Xiamen's startup environment features a mix of industries, from advanced manufacturing to artificial intelligence. The city is home to both established companies and newer ventures.
For example, Hithium Energy Storage has secured CN¥6.5B for its battery technology. Companies like Meiyou also show a strong focus on the growing healthcare software market.
Below is our list of 25 Xiamen startups worth keeping an eye on.
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| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Jason Wang |
| Funding Amount | CN¥6.5B |
| Startup Size | Enterprise Organization (5,001+) |
| Last Funding Status | Private Equity |
| Top Investors | CDH Investments, Matrix Partners China, CICC, Dayone Capital, GoldStone Investment |
DataExa builds a full-stack artificial intelligence platform that gives enterprises the tools to manage their entire AI workflow. Their core product suite helps companies with everything from data processing and feature engineering to model building and business deployment.
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Ping Huang, Xie Chen |
| Funding Amount | CN¥700M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Fortune Venture Capital, CICC, Security Capital, CDF-Capital, Fujian Electronics & Information Group |
Meiyou develops a software platform that helps Chinese women manage their menstrual health, beauty, and overall wellness. The application serves as a comprehensive tool and community for personal health management.
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Fangyi Chen |
| Funding Amount | $200.7M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Matrix Partners China, Cathay Innovation, K2VC, Cathay Capital Private Equity, Share Capital |
Xiamen Golden Egret Special Alloy manufactures tungsten powder and a range of cemented carbide products, including cutting and mining tools. As a major global supplier, they provide high-quality tungsten materials and precision tools to various industries.
| Year Founded | 1989 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | SEK700M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Secondary Market |
| Top Investors | Xiamen Tungsten HC |
LP Pharmaceuticals develops innovative therapies for cancer and immune diseases using a proprietary drug design platform. The clinical-stage company is advancing a pipeline of small molecule drugs that target difficult-to-treat cancers.
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | Ying Ye |
| Funding Amount | $102M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | HSG, Shenzhen Capital Group, CMB International Capital Corporation, Lapam Capital, SDIC Fund Management |
Meet You builds a female health management app focused on menstrual cycle tracking. The platform provides women with personalized health insights and consulting services.
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Chen Fangyi |
| Funding Amount | $157.8M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series E |
| Top Investors | Matrix Partners China, Cathay Capital, K2VC, ZhenFund, Puhua Capital |
Zhangtongjiayuan builds a smart management platform for kindergartens and early childhood education centers. Their system connects schools with parents through tools for communication, administration, and sharing educational resources.
| Year Founded | 2011 |
| Founders | Chunying Feng, Peng Yu, Renqian Ye, Ye Renqian |
| Funding Amount | $75.6M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series D |
| Top Investors | Qualcomm, ZhenFund, Centurium Capital, New Oriental Education & Technology Group, China Equity |
Junde Pharmaceutical develops novel therapeutics for chronic diseases, managing the entire process from research and development to commercialization. The company focuses on bringing innovative treatments from the lab directly to patients.
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | CN¥100M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Yingke Capital, Xiamen Hi-Tech Investment, China Reform Securities, Pien Tze Huang Investment, Guoxing Investment |
Manteia creates deep learning and data-driven technologies specifically for tumor radiotherapy. Their work centers on researching and developing advanced algorithms to enhance cancer treatment protocols.
| Year Founded | 2007 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | CN¥210M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Redhill Capital, Dyee Capital, Yangming Capital, Zhongke Haichuang |
Home King developed a platform that simplifies the process of booking professional housekeeping services. Their online marketplace connects customers with service providers, streamlining the entire transaction from search to payment.
| Year Founded | 2010 |
| Founders | Bin Li |
| Funding Amount | CN¥370M |
| Startup Size | Enterprise Organization (5,001+) |
| Last Funding Status | Series D |
| Top Investors | Fortune Venture Capital, SAIF Partners, IDG Capital, Puhua Capital, Lavender Hill Capital Partners |
15 Additional Xiamen Startups Worth Following
The top 10 are just a small part of the story in Xiamen. Many other founders are building great companies in areas from manufacturing to food, raising hundreds of millions along the way.
Some are early in their journey, while others are already scaling up. Here’s a look at the rest of the startups that are defining the local scene.