Aiyi Homer

About Aiyi Homer

Aiyi Homer (Chongqing Aiyi Homer Education Technology Co., Ltd.) is an educational technology company specializing in art education. Originally founded by He Yukai in 2003 as the "Homer" art studio, the company was officially established in 2009 and underwent a shareholding reform in 2016. The company is headquartered in Chongqing University Town, near the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute.

The business focuses on three core areas: art examination training, academic education, and online education. It has developed a comprehensive art education system for students aged 3-18, encompassing interest cultivation, one-on-one art instruction, and preparation for art school entrance exams. Aiyi Homer operates through a multi-brand strategy, including "Homer Education," "Ideal Education," "Chongqing Art Exam," and the "Aiyi Online" platform. The "Aiyi Online" platform utilizes AI and data-driven educational technologies to provide a smart learning service, complementing its offline offerings. The company's business model combines in-person teaching, educational books, and an online school to deliver a well-rounded art curriculum. Revenue is generated through these various educational services, including tutoring, exam preparation, and online course access.

The company has expanded significantly, establishing teaching branches and art high schools across numerous provinces in China, including Sichuan, Beijing, Zhejiang, and Yunnan. It employs nearly 1,000 staff members and serves over 30,000 students annually in its offline classrooms, with millions more accessing resources through its online platform. Aiyi Homer has successfully secured significant capital, including a nearly 100 million RMB Series A in 2016 and a Series B round for several hundred million RMB in 2018.