Shanghai‑based AI firm Jiejie Xingchen has closed a Series B+ financing round exceeding 5 billion RMB (≈US$700 million). The massive injection positions the company as the largest single‑round fundraiser in China’s large‑model sector, highlighting strong investor confidence in its multimodal technology and commercial growth potential.
Funding Details
The round surpassed previous domestic funding ceilings for AI model companies, establishing a new benchmark for large‑model startups in China.
Lead Investors and Existing Shareholders
- Industrial investors including Shanghai Guotou Leading Fund, China Life Equity, Pudong Venture Capital, Xuhui Capital, Wuxi Liangxi Fund, Xiamen ITG, and Huaqin Technology.
- Existing shareholders such as Tencent, Qiming and Wuyuan increased their stakes.
- Yin Qi, former chairman of Qianli Technology, was appointed chairman of Jiejie Xingchen, guiding the firm through the competitive large‑model landscape.
Company Background and Model Portfolio
Founded in Shanghai in 2023, Jiejie Xingchen has released more than 30 large multimodal models, earning a reputation as a leader in text, image, audio, and emerging sensory integration.
Market Context and Significance
Despite a recent slowdown in large‑model investments across China, the 5 billion RMB infusion demonstrates continued appetite for firms that combine deep technical expertise with clear commercialization pathways. The financing underscores a shift toward concentrating capital on top-tier developers capable of delivering native multimodal solutions.
Strategic Use of New Capital
Infrastructure Expansion
The funds will accelerate the build‑out of compute resources required to train and fine‑tune ever‑larger multimodal models, addressing the high‑cost nature of advanced AI development.
Edge Integration Opportunities
Investors with hardware and telecommunications backgrounds, such as Huaqin Technology and Xuhui Capital, enable tighter integration of Jiejie Xingchen’s models into edge devices, helping to overcome energy consumption and memory constraints.
Leadership and Commercial Push
Under Yin Qi’s leadership, the company is expected to pursue aggressive market penetration, leveraging his experience in scaling AI products from research to enterprise deployment across sectors like mobile, automotive infotainment, and enterprise services.
