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Chou Chin Tech Secures Investment from Big Data Tech, Linked to Supermicro Ecosystem

Electronic Technology · Computer Peripherals · economic_daily · 2026-08-26

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Chou Chin Tech has completed a private placement worth NT$1.04 billion, with Big Data Tech, led by Liang Chien-fa, becoming the largest shareholder with a 25% stake.

What Happened

Private Placement: Chou Chin Tech has successfully issued 36,000 new shares through a private placement, fully subscribed by Big Data Tech. The transaction, valued at approximately NT$1.04 billion, grants Big Data Tech a nearly 25% stake, making it the single largest shareholder of the company.

Strategic Leadership: Big Data Tech Chairman Liang Chien-fa, the brother of Supermicro CEO Charles Liang, is also the head of Leadtek. Industry analysts anticipate that Big Data Tech will secure a seat on Chou Chin's board of directors during the next general election of board members.

Operational Synergy: Liang Chien-fa stated that the investment is driven by the urgent need to expand server rack capacity to meet growing client demand. By leveraging Chou Chin's existing production capabilities, the partnership aims to enhance technical cooperation and increase overall competitiveness in the server rack market.

Industry Outlook: This strategic move signals a deeper integration of the Supermicro-related supply chain within Taiwan's manufacturing sector. Both companies intend to combine their respective strengths to build a more robust and scalable alliance to capture global server market opportunities.

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