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§ Public · Beijing, China
Unisound is a technology company.
Unisound develops advanced artificial intelligence technologies, specializing in intelligent voice and speech recognition. The company's core offerings encompass a suite of AI services and speech processing capabilities, with a particular focus on integrating these into Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Their technical approach involves leveraging deep learning algorithms to power these sophisticated human-computer interaction systems.
The company was co-founded in Beijing, China, in 2012; Zhao Yiyang was a co-founder. The foundational insight stemmed from the transformative potential of intelligent voice and speech processing for the mobile internet era, driving the establishment of Unisound to bridge the gap between human language and machine understanding.
Unisound’s products serve diverse industries seeking to enhance their offerings with AI-driven voice interaction. The company's long-term vision is to enable seamless and intuitive intelligent interactions across a broad spectrum of devices and platforms, empowering a future where technology responds naturally to human voice commands and intentions.
Unisound has raised $226.0M across 4 funding rounds.
Unisound has raised $226.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Unisound has raised $226.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Unisound's investors include Qiming Venture Partners, China Electronics Health Fund, 360 Technology, Hanfor Capital, Qianhai Wutong Mergers and Acquisitions Funds.
Unisound has raised $226.0M across 4 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $60.0M Series D in April 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2021 | $60M Series D | — | Qiming Venture Partners | Announced |
| May 11, 2018 | $100M Series C | China Electronics Health Fund | 360 Technology, Hanfor Capital, Qianhai Wutong Mergers And Acquisitions Funds | Announced |
| Dec 1, 2014 | $50M Series B | — | Qiming Venture Partners | Announced |
| Sep 1, 2013 | $16M Series A | — | Qiming Venture Partners | Announced |
Unisound is a Beijing‑based Chinese AI company that builds speech‑recognition, natural‑language and AIoT solutions for sectors including smart home, automotive and healthcare; it is widely described as a unicorn founded in 2012 that combines voice‑AI software with edge AI chips and platform services[2][1].
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Quick framing tie‑back: Unisound is best understood as a Chinese voice‑AI and AIoT company that combines speech software, platform services and edge AI hardware to help device makers add intelligence — a positioning that matches current market demand for fast, private, embedded voice interfaces and industry‑specific AI deployments[2][1][4].
Sources: company and industry profiles reporting on Unisound’s history, products and funding[2][1][4][5].