What is SenseTime?
Founded in 2014, SenseTime is a global leader dedicated to developing responsible artificial intelligence technologies aimed at enhancing economies, society, and humanity. The company's AI innovations are applied across diverse fields, including autonomous driving, augmented reality, facial recognition, and medical imaging, contributing to smart city and smart auto initiatives. SenseTime's extensive presence spans markets in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, The Philippines, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Taiwan, and Macau, positioning it as a key player in the global AI landscape.
How much funding has SenseTime raised?
SenseTime has raised a total of $929.3M across 5 funding rounds:
Series A
$10M
Other Financing Round
$120M
Series B
$60M
Series C
$600M
Unspecified
$139.3M
Series A (2015): $10M with participation from StarVC
Other Financing Round (2016): $120M led by Sailing Capital, IDG Capital Partners, CDH Investments, Dalian Wanda Group, and Star VC
Series B (2017): $60M supported by IDG Capital Partners, Sailing Capital, and CDH Investments
Series C (2018): $600M featuring Alibaba Group, Temasek, and Suning
Unspecified (2025): $139.3M, investors not publicly disclosed
Key Investors in SenseTime
Alibaba Group
Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Hangzhou, China, Alibaba.com is an e-commerce subsidiary of Alibaba Group and a platform for global wholesale trade.
Temasek
Founded in 1974, Temasek is a global investment company headquartered in Singapore. They are a generational investor, seeking to make a difference always with tomorrow in mind.
IDG Capital Partners
IDG Capital, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Beijing, China Boston, is an investment firm focused on developing companies through private equity, venture capital and mergers and acquisitions.
What's next for SenseTime?
The recent major strategic investment in SenseTime signals a new phase of growth and development for the company. This influx of capital is expected to fuel further innovation in its AI technologies, potentially expanding its reach into new markets and applications. As SenseTime continues to mature, its focus on responsible AI development will likely remain a cornerstone of its strategy, aiming to drive societal and economic progress through advanced technological solutions.
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