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BAI capital

Venture capital

Beijing · Seed–Series B · 22 people tracked

Also known as BAI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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Investment thesis

China-focused VC spun out of Bertelsmann, giving founders rare access to its global media, education and services ecosystem while backing Chinese tech exporters and infrastructure/industrial upgrades.

Source: firm website, verified Oct 1, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series B
HQ
Beijing, CN
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2008
Last 12 months
3 investments
AUM
$3B
Tracked investments
13
Unicorns
1
Acquisitions
1

Team · 22 people

from curated & public directories
Annabelle Long· Founding and Managing Partner
Harry Cui· Investment Managerin
York Zhu· Investment Manager
Elizabeth Eng· Director
Jason Sneah· Director
Yu Long· Director
Lerou S.· Analyst
Lin C.· Associate
Lucy Yang Lulu· Investor

What they invest in

from 10 of 13 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×4Deep Tech ×4Hardware ×4Gaming ×3Consumer ×2Fintech ×2Mobility & Transportation ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1

HQs:China×3United States×2Mexico×1

Investments · 13 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 32025 · 12023 · 12022 · 22017 · 18 dated

CIX Technologycixtech.com✓ verified

CIX Tech designs semiconductor chips and processor solutions, with focus on ARM-based computing platforms for desktop and cloud applications.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSemiconductorsShanghai, CN

Co-investorsQiming Venture PartnersCornerstone CapitalNIO CapitalShunwei Capital

ClearMotionclearmotion.cominJun 2023

ClearMotion develops active suspension systems for automotive vehicles.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareMobility & TransportationChangshu, CN

Zack Anderson(Founder)inShak Avadhany(Founder)Zackary Anderson(Executive Officer, Director)Shakeel Avadhany(Executive Officer, Director)inChristian Steinmann(CEO)in

BoardKrishna Kolluri(Director)

Co-investorsATEL VenturesEileses CapitalM12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)New Enterprise Associates (NEA)NewView CapitalQualcomm Ventures+4 more

DreamWorldplaydreamworld.comin𝕏Seed

DreamWorld is a multiplayer 3D game platform that lets players build worlds using generative AI tools, targeting adults aged 13-40 who have outgrown earlier user-generated-content games.

ConsumerGamingSan Francisco, US

Garrison Bellack(Founder)inZachary Kaplan(Founder)inGrace Bellack(Technical Sourcer)Camille T.(EA)

Co-investorsGeneral CatalystImmeasurableY CombinatorGoodwater CapitalLYVC

Magicmagicdoasyouwill.comAug 2026 · $50M

Magic DAYW Inc. is developing a mobile game.

Gaming

Co-investorsCrystal Stream CapitalHongShan Capital GroupHyT CapitalIDG Capital

Magicmagic.exchangein𝕏

Magic Circle offers a compliant tokenization platform for security token offerings (STOs), including identity authentication, a digital assets marketplace, and programmable value management.

Crypto & Web3Fintech

Co-investorsProDigital Future FundHyT Capital

Mathmath.incAug 2026

Math Inc. develops AI systems for autoformalization, including Gauss, an agent that formalizes mathematical proofs, aimed at achieving verified superintelligence.

AI & Machine LearningDeep Tech

Jesse Han(Founder)in

Co-investorsChapter OneTorch CapitalHyT CapitalIDG Capital

Nexnex.inc𝕏Sep 2026 · $150M

Nex builds games and interactive experiences controlled by body motion, using devices people already own to make physical activity more playful and social.

GamingHardwareSports TechWellness & Fitness

David Lee(Founder)in

Co-investorsHongShan Capital GroupHyphen CapitalInnovation Global CapitalParticleBaillie GiffordHarris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment+2 more

Raven Techraventech.cominAcquired

Raven Tech develops artificial intelligence and data processing systems, with a focus on next-generation operating system technology.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareBeijing, CN

Cheng Lu(CEO)Rui XiYiming (Ben) Wu(Founder/Operating Director)Xinjie Ma(CMO)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorDCM VenturesMatrixMSA CapitalZhenFund

Seyondseyond.comin

Seyond develops image-grade LiDAR sensors and perception software for applications such as automotive, mobility, and traffic-intersection monitoring.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareIoTMobility & TransportationRoboticsSunnyvale, US

Bao Junwei(Chairman of the Board, Executive Director, Co-Founder, and Chief Executive Officer)inLi Yimin(Executive Director, Co-Founder, and Chief Technology Officer)in

Co-investorsCenturium CapitalCyberport Hong KongF-Prime CapitalNIO CapitalEight Roads VenturesJoy Capital+1 more

Storistoricard.comin𝕏Series B · Jul 2022 · $200M

Stori offers a mobile app with consumer financial products in Mexico, including a no-annual-fee credit card with up to 10% cashback, an interest-bearing debit account, and personal loans.

ConsumerFintechMexico City, MX

Bin Chen(Founder)inGY L(Founder)Guangyu (GY) L(Founder)inSherman He(Founder)inGY Liu(Founder)Gaurav Bhatnagar(Founder)

Co-investorsGeneral CatalystLightspeed Venture PartnersNotable CapitalSource Code CapitalVision Plus CapitalZMT Capital+4 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Babel FinanceKUNMeixin Global

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has BAI capital made?
BAI capital has 13 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 4 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does BAI capital invest at?
BAI capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
What sectors does BAI capital focus on?
BAI capital focuses on Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Media & Entertainment, Mobility & Transportation, Retail Tech, SaaS.
Where is BAI capital located?
BAI capital is headquartered in Beijing, CN.
Does BAI capital lead rounds?
BAI capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

Co-investors · 8

General Catalyst

General Catalyst is a venture capital firm operating as a partnership focused on company building and accelerating the growth of the businesses it backs.

Both backed · 2
$30M
Goodwater Capital

Goodwater Capital is a consumer technology investment firm backing entrepreneurs building products across financial services, retail, healthcare, education, housing, transportation, and ecommerce globally.

Both backed · 2
$5M – $50M
Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm that backs founders from Seed through Series F and beyond, emphasizing deep, immersive partnerships with the companies it invests in.

Both backed · 1
$1M – $5M
Notable Capital

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Both backed · 1
$5M – $50M
Source Code Capital

Source Code Capital is a Chinese venture capital firm whose team comes from investment management, product/technology, consulting, and media backgrounds.

Both backed · 1
Korea Investment Partners

Korea Investment Partners is a South Korea-based venture capital firm that invests across multiple stages from early-stage startups through growth and buyout transactions, including venture debt and mezzanine financing. The firm operates across venture capital, middle market, and growth equity investment categories.

Both backed · 1
Meixin Global
$3M – $10M
Dragonfly

Dragonfly is a crypto-focused investment firm comprising Dragonfly Ventures, Dragonfly Liquid, and Metastable, an early crypto hedge fund it acquired. It invests in and researches blockchain, tokens, and crypto companies.

$3M – $30M
IVC

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