StepFun Secures $717M to Advance Generative AI
Analysis
StepFun, a Chinese Generative AI startup, is making waves with a substantial Series B+ funding round! Their partnerships with automotive and smartphone giants like Geely, Oppo, and Honor signal ambitious plans and exciting potential in the Generative AI space.
Key Takeaways
- •StepFun, a Chinese Generative AI startup, secured approximately $717 million in Series B+ funding.
- •The company has established partnerships with major players in the automotive and smartphone industries.
- •This funding will likely fuel further development of their LLMs and related technologies.
Reference / Citation
View Original"StepFun, a Chinese AI startup that develops LLMs and has partnered with automaker Geely and smartphone brands like Oppo and Honor, raised a ~$717M Series B+ (Eudora Wang/DealStreetAsia)"
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TechmemeJan 26, 2026 22:55
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