Naive AI

Naive AI

AIAI OptimizationB2B📍 Beijing, China

Naive AI is a Beijing-based startup focused on improving existing open-weight AI models rather than building new ones from scratch. They utilize techniques like mid-training and reinforcement learning to enhance performance. The company has raised $400 million across three funding rounds, achieving a valuation of $1.42 billion.

Total raised
Undisclosed
tracked to date
Latest round
$400 million
Sep 18, 2026
Known investors
4
led by Tencent
Press coverage
4
outlets tracked

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Funding history

  1. 1
    $400 millionSep 18, 2026

    Led by Tencent

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Founder

Dai Jifeng
Dai Jifeng
associate professor

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