Baidu
Baidu is China’s leading internet search engine and AI technology company, powering digital life for over a billion users
AI, Robotics & Automation
Vision
Founded in 2000, Baidu transformed how people in China access information, becoming the country's dominant search engine and a household name. Beyond search, Baidu has pioneered major advances in artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, and cloud computing, positioning itself at the forefront of China’s tech innovation. The platform not only connects users to web content, news, maps, and multimedia, but also powers popular services like voice assistants and smart devices. With strong regulatory credentials and a massive user base, Baidu remains central to China’s digital economy and the everyday lives of its citizens. As the company invests further in AI and next-generation tech, it continues to shape the future of information and intelligent services in China.
Sub-Industries
Search Engine Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Deep Learning Frameworks
AI Applications
Internet Services
Testimonial
Draper Associates Launches Fund 8
Our $300 million early-stage flagship fund, backing the founders of the future.
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Draper Associates is happy to announce the launch of DA8 after spinning out from DFJ 12 years ago. This is Tim Draper's 41st year in the venture capital business, and 12th year since we relaunched the Draper Associates brand with outside investors.
Our strategy remains consistent. We back exceptional, iconoclastic founders early, ones using excellent, deep technology to go after industries that haven't been disrupted in 20+ years.
With our strategy, we hope to help entrepreneurs advance humanity and make massive anthropological leaps forward.
In addition to providing first investments in Tesla, SpaceX, Hotmail, Skype, and Baidu, the team's recent early-stage investment successes include Bitcoin, Robinhood, Iceye, Oklo, Coinbase, Xanadu, Polymarket, and Colossal.
Tim Draper, Andy Tang, and our whole investment team welcome our new limited partners and founders as they join the exciting Draper journey!
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