Baidu Ventures

Baidu Ventures is an independent venture fund established in 2017, with offices in Beijing and San Francisco. It manages approximately $500 million across three funds, supported by Baidu and other prominent financial institutions. The fund's primary mission is to invest in entrepreneurs and companies that are advancing the field of artificial intelligence, particularly those innovating in the information technology sector. Baidu Ventures focuses on identifying and nurturing startups that are transforming everyday life and work through artificial intelligence and machine learning. One of its specific funds, the Baidu Artificial Intelligence RMB Fund, launched in 2018, is dedicated to investing in AI-focused companies within China.

Liu Qiang

Vice President

Liu Shui

Managing Director

Zhang Zihao

Investment Manager

Past deals in Artificial Intelligence

Qingyun Zhitong

Series B in 2022
Qingyun Zhitong is an intelligent manufacturing enabling enterprise in the chemical industry. It is a continuous transformation platform for the scientific and technological achievements of the department of chemical engineering and the department of automation of tsinghua university. The company is committed to empowering industrial big data technology, industrial intelligent control technology, 5G technology, and AI technology. It can help chemical industry parks and chemical enterprises to help the construction of new infrastructure and industrial Internet in the chemical industry, and promote the intelligent transformation and upgrading of chemical enterprises and the construction of intelligent factories.

CiDi

Series C in 2022
Developer of autonomous vehicle technology focused on logistics and commercial utilization vehicles. The company specializes in sensor fusion, deep learning, planning and control algorithms, V2V/V2X networks, and energy harvesting; technologies central to intelligent driving and safe autonomous logistics, enabling autonomous solution for vehicle industrial users.

RiVAI

Series A in 2021
Developer of an artificial intelligence chip based on RISC-V(an open standard instruction set architecture based on established reduced instruction set computer principles) technology for IoT(Internet of Things) applications. The company's products can be used in a variety of IoT/AIoT application scenarios such as wearable devices, smart homes, smart security, agriculture, and consumer electronics, enabling clients to have low-power, high-performance core processor chips

Geometrical-Pal

Seed Round in 2021
Geometrical-PAL is a Chinese autonomous driving technology developer.

Engine Biosciences

Series A in 2021
Engine Biosciences Pte. Ltd. is a biotechnology company that specializes in drug discovery by leveraging machine learning and genomics. Founded in 2014 and based in Singapore, the company has developed a validated platform that integrates high-throughput wet lab experimentation with artificial intelligence algorithms. This unique approach enables the mapping and analysis of complex biological networks and gene interactions, facilitating the identification of disease-driving errors. The platform supports researchers and drug developers in various aspects of drug discovery, including target discovery, drug repositioning, and pathway analysis. Engine Biosciences collaborates with American Fortune 500 companies and research institutions, aiming to accelerate and reduce the costs associated with the research and development process for new medical therapies. The company’s leadership team includes experts from renowned institutions such as MIT, Harvard, Mayo Clinic, and UCSD.

YRobot

Series A in 2021
YRobot is an innovative company specializing in wearable robotics, founded by experts with advanced degrees from Harvard and MIT. The company focuses on developing wearable assistive devices that aim to restore and enhance the physical capabilities of users. Their products are designed to be flexible and lightweight, incorporating artificial intelligence to predict the wearer's movements and improve stability. Through these advancements, YRobot seeks to provide users with enhanced mobility and support in their daily activities.

Xiaodu

Corporate Round in 2020
Developer of artificial intelligence products. Xiaodu Technology's products include smart headset, speaker, screen and some other smart home products, it's dedicated to meeting the individual needs of specific groups of people and expanding its products to multiple scenes such as families, communities, hotels, vehicles, etc, enabling the customers to have more advanced intelligent life experiences.

Atomwise

Series B in 2020
Atomwise, Inc. specializes in deep learning artificial intelligence technology aimed at small molecule drug discovery. The company leverages its proprietary AI platform, AtomNet, which contains over 16 billion molecules for virtual screening, to enhance the speed and accuracy of drug discovery processes. This technology employs a statistical approach to predict the binding of small molecules to proteins, aiding in drug hit discovery, binding affinity prediction, and toxicity detection. Atomwise collaborates on numerous projects each year with major pharmaceutical and agrochemical companies, as well as over 200 universities and hospitals across 40 countries. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, Atomwise was previously known as Chematria, Inc. before rebranding in 2015.

Atomwise

Series B in 2020
Atomwise, Inc. specializes in deep learning artificial intelligence technology aimed at small molecule drug discovery. The company leverages its proprietary AI platform, AtomNet, which contains over 16 billion molecules for virtual screening, to enhance the speed and accuracy of drug discovery processes. This technology employs a statistical approach to predict the binding of small molecules to proteins, aiding in drug hit discovery, binding affinity prediction, and toxicity detection. Atomwise collaborates on numerous projects each year with major pharmaceutical and agrochemical companies, as well as over 200 universities and hospitals across 40 countries. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, Atomwise was previously known as Chematria, Inc. before rebranding in 2015.

AI-Prime

Seed Round in 2020
AI-Prime is a company based in Shanghai, China, that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven safety solutions for industrial environments. It offers a cloud-based software-as-a-service platform that integrates with camera systems to enhance workplace safety. The company's technology focuses on identifying direct threats and provides data-driven insights and reports that facilitate a continuous feedback loop. This approach enables various industries to automate safety measures and improve operational efficiency. AI-Prime's commitment to creating safer working environments positions it as a key player in the field of industrial security solutions.

Kebotix

Series A in 2020
Kebotix, Inc. is a company focused on revolutionizing the materials discovery and production process through the integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Kebotix has developed a platform that significantly reduces the research cycle for discovering new chemicals and materials from years to mere months. This platform combines advanced AI decision-making with robotic automation, facilitating the efficient creation of innovative materials that enhance public health and promote sustainability. In addition to its core offerings, Kebotix provides partners with access to its digital research and development solutions, enabling the advancement of green chemistry and the reduction of hazardous substances in production processes.

Ripcord

Series B in 2020
Ripcord, Inc., a robotic digitization company, develops automation software for robotic digitization. It offers Canopy, a solution that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to capture, enrich, and organize its customers’ important content; and enables enterprises to streamline their business processes. Ripcord, Inc. was formerly known as Ripcord Digital, Inc. and changed its name to Ripcord, Inc. in June 2017. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Ripcord

Series B in 2020
Ripcord, Inc., a robotic digitization company, develops automation software for robotic digitization. It offers Canopy, a solution that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to capture, enrich, and organize its customers’ important content; and enables enterprises to streamline their business processes. Ripcord, Inc. was formerly known as Ripcord Digital, Inc. and changed its name to Ripcord, Inc. in June 2017. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Shumei Technology

Series C in 2020
Shumei Technology is a private company established in 2015, headquartered in Wangjing, Beijing, China. It specializes in providing solutions for financial and online fraud using artificial intelligence and data analytics. The company focuses on business risk control, offering services that leverage software as a service (SaaS) and big data to help organizations mitigate risks associated with various financial activities. Through its AI-driven products and services, Shumei Technology aims to enhance security and efficiency for its clients in managing potential threats and vulnerabilities.

Jiawo Tianhe

Series A in 2019
Jiawo Tianhe is a intelligent agricultural technology designed for pig breeding.

InSilico Medicine

Series B in 2019
InSilico Medicine, Inc. is an artificial intelligence company focused on drug discovery, biomarker development, and aging research. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, the company employs advanced AI technologies, including deep learning and generative adversarial networks, to create novel molecular structures for diseases with known and unknown targets. Its comprehensive platform covers all stages of drug development, from discovery to clinical trials. Key initiatives include Pharma.AI, which offers machine learning services to various industries, and Young.AI, which predicts biological age. InSilico Medicine also engages in internal drug discovery programs targeting conditions such as cancer, Parkinson's Disease, and age-related disorders. Additionally, the company has partnered with Life Extension to develop nutraceutical products using its bioinformatics and deep learning techniques. Through its innovative solutions, InSilico Medicine aims to enhance personalized healthcare and mitigate the effects of aging.

Jiangxing Intelligence

Series A in 2019
Jiangxing Intelligence Inc., founded in 2018 by Professor Liu Jiangchuan, focuses on the development and operation of artificial intelligence-based cloud-side collaborative Internet of Things (IoT) devices in China. The company provides solutions such as EdgeBox, which enables real-time processing of big data and AI for industrial clients across various sectors, including manufacturing, oil and gas, hydropower, transportation, mining, renewable energy, and smart cities. In addition, Jiangxing Intelligence offers the Ubiquitous Wisdom Eye, an intelligent monitoring device designed for transmission lines that integrates data from various sensors to create a comprehensive supervision platform. The company's headquarters is located in Beijing, with additional offices in Shenzhen and Nanjing, and it has secured significant venture capital funding from Sequoia Capital China Seed Fund to support its initiatives in edge computing technology and its applications in energy, industrial security, and intelligent warehousing.

Lightform

Series A in 2019
Lightform, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in computer vision and hardware for projected augmented reality. The company develops a desktop application that enables users to create animated content for various scenes, as well as update and control projectors wirelessly using laptops or smartphones. Lightform's technology allows for the integration of its system with any projector, facilitating the creation of immersive experiences through light. In addition to its core offerings, the company provides 3D scanning options and cloud services to enhance the user experience and support its products.

McFly

Series A in 2019
McFly, operating under Maifei Technology, specializes in AI and big data solutions aimed at enhancing crop protection services through variable application of pesticides. The company's innovative technology is rooted in over a decade of research conducted by the Remote Sensing Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. With a team comprised of professionals from prestigious institutions, McFly has developed a remote sensing inversion model that effectively monitors agricultural parameters such as crop growth, pests, and disease at both canopy and individual plant levels. This technology enables clients to access real-time information, facilitating informed decisions in plant protection and optimizing agricultural productivity.

Apollo Zhixing

Angel Round in 2019
Apollo is a developer of face recognition technology.

Jiqi Zhixin

Series A in 2019
Jiqi Zhixin is a technology media platform focusing on artificial intelligence, robots, and neurocognitive science. Since its inception, it has always insisted on providing professional, objective and serious high-quality academic and industrial content, outputting truly valuable information and knowledge to artificial intelligence practitioners and enthusiasts, and using the power of high-quality content to properly guide and even influence the artificial intelligence industry. development of. It is precisely because of this that the heart of the machine has been highly recognized by many domestic and foreign technical experts, senior executives of technology companies and artificial intelligence practitioners, and has rapidly developed into the most senior and active organization in the field of artificial intelligence information services in China. At present, the heart of the machine has a total of 500,000 high-quality users on each platform, WeChat end has an average daily PV of 50,000, and 60,000 daily active users. At the same time, the heart of the machine has deployed full-time technical analysts, industry analysts and advisors in key areas of global artificial intelligence, outputting original technical analysis articles and industrial analysis reports, and paying attention to the global artificial intelligence industry first-hand news reports. In September 2015, the heart of the machine gained millions of dollars in angel round investment. In February 2017, it received a Pre-A round of financing. The investors include Lenovo Star, today’s headlines, source code capital, X-Flight Industry Investment and Morningside Capital, etc. .

Automation Hero

Series A in 2019
Automation Hero goes beyond traditional RPA by natively integrating AI to form an enterprise-ready intelligent process automation platform. By intelligently automating repetitive and time-consuming tasks, Automation Hero improves information worker productivity and drives more successful, optimized business outcomes. Its powerful backend focuses on three key areas: augmenting employee decision making, eliminating repetitive and time-consuming tasks and automating common customer asks. The platform offers both unattended and attended automations. Its attended version is personified by Robin, a proactive, adaptive and interactive AI assistant to create an approachable integration between AI and humans. Automation Hero empowers organizations to modernize legacy systems without adding heavy IT resources through seamless integration.

Aqrose Technology

Series A in 2019
Beijing Aqrose Technology Co., Ltd. is a high-tech company specializing in the research and development of computer vision and robotic technology for industrial automation. Founded in 2017, the company is based in Beijing, China, and leverages artificial intelligence to enhance manufacturing processes. Aqrose Technology offers a range of products, including an artificial intelligence deep learning visual inspection platform known as AIDI, which addresses industrial challenges such as defect detection and classification. The company also provides intelligent robots, like AIPICK, equipped with 3D vision technology and AI-based defect inspection systems. With a founding team originating from the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory of Tsinghua University, Aqrose Technology is committed to advancing industrial automation through innovative machine vision and machine learning solutions, thereby empowering advanced manufacturing and smart logistics sectors in China.

Veo Robotics

Series A in 2019
Veo Robotics, Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializes in developing robotics systems that enhance manufacturing processes. The company focuses on creating industrial automation products that allow high-performance robots to work collaboratively and safely alongside human workers. By integrating advanced computer vision, 3D sensing, and artificial intelligence, Veo Robotics' products aim to create more flexible, productive, and efficient manufacturing workcells. Their proprietary algorithms and distributed sensing technologies enable clients to improve productivity while reducing operating costs in both manufacturing and logistics environments.

Veo Robotics

Series A in 2019
Veo Robotics, Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializes in developing robotics systems that enhance manufacturing processes. The company focuses on creating industrial automation products that allow high-performance robots to work collaboratively and safely alongside human workers. By integrating advanced computer vision, 3D sensing, and artificial intelligence, Veo Robotics' products aim to create more flexible, productive, and efficient manufacturing workcells. Their proprietary algorithms and distributed sensing technologies enable clients to improve productivity while reducing operating costs in both manufacturing and logistics environments.

RealAI

Angel Round in 2019
Developer of artificial intelligence technology designed to provide technological solutions for different industries. The company's technology includes features such as industrial vision inspection, predictive equipment maintenance, and equipment operation parameter optimization, enabling enterprises from various industries to improve overall control and efficiency of their operation.

Robot++

Series A in 2018
Robot++ designs and develops robots for industrial use. The company's products include boiler inspection robot, ship rust removal robot, chemical tank de scaling robot, climbing robot, computer room inspection robot, power inspection robot, and chemical station inspection robot. The company offers their services for different applications such as energy, chemical industry, ship rust removal robot, bridge tunnel, port, logistics, pipeline, and emergency. The company is based in Beijing, China.

SynSense

Seed Round in 2018
SynSense is a leading-edge neuromorphic computing company. It provides dedicated mixed-signal/fully digital neuromorphic processors which overcome the limitations of legacy von Neumann computers to provide an unprecedented combination of ultra-low power consumption and low-latency performance. SynSense is founded in March 2017 based on advances in neuromorphic computing hardware developed at the Institute of Neuroinformatics of the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich. aiCTX is developing “full-stack” custom neuromorphic processors for a variety of artificial-intelligence (AI) edge-computing applications that require ultra-low-power and ultra-low-latency features, including autonomous robots, always-on co-processors for mobile and embedded devices, wearable health-care systems, security, IoT applications, and computing at the network edge.

SynSense

Seed Round in 2018
SynSense is a leading-edge neuromorphic computing company. It provides dedicated mixed-signal/fully digital neuromorphic processors which overcome the limitations of legacy von Neumann computers to provide an unprecedented combination of ultra-low power consumption and low-latency performance. SynSense is founded in March 2017 based on advances in neuromorphic computing hardware developed at the Institute of Neuroinformatics of the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich. aiCTX is developing “full-stack” custom neuromorphic processors for a variety of artificial-intelligence (AI) edge-computing applications that require ultra-low-power and ultra-low-latency features, including autonomous robots, always-on co-processors for mobile and embedded devices, wearable health-care systems, security, IoT applications, and computing at the network edge.

SimpleMachines

Series A in 2018
SimpleMachines, Inc. is a semiconductor design and development company based in Madison, Wisconsin, established in 2016. It specializes in creating a Software-Defined Compute platform that addresses the evolving demands of artificial intelligence, virtual reality, machine learning, robotics, and big data. As traditional computing systems face limitations due to the end of Moore's Law and the increasing complexity of software, SimpleMachines offers a programmable platform that allows for real-time hardware optimization. This innovative approach contrasts with conventional single-purpose systems, which are costly, time-consuming to develop, and often become obsolete upon deployment. The company's platform enables software developers to enhance application performance by dynamically reconfiguring hardware, thus supporting a wide range of use cases and ensuring adaptability in rapidly changing technological environments.

Qingwei Intelligent Technology

Angel Round in 2018
Qingwei Intelligent Technology is a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) chip maker

Winsense

Angel Round in 2018
Provider of artificial intelligence technology solutions intended to serve brick and mortar storefront operators. The company utilizes big data and artificial intelligence technology to provide business insights to brick and mortar storefront operators such as banks, 4S stores, and retail stores. The company's solution aims to enable users to make data-driven intelligence business decisions, digitalize users' offline businesses and to reduce costs and increase business efficiency.

RiVAI

Angel Round in 2018
Developer of an artificial intelligence chip based on RISC-V(an open standard instruction set architecture based on established reduced instruction set computer principles) technology for IoT(Internet of Things) applications. The company's products can be used in a variety of IoT/AIoT application scenarios such as wearable devices, smart homes, smart security, agriculture, and consumer electronics, enabling clients to have low-power, high-performance core processor chips

XuanYu Tech

Series A in 2018
Shenzhen Xuanyu Technology Co., Ltd. is an artificial intelligence company based in Shenzhen, China.

Kebotix

Seed Round in 2018
Kebotix, Inc. is a company focused on revolutionizing the materials discovery and production process through the integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Kebotix has developed a platform that significantly reduces the research cycle for discovering new chemicals and materials from years to mere months. This platform combines advanced AI decision-making with robotic automation, facilitating the efficient creation of innovative materials that enhance public health and promote sustainability. In addition to its core offerings, Kebotix provides partners with access to its digital research and development solutions, enabling the advancement of green chemistry and the reduction of hazardous substances in production processes.

In-Driving

Seed Round in 2018
In-Driving is a AI & Robotics Start Up Based in Wuhan.

ZingFront

Series A in 2018
ZingFront Software has focused on next-gen intelligent software and provided Creative Bigdata + 3D + Animation SaaS solutions. Enable global business to create more . ZingFront has global offices in San Francisco, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shang Hai, Shenzhen, Wuhan, ... etc. Two key products are released: ✓ UNREALFRONT - NO.1 3D-Video creation software, http://www.zingfront.com/unrealfront/ ✓ SOCIALPETA - The largest ADs insight software, http://www.zingfront.com/socialpeta/

Subtle Medical

Seed Round in 2018
Subtle Medical, Inc., a healthcare technology company, develops medical imaging software for clinical imaging centers and hospitals. Its product includes SubtleMR, an artificial intelligence-based image processing software that reduces image noise and increases image sharpness for non-contrast enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It enables to reduce cost, imaging time, and radiation/contrast dose. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Menlo Park, California.

McFly

Seed Round in 2018
McFly, operating under Maifei Technology, specializes in AI and big data solutions aimed at enhancing crop protection services through variable application of pesticides. The company's innovative technology is rooted in over a decade of research conducted by the Remote Sensing Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. With a team comprised of professionals from prestigious institutions, McFly has developed a remote sensing inversion model that effectively monitors agricultural parameters such as crop growth, pests, and disease at both canopy and individual plant levels. This technology enables clients to access real-time information, facilitating informed decisions in plant protection and optimizing agricultural productivity.

Automation Hero

Seed Round in 2018
Automation Hero goes beyond traditional RPA by natively integrating AI to form an enterprise-ready intelligent process automation platform. By intelligently automating repetitive and time-consuming tasks, Automation Hero improves information worker productivity and drives more successful, optimized business outcomes. Its powerful backend focuses on three key areas: augmenting employee decision making, eliminating repetitive and time-consuming tasks and automating common customer asks. The platform offers both unattended and attended automations. Its attended version is personified by Robin, a proactive, adaptive and interactive AI assistant to create an approachable integration between AI and humans. Automation Hero empowers organizations to modernize legacy systems without adding heavy IT resources through seamless integration.

CiDi

Series A in 2018
Developer of autonomous vehicle technology focused on logistics and commercial utilization vehicles. The company specializes in sensor fusion, deep learning, planning and control algorithms, V2V/V2X networks, and energy harvesting; technologies central to intelligent driving and safe autonomous logistics, enabling autonomous solution for vehicle industrial users.

Atomwise

Series A in 2018
Atomwise, Inc. specializes in deep learning artificial intelligence technology aimed at small molecule drug discovery. The company leverages its proprietary AI platform, AtomNet, which contains over 16 billion molecules for virtual screening, to enhance the speed and accuracy of drug discovery processes. This technology employs a statistical approach to predict the binding of small molecules to proteins, aiding in drug hit discovery, binding affinity prediction, and toxicity detection. Atomwise collaborates on numerous projects each year with major pharmaceutical and agrochemical companies, as well as over 200 universities and hospitals across 40 countries. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, Atomwise was previously known as Chematria, Inc. before rebranding in 2015.

Lightelligence

Seed Round in 2018
Lightelligence builds optical chips that offer orders of magnitude improvement in terms of high speed, low latency, and low power consumption compared to traditional electronic architectures.

Lightelligence

Seed Round in 2018
Lightelligence builds optical chips that offer orders of magnitude improvement in terms of high speed, low latency, and low power consumption compared to traditional electronic architectures.

Engine Biosciences

Seed Round in 2018
Engine Biosciences Pte. Ltd. is a biotechnology company that specializes in drug discovery by leveraging machine learning and genomics. Founded in 2014 and based in Singapore, the company has developed a validated platform that integrates high-throughput wet lab experimentation with artificial intelligence algorithms. This unique approach enables the mapping and analysis of complex biological networks and gene interactions, facilitating the identification of disease-driving errors. The platform supports researchers and drug developers in various aspects of drug discovery, including target discovery, drug repositioning, and pathway analysis. Engine Biosciences collaborates with American Fortune 500 companies and research institutions, aiming to accelerate and reduce the costs associated with the research and development process for new medical therapies. The company’s leadership team includes experts from renowned institutions such as MIT, Harvard, Mayo Clinic, and UCSD.

Jiqi Zhixin

Series A in 2018
Jiqi Zhixin is a technology media platform focusing on artificial intelligence, robots, and neurocognitive science. Since its inception, it has always insisted on providing professional, objective and serious high-quality academic and industrial content, outputting truly valuable information and knowledge to artificial intelligence practitioners and enthusiasts, and using the power of high-quality content to properly guide and even influence the artificial intelligence industry. development of. It is precisely because of this that the heart of the machine has been highly recognized by many domestic and foreign technical experts, senior executives of technology companies and artificial intelligence practitioners, and has rapidly developed into the most senior and active organization in the field of artificial intelligence information services in China. At present, the heart of the machine has a total of 500,000 high-quality users on each platform, WeChat end has an average daily PV of 50,000, and 60,000 daily active users. At the same time, the heart of the machine has deployed full-time technical analysts, industry analysts and advisors in key areas of global artificial intelligence, outputting original technical analysis articles and industrial analysis reports, and paying attention to the global artificial intelligence industry first-hand news reports. In September 2015, the heart of the machine gained millions of dollars in angel round investment. In February 2017, it received a Pre-A round of financing. The investors include Lenovo Star, today’s headlines, source code capital, X-Flight Industry Investment and Morningside Capital, etc. .

Aqrose Technology

Series A in 2018
Beijing Aqrose Technology Co., Ltd. is a high-tech company specializing in the research and development of computer vision and robotic technology for industrial automation. Founded in 2017, the company is based in Beijing, China, and leverages artificial intelligence to enhance manufacturing processes. Aqrose Technology offers a range of products, including an artificial intelligence deep learning visual inspection platform known as AIDI, which addresses industrial challenges such as defect detection and classification. The company also provides intelligent robots, like AIPICK, equipped with 3D vision technology and AI-based defect inspection systems. With a founding team originating from the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory of Tsinghua University, Aqrose Technology is committed to advancing industrial automation through innovative machine vision and machine learning solutions, thereby empowering advanced manufacturing and smart logistics sectors in China.

SandStar

Seed Round in 2017
SandStar is an artificial intelligence company specializing in advanced computer vision technology for the retail sector. The company develops innovative solutions that enhance customer engagement through features such as grab-and-go convenience and autonomous checkout. By utilizing AI-driven big data analytics, SandStar provides retailers with tools that streamline operations and improve the shopping experience. Its product offerings include AI checkout machines, AI vending machines, and AI smart store solutions, catering to a global clientele. Based in Beijing, China, SandStar is dedicated to transforming the retail landscape by connecting consumers directly with retailers through cutting-edge technology.

GumpCome

Series B in 2017
GumpCome is a company that specializes in the research, manufacturing, and operation of smart vending machines, incorporating artificial intelligence innovations. The company focuses on the application of big data and the research and development of smart vending machine technologies. By utilizing advanced features such as cameras, multi-touch interfaces, and voice interaction, GumpCome enhances the interaction between humans and machines. Additionally, the GumpCome Mini Shop offers rich media properties, allowing for extensive advertising and retail capabilities. Their cloud-based management platform further supports intelligent retail solutions, enabling enterprises to obtain accurate product information and precise sales data. GumpCome has demonstrated strong profitability for its various partners.

AMP

Venture Round in 2017
AMP Robotics Corporation specializes in designing and manufacturing robotic systems for material recovery facilities and recycling operations, focusing on automating the identification, sorting, and processing of complex waste streams. The company's flagship product, AMP Cortex, utilizes advanced robotics and computer vision technology to efficiently pick and sort recyclable materials, significantly lowering sorting costs. Additionally, AMP Neuron, a software solution, captures and analyzes material data to identify features in a manner similar to human perception. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, AMP Robotics enhances recycling processes for various waste types, including municipal solid waste and e-waste. The modular design of its systems allows for easy integration into existing infrastructure, minimizing disruption and capital investment. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, AMP Robotics has formed strategic partnerships to further its mission of improving recycling rates and economic recovery of recyclables.

SandStar

Angel Round in 2017
SandStar is an artificial intelligence company specializing in advanced computer vision technology for the retail sector. The company develops innovative solutions that enhance customer engagement through features such as grab-and-go convenience and autonomous checkout. By utilizing AI-driven big data analytics, SandStar provides retailers with tools that streamline operations and improve the shopping experience. Its product offerings include AI checkout machines, AI vending machines, and AI smart store solutions, catering to a global clientele. Based in Beijing, China, SandStar is dedicated to transforming the retail landscape by connecting consumers directly with retailers through cutting-edge technology.

OpenSpace

Seed Round in 2017
OpenSpace offers photo documentation which is automatically pinned to plan location with AI. It specializes in computer vision and construction. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Subtle Medical

Seed Round in 2017
Subtle Medical, Inc., a healthcare technology company, develops medical imaging software for clinical imaging centers and hospitals. Its product includes SubtleMR, an artificial intelligence-based image processing software that reduces image noise and increases image sharpness for non-contrast enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It enables to reduce cost, imaging time, and radiation/contrast dose. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Menlo Park, California.

OpenSpace

Seed Round in 2017
OpenSpace offers photo documentation which is automatically pinned to plan location with AI. It specializes in computer vision and construction. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Ripcord

Series B in 2017
Ripcord, Inc., a robotic digitization company, develops automation software for robotic digitization. It offers Canopy, a solution that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to capture, enrich, and organize its customers’ important content; and enables enterprises to streamline their business processes. Ripcord, Inc. was formerly known as Ripcord Digital, Inc. and changed its name to Ripcord, Inc. in June 2017. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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