Hong Letong, a Chinese mathematics Ph.D. from Stanford, has founded Axiom with an ambitious target valuation of USD 300-500 million, despite the company currently lacking any products or users. Axiom is focused on developing AI technology that addresses real-world mathematical challenges, primarily catering to hedge funds and quantitative trading firms. Renowned for her exceptional mathematical prowess, Hong Letong completed a dual degree in mathematics and physics from MIT in just three years, authored several papers, and garnered numerous accolades. Her impressive credentials have garnered significant investor recognition, with B Capital currently in negotiations to lead a USD 50 million funding round.
