MiniMax
Seed Round in 2022
Founded in December 2021, MiniMax has been dedicated to the development of large-scale AI models from its inception. Its focus on cutting-edge research and practical applications has established it as a leader in the field.
In April 2023, MiniMax launched its API platform, enabling enterprises to access large language model capabilities. By June, it introduced Talkie, an AI-native character community application aimed at international markets. November 2023 saw the release of MiniMax’s speech large model, further expanding its multimodal capabilities.
In April 2024, MiniMax debuted the abab6.5 series, featuring a trillion-parameter MoE architecture, alongside the launch of the Hailuo AI App. September 2024 marked the release of Hailuo AI Video, empowering creators with AI-driven video tools. In November, MiniMax unveiled the abab7-preview model, pushing the boundaries of AI in text, mathematics, and multimedia processing.
Today, MiniMax’s models handle 3 billion daily interactions, process over 3 trillion tokens, generate 20 million images, and produce 70,000 hours of speech every day, demonstrating its profound impact on global AI innovation.
Pinlan Data
Series A in 2021
Pinlan Data is a company that leverages AI, IoT, and cloud technology to enhance data collection and operational processes for brands and retailers. It focuses on developing a sophisticated AI product identification platform that gathers comprehensive product data throughout the entire supply chain, from production and manufacturing to distribution and retail. The company specializes in AI-driven item identification and offers intelligent marketing management solutions tailored for various sectors, including consumer goods, retail, logistics, real estate, and manufacturing. Pinlan Data also provides services in supply chain warehousing, inventory audits, design drawing audit automation, and image recognition, facilitating digital upgrades and innovation for enterprises through its advanced technology offerings.
Xiaoice is a pioneering AI company specializing in developing chatbots with advanced natural language processing capabilities. Its flagship product is Xiaoice, a digital assistant designed as an empathic computing framework to engage users in longer conversations, setting it apart from typical bots that merely answer questions or follow commands.
StradVision
Series B in 2019
Founded in 2014, StradVision develops perception algorithms for advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous vehicles. Its core product, SVNet, enables external vehicle perception through various platforms to detect and recognize objects, while SVNet Internal monitors driver and passenger status for personalized vehicle settings. StradVision's Auto Labeling Tool automates object annotation for efficient data processing. With headquarters in San Jose, USA, and R&D centers globally, the company is renowned for its high-performing machine learning algorithms and extensive patent portfolio.
DEEP Informatics
Series A in 2018
DEEP Informatics is a smart AI medical treatment and imaging company.
DEEP Informatics
Series A in 2018
DEEP Informatics is a smart AI medical treatment and imaging company.
Kuandeng Technology
Series A in 2018
Kuandeng Technology is a developer of applications for autonomous driving, focusing on the intelligent crowdsourcing of maps. The company leverages advanced technologies such as deep learning, image recognition, 3D vision, robotics, and big data cloud services to enhance the reliability and safety of autonomous driving systems. By partnering with various car manufacturers, Kuandeng aims to productize its autonomous driving technology, improving user experience and driving safety through smart maps and location services. Founded by Liu Jun, a former vice president of Baidu, the company has successfully secured significant financing to support its innovative initiatives in the automotive industry.
SenseTime
Series B in 2017
Founded in 2014, SenseTime specializes in artificial intelligence technologies, focusing on computer vision and deep learning. It offers a range of AI solutions including face and body analysis, image recognition, video comprehension, SLAM and 3D Vision, robot sensing, autonomous driving, medical image analysis, and AI supercomputing platforms. Serving sectors such as smart city, mobile, entertainment, automobile, health, business, education, and advertising worldwide, SenseTime operates offices in major cities across Asia.
SenseTime
Series A in 2014
Founded in 2014, SenseTime specializes in artificial intelligence technologies, focusing on computer vision and deep learning. It offers a range of AI solutions including face and body analysis, image recognition, video comprehension, SLAM and 3D Vision, robot sensing, autonomous driving, medical image analysis, and AI supercomputing platforms. Serving sectors such as smart city, mobile, entertainment, automobile, health, business, education, and advertising worldwide, SenseTime operates offices in major cities across Asia.
Landscape Mobile
Seed Round in 2014
Landscape Mobile is a developer of mobile tools that harness the intuitive power of images and improve mobile productivity.
Co-Founder and CEO, Yue Zhuge was previously head of product for Yahoo Beijing's global R&D center and data architect at Yahoo US as well as principal group program manager at Microsoft. An expert in big data and data mining, she earned a MS and PhD from the computer science dept at Stanford. Landscape Mobile launched Ivy Gallery in November 2013, an app that aggregates online cloud photographs for Android and iOS.
Co-Founder, Tian Bai was founder and CEO of photo editing platform, FHCY and is a former program manager at Microsoft experienced in machine learning and large-scale web services. The company is based in San Francisco and Beijing.
Shipu Software Company is focused on the development of digital photogrammetry systems (VirtuoZo), three-dimensional visual geographic information systems (AGIS), and remote sensing image processing systems (ImageXuite RS). The company also carries out the implementation and system integration of related projects.
Shipu Software develops three (SGPS, RS, GIS) software products centered around photogrammetry. The international photogrammetry community has selected Shipu Software’s product, VirtuoZo, as one of the three most practical digital photogram metrical mapping systems.
Momenta is an autonomous driving startup based in Beijing that specializes in developing advanced software solutions for full autonomy in vehicles. The company leverages deep learning technologies for perception, high-definition semantic mapping, and data-driven path planning, providing multi-level autonomous driving solutions alongside big data products and services. Momenta's team includes leading experts in computer vision and deep learning, contributing to the company's innovative approach to autonomous driving. Their technology is designed to enhance driving efficiency and safety, aiming to improve the overall experience for users through artificial intelligence.