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Tricorn
An Artificial Intelligence startup focused on developing a conversational platform that enables people to interact with various smart device
About Tricorn
Tricorn, operating under the name Trio.ai, is a Beijing-based artificial intelligence company established in 2016. The firm was co-founded by Chao QI, Dr. Zhuoran WANG, and Yuchi MA. QI and Dr. Wang brought significant technical expertise to the venture, having previously worked on major AI projects such as Microsoft XiaoIce and Baidu Duer. Dr. Wang is noted as a machine learning scientist specializing in spoken dialogue systems. Yuchi MA joined to lead marketing and business development, completing the founding team's complementary skill set. The company's name, "Trio," reflects this synergy.
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The company provides an AI platform focused on natural language processing (NLP) and semantic technology, designed to facilitate intelligent interaction between enterprises and consumers. Its core offering is a conversational platform that enables the development of custom chatbots for various applications, including customer engagement and helpdesk solutions. This platform allows for the creation of sophisticated chatbots that can manage tasks like domain registration and improve filtered internet searches through customizable language styles. Trio.ai serves a diverse client base that includes IoT firms, enterprises, and companies in the cyber entertainment sector. The business model centers on providing these AI-driven tools to help companies enhance their marketing, business development, and customer service operations. By leveraging more profound customer profiling, the platform aims to help brands achieve higher conversion rates.
Tricorn has achieved notable milestones, securing multiple rounds of funding. The company raised a total of $24.6 million over three rounds, with its Series B funding on May 16, 2018, amounting to $17.3 million. Key investors include prominent names like Legend Capital, SAIF Partners, and Microsoft Accelerator. In 2017, Tricorn was selected for both the Microsoft Accelerator and Tencent AI Accelerator programs and became a gold partner of Baidu's DuerOS. The company has served major market leaders such as Xiaomi, Tencent, and Sina. More recently, there are indications the company was acquired by Value Match on June 24, 2024.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Dongcheng District, China
- Employees
- 11
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 54.9/100
- Industry
- Enterprise Software
- Sector
- AI, Trading, API, Chatbot, Hard Tech, DT and LS
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence, Deep Tech, Machine Learning, Recognition Technology
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b
- Links
- Website
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | May 2018 | $17M | $68M | Undisclosed | — |
| Other✓Other financing | Jun 2017 | — | — | Undisclosed | — |
Financials
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Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Tricorn is 170 monthly website visits, down 82.8% over the last three months. Tricorn's team grew 0% over the past year.
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Investors
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Seed2 investors entered at this stage
- HAHongtai Aplus
Legend Capital
Series A1 investor entered at this stage
NetPosa Technologies
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