On May 21st, the large language model startup BianChi Intelligence announced the successful completion of its latest round of financing, with an amount reaching several hundred million yuan. This round was jointly invested by Hongtai Fund, Guozhong Capital, Qingchu Jin Xin, and Moutai Fund. Although BianChi Intelligence did not disclose the specific amount and valuation of this financing, the company stated that the capital injection will significantly enhance its technical and product barriers in large language models and accelerate the application of its products across various industries, particularly in the automotive sector.
BianChi Intelligence was co-founded in 2022 by Li Dahai, former CTO of Zhihu, and Professor Liu Zhiyuan from the Department of Computer Science at Tsinghua University. The company focuses on developing end-device AI models. In recent years, with the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, the company has made remarkable progress in automotive applications, demonstrating strong market potential.
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This financing round marks the third round of funding completed by BianChi Intelligence within the past year. As early as April 2024, the company successfully raised several hundred million yuan, with Chunhua Venture Capital as the lead investor, and Beijing Artificial Intelligence Industry Investment Fund also participated in the investment. Zhihu continued to support as a strategic shareholder. In December 2024, BianChi Intelligence received another several hundred million yuan in funding led by Loongson Ventures, Dinghui Baifu, and other institutions. These series of financings not only provide financial security for the company's technological R&D but also lay a solid foundation for its market expansion.
The founding team of BianChi Intelligence, with its deep technical background and industry experience, is committed to promoting the popularization and application of AI technology, especially innovation in areas such as automobiles and smart homes. With the completion of this financing round, BianChi Intelligence will further accelerate its deployment in the industry, striving to secure a more advantageous position in future competition.
Today, the success story of BianChi Intelligence provides new development ideas for AI startups, showcasing how to achieve rapid growth and drive industry transformation in the era where technology and capital combine.