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.

Ke Zhang

Head of Europe Office

Past deals in Beijing

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.

Enze Kangtai

Series A in 2022
Echo Biotech is a biotech firm mainly engaged in the R&D and production of exosome molecular diagnostic products and exosome research.

Beijing Gene+ Technology

Series C in 2021
Beijing Gene+, also known as Beijing Gene Plus, provides gene testing services for cancer prevention, early detection, as well as providing data for the implementation of precision medicine. The company claims to operate in around 100 hospitals and have served thousands of cancer patients in China.

Changyang Tech

Series E in 2021
Changyang Technology is an industrial IoT security solution provider, launching 7 product lines including security protection, monitoring and auditing, vulnerability scanning and mining, security testing tools, industrial terminal security, security situational awareness and industrial big data. Committed to providing customers with comprehensive industrial IoT security solutions.

iReadyIT

Series B in 2020
iReadyIT (Beijing) Co., Ltd. operates an Internet platform based on big data. The company offers big data products and services to enterprises and organizations in China. The company offers a platform that includes the Internet of Things technology, big data technology, equipment simulation model, and Function as a Service (FaaS) algorithm model and multi-tenant technology. The company also provides environmental brain solutions, industrial brain solutions, and green city brain solution. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Beijing, China with a branch office in Shanghai, China.

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.

AIRLOOK

Series B in 2019
Airlook Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. offers aviation data collection services. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Beijing, China.

Bochuangliandong

Series B in 2019
Beijing Bochuangliandong Technology Co., Ltd. develops and manufactures intelligent control and monitoring platform. Its platform comprises smart monitoring hardware, GPS terminals, and electronic control systems; and software, including vehicle management solutions, agricultural information management, and vehicle financial risk control solutions. Beijing Bochuangliandong Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in 2015 and is based in Beijing, China.

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.

iReadyIT

Series A in 2019
iReadyIT (Beijing) Co., Ltd. operates an Internet platform based on big data. The company offers big data products and services to enterprises and organizations in China. The company offers a platform that includes the Internet of Things technology, big data technology, equipment simulation model, and Function as a Service (FaaS) algorithm model and multi-tenant technology. The company also provides environmental brain solutions, industrial brain solutions, and green city brain solution. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Beijing, China with a branch office in Shanghai, China.

Data Pipeline

Series A in 2019
Data Pipeline develops a streaming data integration service platform. The company is based in Beijing, China.

Mcfly

Series A in 2019
Maifei Technology is an AI big data company with international technology background, Internet genes, and variable application of pesticides in the field of plant protection services. The core technology originated from the scientific research and accumulation of scientific research and innovation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Remote Sensing Institute for more than ten years. The company's founding members are from well-known teams at home and abroad such as the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

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. .

Proud Kids

Seed Round in 2019
Proud Kids is affiliated to Beijing Radish Green Vegetable Education Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Proud Kids). It is an international genetic online online children's education brand. It creates high-quality online fixed foreign teacher small classes for children aged 5-12, and is the first to teach Chinese and foreign teachers online. The model is dedicated to creating the best learning outcomes, interactive experiences and learning services for children with different English-based skills. Proud Kids was founded by Chris Leeson, an English education product expert who has lived overseas and is now returning to China for English language education, and Internet product expert Proud Bai.

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.

Serica Integrated Circuits Technologies

Series A in 2019
Serica Integrated Circuits Technologies is a digital information encryption and decryption chip manufacturer.

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.

Light Theto

Series B in 2019
Light theto Beijing Science and Technology Development Co manufacture and application of, for customers to provide complete diffraction optical solutions. Company has the international first-class R & D team and mature production technology, developed with independent intellectual property rights of the world's leading diffractive optical design software; and pioneering the use of the most advanced nanometer manufacturing process, and a stable and efficient mass production copying process, batch production a leading international of diffractive optical elements.

Yixiu Siwei

Seed Round in 2018
Yixiu Siwei an online mathematical thinking training platform for kids.

Yunding Technology

Series D in 2018
Yunding Network Technology is a developer of smart home security systems, specializing in smart locks in the smart apartment segment under its brands Loock and Yunding.

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.

VCBeat

Series A in 2018
VCBeat develops an online platform, which provides online news. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Chongqing, China.

AIRLOOK

Series B in 2018
Airlook Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. offers aviation data collection services. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Beijing, China.

Changyang Tech

Series A in 2018
Changyang Technology is an industrial IoT security solution provider, launching 7 product lines including security protection, monitoring and auditing, vulnerability scanning and mining, security testing tools, industrial terminal security, security situational awareness and industrial big data. Committed to providing customers with comprehensive industrial IoT security solutions.

Jianyibao

Series A in 2018
Beijing JianYiBao Technology Co., Ltd. operates a drug safety service platform that facilitates connections between pharmacies, commercial insurance companies, and pharmaceutical firms. This platform enables users to choose insurance plans that meet their specific needs. In addition to its core services, the company also develops a mobile application to enhance user experience. Founded in 2017 and based in Beijing, China, JianYiBao aims to improve drug safety and insurance accessibility within the healthcare sector.

Qingwei Intelligent Technology

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

Qinglianyun

Series A in 2018
Qinglianyun is a Smart Hardware company.

Genedock

Series B in 2018
Founded in September 2014, GeneDock is a national high-tech enterprise dedicated to the development of precision medical data technology. It has the industry-leading experience in building medical data platforms, providing medical, scientific research institutions and enterprises with a comprehensive platform for building data platforms. Pratt & Whitney's precision medical applications use data technology to drive innovation in the health care sector. At present, it has provided group data platform services for dozens of domestic top three hospitals, top industry institutions and enterprises including Southwest Hospital, Xinhua Hospital and Huada Science and Technology; core members are from well-known enterprises such as Alibaba and Huada Gene; Jingwei China, Puhua Capital, Shell Society, Lenovo Star and other well-known investment institutions invest.

Yunding Technology

Series C in 2018
Yunding Network Technology is a developer of smart home security systems, specializing in smart locks in the smart apartment segment under its brands Loock and Yunding.

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/

Mcfly

Seed Round in 2018
Maifei Technology is an AI big data company with international technology background, Internet genes, and variable application of pesticides in the field of plant protection services. The core technology originated from the scientific research and accumulation of scientific research and innovation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Remote Sensing Institute for more than ten years. The company's founding members are from well-known teams at home and abroad such as the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

Jianwei Data

Seed Round in 2018
Financial information service provider based in Beijing.

Sensoro

Series C in 2018
Sensoro Co., Ltd. specializes in the manufacturing of chips, sensors, and communication modules that facilitate the collection and transmission of data through proximity and wireless sensor networks, catering to various Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company’s product lineup includes the Alpha Base Station, Alpha Gateway, and Alpha Node-4AA, which provide comprehensive signal coverage and centralized management for IoT networks. Additionally, Sensoro offers innovative devices such as Yunzi, a multi-sensory device for real-world interactions, and Sensoro Beacon, a wireless intelligent sensor. Their advanced technology enables businesses to enhance operational efficiency and improve comfort and security in various environments, including smart city projects across the United Kingdom, Europe, Malaysia, and China. Founded in 2013, Sensoro is headquartered in Beijing, with additional offices in Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Seattle.

Bochuangliandong

Series B in 2018
Beijing Bochuangliandong Technology Co., Ltd. develops and manufactures intelligent control and monitoring platform. Its platform comprises smart monitoring hardware, GPS terminals, and electronic control systems; and software, including vehicle management solutions, agricultural information management, and vehicle financial risk control solutions. Beijing Bochuangliandong Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in 2015 and is based in Beijing, China.

Rimag

Series B in 2018
Rimag provides medical imaging service. The company engages in medical imaging center operation, relevant cloud technology development, and talent training. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Shenzhen, China.

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.

Tikin Media

Angel Round in 2017
Tikin Media is a forward-looking advertising company that innovates building elevator media. The shareholders are composed of the world's top 500 and well-known media groups. They were successively invested by Baidu Venture Capital, Sequoia China and IDG within one year. Since its inception, the company has positioned itself to be a “high-end commercial building effect media operator”. The company's self-developed and possessed intellectual property elevator projection equipment is a new media form that subverts existing planar communication media, realizes mobile interconnection, and has programmatic ordering and big data analysis functions.

Light Theto

Series A in 2017
Light theto Beijing Science and Technology Development Co manufacture and application of, for customers to provide complete diffraction optical solutions. Company has the international first-class R & D team and mature production technology, developed with independent intellectual property rights of the world's leading diffractive optical design software; and pioneering the use of the most advanced nanometer manufacturing process, and a stable and efficient mass production copying process, batch production a leading international of diffractive optical elements.

Asking Data

Series A in 2017
Beijing Asking Data Technology Co., Ltd. is a private company engaged in the field of big data analysis and forecasting technology. The firm is based in Beijing, China.

Knowbox

Series B in 2017
Established in 2014, Knowbox targets the K12 education field with two mobile apps currently helping students get the most from doing homework by providing personalized exercises. Teachers can use the mobile apps to better manage student homework by avoiding repetitive labor and securing more time to help each student's unique challenges. The company claims the two mobile apps currently have nearly one million daily active users, and plans to use the proceeds on building its own homework database.

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.

AIRLOOK

Series A in 2017
Airlook Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. offers aviation data collection services. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Beijing, China.

Yunding Technology

Series C in 2017
Yunding Network Technology is a developer of smart home security systems, specializing in smart locks in the smart apartment segment under its brands Loock and Yunding.

Falcon Computing

Series B in 2017
Falcon Computing enables data scientists and software developers working in Genomics, Machine Learning, Finance, and Computer Vision to simplify their path to heterogeneous accelerated computing. With a simple push-button C/C++ to a highly-optimized FPGA implementation for both public and private clouds, users can achieve performance, energy-efficiency, and productivity gains. Falcon Computing was founded in 2014 by Dr. Jason Cong, serial entrepreneur and Director of the Center for Domain-Specific Computing (CDSC) at UCLA. It is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA with offices in Los Angeles and Beijing.