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01.AI

ActiveChinese company · shown for reference, never ranked

Beijing company founded by Kai-Fu Lee, building the Yi models and enterprise AI solutions for customers in China and abroad.

Artificial intelligence›Foundation models01.ai
HQChina
Last roundFunding round · 2024

Chinese company · shown for reference, never ranked

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Funding history

DateRoundAmountTypeInvestors
2024Funding roundundisclosedEquityAlibaba Cloud

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