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Artificial intelligence (ai)

Shenzhen, ChinaFounded 2011eCommerce & Marketplaces
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Leiphone.com

Leiphone.com, operated by Shenzhen Yingpeng Information Technology Co., Ltd., is a technology media and information services platform established in China. Founded in 2011 by Lin Jun, an experienced internet entrepreneur and early-stage investor, the company is headquartered in Shenzhen. Lin Jun previously founded the tech website Tianji.com and served as a vice president at Duowan.com, bringing a wealth of industry experience to his venture with Leiphone. His background has been instrumental in shaping the platform's focus on in-depth technology reporting.

The core business of Leiphone.com revolves around providing insightful and authoritative news, analysis, and information services with a stated focus on "intelligence and the future." The platform caters to a diverse audience that includes technology professionals, engineers, developers, entrepreneurs, and investors. It has established itself as a significant source of information for other media outlets within the technology sector. Leiphone.com monetizes through various channels, including advertising, event organization, and potentially other information-based services. The company's operations extend beyond digital content; it has been an active participant in the tech community by organizing events like the "Maker Marathon" technology competition and the "Global Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Conference (GAIR)," which it has hosted since 2016. These events serve to connect the academic, industrial, and investment communities, reinforcing the company's strategic position at the nexus of these three sectors.

The platform's content covers a wide array of technology verticals, including artificial intelligence, smart hardware, robotics, intelligent driving, FinTech, and IoT. Leiphone.com operates its main site and several specialized sub-sites, such as a portal dedicated to academic conferences and another for smart hardware enthusiasts. This structure allows for targeted content delivery to different segments of its audience. Through detailed reporting and industry events, Leiphone.com aims to provide comprehensive services that track and interpret key developments, serving the individuals and companies actively shaping the future of technology.

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At a glance

Founded
2011
Headquarters
Shenzhen, China
Sector
eCommerce & Marketplaces

Investors

7 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Seed1 investor entered at this stage

  • Xiaomi

Series A3 investors entered at this stage

  • Greenwoods Asset Management
  • ZhenFund
  • Gaorong Ventures

Series B and later3 investors entered at this stage

  • Cowin Capital
  • GF Xinde Investment
  • Allin Capital
Employees 1 total headcount
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Global footprint

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🇨🇳 China · Shenzhen HQ
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