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An Artificial Intelligence startup focused on developing a conversational platform that enables people to interact with various smart device

Dongcheng District, ChinaFounded 2016AI
Valuation $0–100M Latest valuation · 2018
Revenue $1–10M Latest reported FY
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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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.

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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

5 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES BEquity / VC May 2018 $17M $68M Undisclosed
OtherOther financing Jun 2017 Undisclosed
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Financials

Revenue over time

Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.

YearRevenueGrowth
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
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Tricorn website traffic

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.

Latest monthly visits170 3-month web change-82.8% 1-year team growth0%
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Investors

3 investors on the cap table

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Global footprint

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Workforce by country
🇨🇳 China · Dongcheng District HQ
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Market sentiment

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