Top 55 Guangzhou Startups to Watch in 2026

Guangzhou's startup scene is defined by its industrial diversity, with strong players in mobility, AI, and biotechnology. These companies are attracting large amounts of capital to fund their growth.

Among them, electric vehicle maker GAC Aion New Energy Automobile has raised CN¥18.3B. In the biotech sector, Angitia Biopharmaceuticals has secured $276M to develop new therapeutics.

Below is our list of 55 Guangzhou startups worth keeping an eye on.

Failory's Top 10 Picks

1. LEGO

Consulting E-Commerce

LEGO helps businesses establish and grow their e-commerce presence through a variety of digital services. The company provides end-to-end support, covering technology development, daily operations, strategic consulting, and corporate training.

2. XAG

Aerospace Agriculture Drones Farming Innovation Management Manufacturing

XAG develops autonomous drones and other robotics designed for modern agriculture. Their systems help farmers manage their fields with greater precision by automating tasks like seeding, spraying, and crop monitoring.

3. GAC Aion New Energy Automobile

Automotive Clean Energy Electric Vehicle Manufacturing

GAC Aion New Energy Automobile builds a line of electric vehicles for the Chinese market. They also create a suite of new energy products and services that go beyond the car itself.

4. Billboard

Audio Broadcasting Music

Billboard China brings the iconic music media brand to the Chinese market through its broadcasting platform. They deliver authoritative music charts, industry news, and live events tailored for the local music scene.

5. Angitia Biopharmaceuticals

Biopharma Biotechnology Health Care Medical

Angitia Biopharmaceuticals discovers and develops innovative therapeutics to treat a variety of diseases. The global biotechnology company's pipeline is focused on creating novel treatments for significant unmet medical needs.

6. Jianke

Health Care Pharmaceutical

Jianke runs a direct-to-consumer online pharmacy that also functions as a broader healthcare services platform. The platform offers a comprehensive selection of medications and provides users with access to medical consultations and health information.

7. AIMIRA Innovation Technology

AI Cosmetic Surgery Medical

AIMIRA Innovation Technology builds AI-based medical technology for the cosmetic surgery and anti-aging sectors. Their software offers a suite of digital tools for professionals, including AI-assisted diagnosis and simulations for plastic surgery procedures.

8. Urban Revivo

E-Commerce Fashion Retail

Urban Revivo designs trend-led apparel for women, operating as a global fast-fashion retailer. The brand is recognized for making contemporary, urban-inspired styles accessible through its e-commerce platform.

9. TUNGEE

AI ML Sales Service Industry Software

Tungee builds a sales intelligence platform that uses AI to help B2B teams find and connect with their ideal customers. Their software analyzes market data to deliver actionable insights, helping sales professionals shorten their sales cycles and improve efficiency.

10. Vibrant

AI Health Care

Vibrant develops an AI drug development platform designed to build pipelines for immune system-related therapies. Their technology aims to streamline the entire research and development process, from initial target discovery to preclinical studies.

45 Additional Guangzhou Startups Worth Following

The top ten are only a small part of what's happening in Guangzhou. Founders are building all sorts of companies, especially in biotech and manufacturing, and have raised billions of dollars to grow their ideas.

Some of these companies are newer, while others have been growing for years. Below is a look at more startups that are shaping the city's future.

Startup	Industry	Year Founded	Amount Raised	Last Funding Round
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
Bebetter Med	Healthcare	2012	CN¥499M	Private Equity
Joyo Pharma	Biotech	2017	CN¥400M	Series C
PCG Power	Other	2022	CN¥1B	Series A
Gu Sheng Tang	Healthcare	2010	CN¥1B	Series D
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
Vital Thin Film Materials	Manufacturing	2017	CN¥5.7B	Series B
Canway	Enterprise	2001	CN¥500M	Series C
Xbed	Travel	2015	$38.2M	Venture Round
MoonBiotech	Biotech	2015	CN¥660M	Series C
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
Juwan Technology	Hardware	2020	CN¥1.1B	Series A
3vjia.com	Retail	2013	CN¥800M	Series D
Canton Biologics	Biotech	2016	CN¥303M	Series C
Leyaoyao	Fintech	2015	CN¥493M	Series D
SequoiaDB	Data	2012	$75M	Series D
Vision Medicals	Healthcare	2018	$119.9M	Series D
Wei Mei Zi	Fashion	2006	CN¥1B	Private Equity
Digital Guangdong	Data	2017	CN¥800M	Venture Round
Zhiyi Pharmaceutics	Biotech	2013	CN¥560M	Series C
COLORKEY	Fashion	2018	CN¥600M	Series B
Huayin Health	Healthcare	2009	$85M	Series C
Allianz China General Insurance	InsurTech	2003	$128M	Corporate Round
Mancando	Mobility	2015	$114.3M	Series B
Huakong Power	Energy	2020	CN¥5B	Venture Round
Guangdong Xinyue	Analytics	2021	CN¥1B	Series A
Lupeng Pharmaceutical	Biotech	2018	$70M	Series A
ZuzuChe	Retail	2011	$27.6M	Series D
Zhongxin Breeding	AgTech	2021	CN¥2.4B	Seed
Aosong Electronics	Manufacturing	2003	CN¥700M	Series D
Simple Love	Food	2014	CN¥1.2B	Series C
9kus	Media	2014	CN¥18M	Series A