Top 72 Zhejiang Startups to Watch in 2026

Zhejiang's startup scene is heavily focused on advanced technology, particularly in robotics and artificial intelligence. The region is home to a mix of new and established companies driving development in these fields.

Fintech giant Ant Group leads the area with $28.5 billion in funding. Other key players include Unitree Robotics, which has raised over $263 million for its advanced robot development.

Below is our list of 72 Zhejiang startups worth keeping an eye on.

Failory's Top 10 Picks

1. Unitree Robotics

Machinery Manufacturing Manufacturing RPA Robotics Technical Support

Unitree Robotics designs and manufactures high-performance quadruped and humanoid robots for research, industry, and entertainment. Their advanced machines are recognized for dynamic mobility, enabling them to navigate a wide range of complex environments.

2. DeepSeek

AI Developer APIs Generative AI ML

DeepSeek creates open-source large language models (LLMs) to support the global AI research and developer community. Their work provides powerful and accessible generative AI tools for a wide range of applications.

3. Deep Robotics

AI Machinery Manufacturing Manufacturing Robotics

Deep Robotics creates advanced embodied-AI robots, with a focus on quadrupedal, wheeled-legged, and humanoid platforms. Their work centers on developing intelligent machines capable of navigating and performing tasks in complex real-world environments.

4. Ant Group

Banking Financial Services FinTech Payments

Ant Group creates technology-driven financial services designed to support consumers and small businesses globally. Their flagship product, the digital payments platform Alipay, serves as the foundation for a wide range of services from credit to insurance.

5. RoboCT

AI Assistive Technology Medical Device Rehabilitation Robotics Software

RoboCT creates advanced exoskeleton robots that assist patients with lower-body motor impairments during their rehabilitation. Their technology helps individuals regain the ability to walk through a combination of robotics and AI-powered support.

6. Second Life

3D Printing 3D Technology

Second Life develops 3D printing technology and solutions for the toy industry. Their comprehensive solutions equip toy makers with the technology to bring new designs to life quickly and efficiently.

7. Astronergy

Energy Industrial Manufacturing Solar

Astronergy specializes in the research, development, and production of high-efficiency solar modules. They are a key global supplier in the photovoltaic industry, creating essential components for solar power systems.

8. Blue Wave

IoT Manufacturing

Blue Wave produces specialized chips that power wireless communication for the Industrial IoT and the Internet of Vehicles. Their chipsets are engineered for low-power consumption and high performance, enabling reliable connectivity in demanding industrial and automotive environments.

9. Qianxun Intelligence

Software

Qianxun Intelligence builds a platform for developing AI agents using large language models. They provide tools that allow enterprises to create and deploy custom AI assistants and copilots for their specific needs.

10. Flower Knows

Cosmetics Jewelry Retail

Flower Knows designs cosmetics and jewelry collections with a whimsical, fairy-tale aesthetic. The brand is recognized for its highly detailed and ornate product packaging.

62 Additional Zhejiang Startups Worth Following

The top 10 are just a small slice of what’s happening in Zhejiang right now. Many other founders are building companies in fields like biotech and AI, raising billions of dollars to fuel their growth.

Some are early in their journey, while others are already well established. Here’s a look at the rest of the startups shaping the province's startup scene.

Startup	Industry	Year Founded	Amount Raised	Last Funding Round
Yuannang Bio	Biotech	2022	CN¥100M	Series A
Taobao	Retail	2003	CN¥170M	Series B
Surron	Mobility	2014	CN¥110M	Series B
AliExpress	Retail	2023	—	—
Zhiyan Technology	Analytics	2016	CN¥100M	Series B
METiS Pharmaceuticals	AI	2020	$391.7M	Series D
LianLian Pay	Fintech	2003	$282.5M	Venture Round
Alibaba Cloud	Cloud	2009	$1.2B	Series B
E-nitiate Biopharmaceuticals	Biotech	2020	$45.6M	Series B
Chint New Energy	Manufacturing	2009	CN¥1.5B	Series B
Alipay	Retail	2004	—	—
Bota Biosciences	Biotech	2019	$137M	Series B
Zhonghao Xinying	Manufacturing	2020	CN¥100M	Series B
Shengshi Technology	Design	2017	CN¥100M	Seed
Geely	Mobility	1986	DKK18B	Debt Financing
Yinuo Pharmaceutical	Biotech	2019	$125.9M	Seed
DXY	Media	2000	$682M	Series E
Dt Dream	Data	2015	$266.6M	Series B
DTStack	AI	2015	$64.1M	Series C
ShadowBot	Robotics	2019	$158.7M	Series C
Kujiale	Retail	2011	$234.8M	Series D
Kanglin Biotech	Biotech	2015	CN¥150M	Series A
Canhelp Genomics	Healthcare	2014	CN¥13M	Series C
Differential Robotics	Robotics	2024	CN¥200M	Seed
Yige Cloud Technology	Cloud	2021	CN¥290M	Series B
Jollychic	Retail	2012	$95.8M	Series C
LYNK Pharmaceuticals	Biotech	2018	$124.8M	Series C
Hangzhou DAC Biotech Co., Ltd	Biotech	2012	CN¥1.1B	Series C
FreeTech	Mobility	2016	$204.4M	Series B
Hong Jing Drive	AI	2018	$50.1M	Series C
Qihan Biotech	Biotech	2017	$116.3M	Series B
Zhongke Guosheng	Manufacturing	2021	CN¥460M	Series A
Jing'an Technology	Retail	2001	CN¥100M	Seed
Sciwind Biosciences	Biotech	2017	$136.3M	Series C
Yunxi Technology	Cloud	2016	$194.1M	Series D
Wacai.com	Fintech	2009	$341.5M	Series D
AnHeart Therapeutics	Biotech	2018	$75.6M	Series B
eSign	SaaS	2002	CN¥1.2B	Series E
Worg Pharmaceuticals	Biotech	2018	CN¥1.7B	Venture Round
MAYCUR.COM	Cloud	2015	CN¥740M	Series C
GluBio Therapeutics	Biotech	2021	$72M	Series A
Zylox	Biotech	2012	$66.8M	Series C
Huaboron Neutron	Biotech	2023	CN¥100M	Seed
Sunrise	Other	2001	CN¥1B	Venture Round
Haichang Biotech	Biotech	2013	CN¥500M	Series C
CoJourney	Biotech	2022	$30M	Series A
terminus	Data	2012	CN¥1B	Series B
DIAGENS	Biotech	2014	CN¥300M	Series C
Meichuang Technology	Enterprise	2005	$1B	Venture Round
Ustar	Biotech	2005	CN¥300M	Series E
Healsun Biopharm	Biotech	2015	CN¥705M	Series B
Junhemeng Biopharmaceutical	Biotech	2020	CN¥390M	Venture Round
Guandata	Analytics	2016	CN¥515M	Series C
Hunliji	Media	2013	$137M	Series D
Baiying Technology	AI	2016	CN¥580M	Series C
Mogic AI	Marketing	2021	$15M	Series A
Chance Pharmaceuticals	Biotech	2015	$51.3M	Venture Round
Imbioray	Biotech	2014	$45.3M	Series A
Ryefield Energy	Energy	2019	CN¥2B	Debt Financing
Joyowo.com	Enterprise	2014	CN¥340M	Series C
Manmanda	Media	2014	$100M	Series A
Yoolook	Media	2016	CN¥13M	Series A