JD Chip Core Team
Category: AI Chips / Semiconductors
AI inference chip and hardware-software system startup spun out from JD.com's chip team, founded in May 2026 by core member Jeffrey Xu. JD Chip Core Team was founded in 2026. The company is led by Jeffrey Xu. Based in Shanghai, China. Total funding raised: $100M. Latest round: Angel.
- Founded
- 2026
- Headquarters
- Shanghai, China
- Total funding
- $100M
Value proposition
Developing AI inference chips and full-stack hardware-software systems to serve the rapidly growing inference market, leveraging deep domain expertise from JD.com's chip program.
Products and solutions
AI inference chips and integrated hardware-software systems for data center and edge inference workloads.
Unique value
AI inference chip platform built by core JD chip team members with proven expertise in large-scale AI deployment and domestic chip development.
Target customer
Data center operators, cloud service providers, and enterprises deploying AI inference workloads at scale.
Industries served
AI infrastructure, Cloud computing, Enterprise AI inference.
How they differentiate
Founded by core members of JD.com's in-house chip team with hands-on experience deploying AI chips at internet scale; focus on inference-specific architecture rather than general-purpose GPUs; deep understanding of real-world inference deployment requirements from JD's retail/cloud ecosystem.
Main competitors
Cambricon Technologies, Enflame Technology (燧原科技), Biren Technology (壁仞科技), other domestic AI inference chip startups.
Major milestones
Founded May 2026, Raised hundreds of millions RMB (over ¥100M) in angel funding immediately upon founding.
Market positioning
Early-stage AI inference chip startup in China's competitive domestic chip landscape, competing with both established players (e.g., Cambricon, Enflame, BirenTech) and other recent inference-focused startups, targeting the growing demand for domestic inference solutions.
Geographic focus
China domestic market for AI inference chips, competing in the context of US export restrictions and China's push for semiconductor self-sufficiency.
About Jeffrey Xu
Former core chip team member at JD.com (JD chip division / 上海伽脉科技). Specific prior roles before JD are not publicly confirmed.