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StepFun has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round.
Key people at StepFun.
StepFun is an AI technology company that develops large language models and multimodal AI systems. These systems are designed to process and generate text, and they power virtual assistant platforms for tasks like information search, Q&A, and coding assistance.
StepFun is led by Co-Founder and CEO Daxin Jiang. Prior to StepFun, Jiang served as a Vice President at Microsoft, where he was the General Manager of the WebXT S+D (Web Experience, Search & Distribution) group.
StepFun offers a range of AI models and services, including the Step 3.5 flash and Step 3 large language models, Step TTS for text-to-speech, and the StepClaw deployment. Its Deep Research offering utilizes an end-to-end Multi-Agent architecture for generating insights.
StepFun is an AI technology company that develops large language models and multimodal AI systems. These systems are designed to process and generate text, and they power virtual assistant platforms for tasks like information search, Q&A, and coding assistance.
StepFun is led by Co-Founder and CEO Daxin Jiang. Prior to StepFun, Jiang served as a Vice President at Microsoft, where he was the General Manager of the WebXT S+D (Web Experience, Search & Distribution) group.
StepFun offers a range of AI models and services, including the Step 3.5 flash and Step 3 large language models, Step TTS for text-to-speech, and the StepClaw deployment. Its Deep Research offering utilizes an end-to-end Multi-Agent architecture for generating insights.
StepFun is an artificial intelligence company developing advanced large language and multimodal models. The company constructs comprehensive AI solutions, including their Step series of general models and specialized AI assistants like StepClaw and Step-R1-V-mini, which offers multimodal reasoning with high-precision visual perception and complex reasoning capabilities. Their technical approach emphasizes innovative Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) architectures, aiming for highly efficient and performant AI systems accessible via an API platform and agent studio.
The company was founded on April 6, 2023, by Dr. Jiang Daxin, a former chief scientist at Microsoft Asia Research Institute. Dr. Jiang’s vision stemmed from the insight that harnessing the "scaling law" for AI capabilities, combined with deep research into general large models, could significantly accelerate the path toward artificial general intelligence. This founding principle underscores a commitment to pushing the boundaries of AI development.
StepFun serves a broad user base, from developers utilizing their open-sourced multimodal models to individuals engaging with their suite of AI assistants. The company’s long-term vision is centered on achieving artificial general intelligence, aspiring to scale up possibilities for everyone by providing powerful, accessible, and versatile AI technologies that enhance human capabilities across various domains.
StepFun is an artificial intelligence company developing advanced large language and multimodal models. The company constructs comprehensive AI solutions, including their Step series of general models and specialized AI assistants like StepClaw and Step-R1-V-mini, which offers multimodal reasoning with high-precision visual perception and complex reasoning capabilities. Their technical approach emphasizes innovative Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) architectures, aiming for highly efficient and performant AI systems accessible via an API platform and agent studio.
The company was founded on April 6, 2023, by Dr. Jiang Daxin, a former chief scientist at Microsoft Asia Research Institute. Dr. Jiang’s vision stemmed from the insight that harnessing the "scaling law" for AI capabilities, combined with deep research into general large models, could significantly accelerate the path toward artificial general intelligence. This founding principle underscores a commitment to pushing the boundaries of AI development.
StepFun serves a broad user base, from developers utilizing their open-sourced multimodal models to individuals engaging with their suite of AI assistants. The company’s long-term vision is centered on achieving artificial general intelligence, aspiring to scale up possibilities for everyone by providing powerful, accessible, and versatile AI technologies that enhance human capabilities across various domains.
StepFun has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $3.0M StepStar - Series B in December 2024.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2024 | $3M Series B | — | Qiming Venture Partners, Y Combinator | Announced |
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