same day, the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization unveiled the 2025 brand value list for specialized and sophisticated enterprises, featuring Bestechnic and four other companies.

Lin-gang enterprises also shone in other authoritative industry rankings. Five companies, including Sitrus Technology, made the 2025 Vigorous List by CVAwards, a leading private equity investment ranking platform. Meanwhile, Rapafusyn and four others secured spots on the 2025 Innovative Future Unicorn List by Pencil Never Lies, a venture capital information service provider in China.