Top 100 Guangdong Startups to Watch in 2026

Guangdong's startup scene is defined by its strength in hardware and advanced manufacturing. Companies in robotics, smart home devices, and electronics are attracting major investments.

Newcomers like robotics firm X Square, founded in 2023, highlight the region's investment appeal with CN¥1.1 billion in funding. More established companies such as smart projector maker JMGO also command large sums, having raised $378.6 million.

Below is our list of 100 Guangdong startups worth keeping an eye on.

Failory's Top 10 Picks

1. Aiper

Swimming

Aiper develops a range of cordless robotic cleaners designed to keep swimming pools pristine. Their products are engineered for user-friendly, automated maintenance, removing the manual labor from pool care.

2. SwitchBot

Hardware Home Improvement Smart Home

SwitchBot creates a range of smart home devices designed to automate and upgrade existing household appliances. Their signature product is a small robot that mechanically presses buttons and switches, making almost any device smart without complex installation.

3. LEGO

Consulting E-Commerce

LEGO delivers end-to-end e-commerce solutions, covering everything from technology and consulting to digital services and training. They specialize in helping businesses establish and grow their online operations within the new retail environment.

4. X Square

AI RPA Robotics

X Square builds a universal AI system designed to function as a brain and cerebellum for robots. This foundational model gives machines end-to-end capabilities, from perceiving their environment to executing complex actions.

5. Neptune Robotics

Manufacturing Marine Technology Robotics

Neptune Robotics offers robotic hull cleaning and inspection services to maritime operators. Their autonomous systems help manage biofouling, which improves a vessel's fuel efficiency and overall performance.

6. Aqara

Home Services IoT Smart Home Software

Aqara builds a wide array of hardware and software solutions for creating a customized smart home experience. Their product line includes sensors, cameras, and controllers designed to be user-friendly and compatible with major home automation ecosystems.

7. XAG

Aerospace Agriculture Drones Farming Innovation Management Manufacturing

XAG develops a range of agricultural drones, robots, and autonomous systems for smart farming. Their technology is used for precision tasks like crop spraying, seeding, and field monitoring to improve agricultural productivity.

8. JMGO

Digital Entertainment Electronics Hardware Manufacturing Project Management

JMGO builds smart projectors and laser TVs that transform home spaces into personal cinemas. Their devices integrate high-performance optics with intelligent operating systems for a premium viewing experience.

9. HAI ROBOTICS

Industrial Automation Logistics Robotics Supply Chain Management Warehouse Automation Warehousing

HAI ROBOTICS creates autonomous case-handling robotic (ACR) systems that bring automation to warehouses and factories. Their technology uses AI algorithms to help clients increase storage density and make their supply chain operations more efficient.

10. Vilego

Electric Vehicle Transportation Travel

Velotric creates a line of stylish electric bikes designed for everyday riders. They emphasize a combination of rider comfort, long battery range, and certified safety standards in their products.

90 Additional Guangdong Startups Worth Following

Our top 10 picks offer a small glimpse into Guangdong's bustling startup scene. All across the province, founders are building new companies and finding the funds to grow.

Many are focused on areas like AI, hardware, and mobility, and they've collectively raised billions. Below is a look at the other 90 companies helping to define the region's future.

Startup	Industry	Year Founded	Amount Raised	Last Funding Round
DJI	Mobility	2006	$107.8M	Secondary Market
ENGINEAI	Analytics	2023	CN¥1.3B	Series A
OnePlus	Manufacturing	2013	—	—
Haivivi	Retail	2021	CN¥200M	Series A
AUKEY	Hardware	2005	$1.3M	Venture Round
HeyTea	Food	2012	$595.1M	Series D
Hohem	Media	2014	CN¥100M	Series B
Elegoo	Hardware	2015	£2.5M	Equity Crowdfunding
Ambilight	Manufacturing	2017	$20M	Series C
Timekettle	AI	2016	CN¥10M	Series A
Orbbec	AI	2013	$200M	Series D
ZongTeng Group	Other	2009	CN¥700M	Series B
Game Science	Gaming	2014	CN¥3M	Angel
GAC Aion New Energy Automobile	Mobility	2017	CN¥18.3B	Series A
DENZA	Mobility	2010	CN¥350M	Corporate Round
RealMe	Retail	2018	—	—
Billboard	Media	2016	CN¥3M	Angel
BMW	AI	1999	—	Venture Round
xTool	Retail	2013	$4.3M	Product Crowdfunding
Deeproute	AI	2019	$450M	Series C
PuduTech	AI	2016	$185.1M	Series C
Tianqing Sky	Manufacturing	2016	CN¥100M	Series A
Angitia Biopharmaceuticals	Biotech	2018	$276M	Series C
Jianke	Healthcare	2006	$281M	Series C
AIMIRA Innovation Technology	AI	2021	CN¥100M	Seed
REDPINE	Healthcare	2015	$15.2M	Series D
Urban Revivo	Retail	2006	CN¥13M	Series A
Seasun Games	Gaming	1995	$142M	Corporate Round
TUNGEE	AI	2016	$236.3M	Series B
Vibrant	AI	2019	CN¥100M	Series A
Hexin Finance and Taxation	Fintech	2020	CN¥200M	Series A
OUKITEL	Hardware	2007	$167.6k	Product Crowdfunding
VIPThink	Media	2016	$215M	Series C
Yifake	Cloud	2011	CN¥63M	Series C
HeyGears	Manufacturing	2015	$106.9M	Series B
GOWIN Semiconductor	Hardware	2013	CN¥880M	Series B
RootCloud	Cloud	2016	CN¥1.3B	Series C
Yunzhou Intelligence Technology	Manufacturing	2010	CN¥568M	Series C
AkroStar	Hardware	2020	CN¥900M	Series B
Bebetter Med	Healthcare	2012	CN¥499M	Private Equity
Joyo Pharma	Biotech	2017	CN¥400M	Series C
Zhuhai Huafa Group	Enterprise	1980	CN¥1.4B	Debt Financing
PCG Power	Other	2022	CN¥1B	Series A
Gu Sheng Tang	Healthcare	2010	CN¥1B	Series D
Sandbox Network Technology	Gaming	2015	CN¥300M	Venture Round
CanSemi	Hardware	2017	$980.7M	Series B
Creative Biosciences	Biotech	2015	$230.9M	Series D
ON TIME	Mobility	2019	CN¥1.9B	Series B
Lehe Food	AgTech	2006	$115.3M	Series F
Qdama	AgTech	2012	$142M	Series D
TT Yuyin	Media	2014	$100.5M	Series B
DataStory	AI	2015	$104.6M	Series C
YinLong Group	Mobility	2008	$432M	Undisclosed
Vital Thin Film Materials	Manufacturing	2017	CN¥5.7B	Series B
P&R Measurement Technology	Manufacturing	2011	CN¥286.5M	Series D
Canway	Enterprise	2001	CN¥500M	Series C
Gokin Solar	Energy	2019	CN¥4.1B	Private Equity
Xbed	Travel	2015	$38.2M	Venture Round
Ganext	Manufacturing	2020	CN¥200M	Series B
MoonBiotech	Biotech	2015	CN¥660M	Series C
Vertaxi	Mobility	2021	CN¥200M	Series B
Tianyu Semiconductor	Hardware	2009	CN¥1.2B	Series B
Trinomab	Healthcare	2015	CN¥1.1B	Venture Round
Kuaizi Technology	AI	2013	CN¥110.8M	Series B
Liobate	Manufacturing	2020	CN¥100M	Series A
MEDSINGLONG	Healthcare	2013	CN¥13.5M	Series B
Deep Mirror	AI	2019	$3.5M	Corporate Round
Deep Stream Micro	AI	2021	CN¥200M	Series A
iStar-Space Technology	Mobility	2018	CN¥400M	Series C
Tianchen Biotechnology	Biotech	2018	CN¥300M	Series C
Naixuecha	Food	2014	$215.8M	Series C
XVERSE	Media	2019	$160M	Series A
CVA Chip	Enterprise	2018	CN¥300M	Series B
MingMed	Healthcare	2019	$110M	Series A
Juwan Technology	Hardware	2020	CN¥1.1B	Series A
ACE Battery	Hardware	2014	CN¥300M	Series B
3vjia.com	Retail	2013	CN¥800M	Series D
Asensing	Mobility	2014	CN¥380M	Venture Round
LightSail Technology	AI	2016	CN¥130M	Series A
Syrius Robotics	AI	2018	$52.3M	Venture Round
Canton Biologics	Biotech	2016	CN¥303M	Series C
CanSino Biologics	Biotech	2009	$17M	Grant
Leyaoyao	Fintech	2015	CN¥493M	Series D
Zhuiyi Technology	AI	2016	$61.6M	Series C
Kingsware	Enterprise	2009	CN¥879M	Series C
SequoiaDB	Data	2012	$75M	Series D
ePropulsion Innovation	Mobility	2012	$25.5M	Series B
AllSaints Music	Media	1993	$60M	Series B
Starfield Food & Science Technology	AgTech	2017	$125M	Series B
VISPEK	AI	2018	$6.5M	Series B