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Embodied AI startup PHYMI raises nearly $100M in seed funding led by IDG Capital. The company will focus on core technology research and product development.

PRIVATESep 10, 2026about 2 hours ago

Amount Raised

$100 Million

Round Type

Seed

Artificial IntelligenceMachine Learning

Investors

Hesai TechnologyGlory VenturesFosun Rz CapitalDi DiYunqi CapitalIdg Capital

Description

PHYMI, an embodied AI startup founded by former DeepRoute.ai executive Liu Nianqiu, has raised nearly US$100 million in seed funding. IDG Capital led the round, with participation from Yunqi Capital, DiDi, Fosun RZ Capital, Glory Ventures and Hesai Technology. Founded earlier this year, PHYMI is developing Physical Agents designed to understand goals, move and manipulate objects, and complete tasks in open, dynamic environments. The company plans to use the funding for core technology research, real-world data infrastructure, product engineering and team expansion.

Company Information

Company

PHYMI

About

PHYMI is an embodied AI startup developing Physical Agents designed to understand goals, move and manipulate objects, and complete tasks in open, dynamic environments. Founded by former DeepRoute.ai executive Liu Nianqiu, the company focuses on core technology research and real-world data infrastructure.

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