Moxin Technology, established by Chen Tianrun, a PhD student born after 2000 at Zhejiang University, is on the brink of finalizing a new round of financing, with the potential to raise 1 billion yuan. This development is set to catapult the company's valuation to nearly 10 billion yuan, securing its place among the elite group of unicorns. Over the past eight months, Moxin Technology has successfully secured cumulative financing of close to 1 billion yuan, with its valuation already nearing 4 billion yuan. The accelerated pace of financing can be attributed to the burgeoning interest and activity in the world model sector, as well as Chen Tianrun's close personal and professional ties with the founder of DeepSeek, resembling a fraternal bond.
Moxin Technology initially embarked on its journey in the 3D printing business but has since pivoted its focus to developing 4D world models by the end of 2024. The company has launched related products that find applications across a multitude of fields. Its investor base is diverse, including state-owned capital, industrial capital, and other sources.
Furthermore, the AI sector has witnessed a notable influx of entrepreneurs born after 2000, such as Hong Letong's Axiom and Jia Xiaoyou's Lingxin Qiaoshou, both of which have swiftly ascended to become billion-dollar unicorns. The average age of founders in the AI unicorn landscape has seen a significant decline, primarily due to the absence of historical burdens in these emerging sectors, the relative ease of commercializing research achievements, and the shift of primary market capital towards these innovative directions.