Xiao-I Corporation
Category: Natural Language Processing
Xiao-I Corporation develops cognitive AI solutions, including intelligent dialogue systems, AI-powered customer service, and AI glasses, focused on industrial digitization and intelligent upgrading. Xiao-I Corporation was founded in 2001. The company is led by Yuan Hui. Based in Shanghai, China. Team size: 162. Total funding raised: $38.76 million. Latest round: 2023 Nasdaq IPO (AIXI). Key investors include Prime Number Capital, Guotai Junan International, SBI Capital, AC Sunshine Securities LLC.
- Founded
- 2001
- Headquarters
- Shanghai, China
- Team size
- 162
- Total funding
- $38.76 million
Value proposition
Enables industrial transformation through proprietary AI technologies for digitization, efficiency, and customer engagement
Products and solutions
Intelligent dialogue robots, Smart voice customer service solutions, AI-powered glasses for accessibility, Cognitive AI cloud services, Hua Zang large language model (LLM) as a Service (MaaS), Industry-specific robotics solutions
Unique value
Proprietary cognitive AI technologies, including the Hua Zang LLM and affective computing frameworks with ISO/IEC standardization contributions
Target customer
Automotive, financial services, healthcare, smart cities, and enterprise sectors
Industries served
Automotive (Sino-European joint ventures), Financial services, Healthcare, Smart cities, Consumer electronics, Manufacturing
Technology advantage
Specializes in natural language processing, voice/image recognition, and AI-driven emotional analytics with ISO/IEC-standardized affective computing
How they differentiate
Xiao-I differentiates through patented cognitive AI technology, enterprise-focused solutions (e.g., automotive AI services), and early-mover advantage in Chinese AI chatbots. Their Hua Zang LLM ecosystem emphasizes vertical industry integration.
Main competitors
Sensetime, Baidu (Baidu Brain), iFLYTEK
Key partnerships
Sino-European automotive joint ventures (dialogue systems), TF International (AI-powered financial services), Central government procurement initiatives (AI glasses distribution)
Notable customers
Major Chinese automotive joint venture, AIA China (insurance), Leading multinational life insurer
Major milestones
2001: Company founded, 2023: Nasdaq IPO (AIXI), 2023: Launch of Hua Zang universal LLM, 2024: 18.8% revenue growth and profitability on run-rate basis, 2025: AI glasses commercial launch with 10,000+ units projected sales
Growth metrics
2024 revenue: $70.31 million, up 18.8% year-over-year. Gross profit: $48.05 million, up 21.9%. Net loss narrowed by 46.1% to $14.55 million.
Market positioning
Established leader in China's enterprise AI market, particularly automotive and customer service sectors. Positions itself as a bridge between AI innovation and commercial scalability.
Geographic focus
Primarily China with expanding U.S. focus via AI glasses and automotive partnerships. Key contracts in Chinese automotive manufacturing and financial services sectors.
Patents and IP
Contributor to ISO/IEC JTC1/SC35 WD30150 (affective computing standard); holds patents in AI-driven customer engagement and dialogue systems
About Yuan Hui
Yuan Hui has been the CEO and Chairman of the board of directors of Xiao-I Corporation since March 2018. He has been the CEO and Chairman of Shanghai Xiao-i since 2009. Prior to that, Mr. Yuan served as the executive director of Incesoft from 2001 to 2012. Recognized as a pioneer in AI, he has spoken at World Economic Forum/Davos Forum and Boao Forum for Asia.
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Official website: https://ir.xiaoi.com/