What is SenseTime?
Founded in 2014, SenseTime is a leading global company dedicated to developing responsible AI technologies. Its innovative solutions are applied across diverse sectors, including autonomous driving, augmented reality, facial recognition, and medical imaging, driving advancements in smart city and smart auto initiatives. The company's extensive presence spans markets across 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
Undisclosed
$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, CDH Investments, and Sailing Capital
Series C (2018): $600M featuring Temasek, Suning, and Alibaba Group
Undisclosed (2025): $139.3M, investors not publicly disclosed
Key Investors in SenseTime
Temasek
Temasek is a global investment company headquartered in Singapore, known for its generational investment approach with a focus on long-term impact.
Alibaba Group
Alibaba Group is a multinational technology company specializing in e-commerce, retail, Internet, and technology. Its subsidiary, Alibaba.com, is a major platform for global wholesale trade.
IDG Capital Partners
IDG Capital Partners is an investment firm focused on developing companies through private equity and venture capital, with a strong presence in China and the US.
What's next for SenseTime?
The substantial enterprise-level funding SenseTime has garnered indicates a mature growth phase, likely enabling further scaling of its AI research and development, expansion into new markets, and the deepening of strategic partnerships. This strategic investment is poised to accelerate the company's mission to leverage AI for a better future, reinforcing its position as a leader in the responsible AI domain.
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