01.AI, founded by AI pioneer Kai-fu Lee, is both an AI company and investor in AI ventures, representing the cutting edge of China's AI startup ecosystem building LLMs and investing.
01.AI combines deep sector expertise with hands-on operational support, helping founders navigate scaling complexities. The firm's team brings decades of experience across technology and finance.
Based in Beijing, China, 01.AI is embedded in the local ecosystem, providing portfolio companies with talent, customers, and co-investors that accelerate growth.
Beijing, China
"Kai-fu Lee's AI venture — building and investing in AI from Beijing's cutting edge."
Apply to the Apex Startup Discovery Program
Aligned with 01.AI's investment focus. Precondition: You must be an Apex Participant to submit. Registration is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads. This project is part of Apex Master Expos.
Apex Ecosystem with Golden Ads
"Who I Am · What I Want"
Complimentary for Apex Participants. Become an Apex Participant at myapex.me — registration is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads. Part of Apex Master Expos.
Apex is a living ecosystem — one of its kind. A decentralized, member-owned global business platform across 80+ countries where preferred venture partners such as 01.AI can explore early-stage innovation quietly and selectively, while founders showcase on their MySite and gain clarity on what long-term investors truly seek. No middleman. By members, for members.