Baidu Ventures
Corporate VCBeijing · Pre-Seed–Growth
Investment thesis
Baidu Ventures backs early-stage companies working to expand the capabilities of artificial intelligence. It sees innovation as a way to dissolve the boundaries between the physical and digital worlds, envisioning a future where humanity and AI advance together. The firm concentrates on frontier AI areas including generative AI, embodied intelligence, autonomous driving, advanced computing, and life science. Since its founding it has managed multiple funds and invested in more than 200 companies globally, positioning many of its bets earlier than the A-round.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFrequently asked questions
- What stage does Baidu Ventures invest at?
- Baidu Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What is Baidu Ventures's typical check size?
- Baidu Ventures typically writes checks of $1.4M – $145M.
- What sectors does Baidu Ventures focus on?
- Baidu Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics, Semiconductors.
- Where is Baidu Ventures located?
- Baidu Ventures is headquartered in Beijing, CN.
- Does Baidu Ventures lead rounds?
- Baidu Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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