Baidu AI
Everything you need to know about Baidu AI — from their funding history to who's backing them.
Awaira Score
Out of 100
HQ
China
Founded
2000
Stage
Public
Team
10000+
About Baidu AI
Baidu operates one of China largest AI research and deployment organisations, developing foundation models under the ERNIE brand, autonomous driving through Apollo, and AI cloud services through Baidu AI Cloud, spanning the full stack from AI research through consumer applications to infrastructure. The Beijing company was an early mover in deep learning AI research in China and has deployed…
Key Facts
- Baidu AI is valued at $45B as of March 2026.
- Baidu AI was founded in 2000 by Robin Li and is headquartered in China.
- Baidu AI employs approximately 10000+ people.
- Baidu AI operates in the Foundation Models category and is currently at the Public stage.
- Baidu AI has an Awaira Score of 85/100, ranking it among the highly notable AI companies on Awaira.
- Baidu AI's most recent funding round was a IPO of $303.36M closed in September 2004.
Source: Awaira · Updated Mar 24, 2026
Valuation
$45B
Post-money
Total Raised
N/A
All rounds
Awaira Score
85/100
Founded
2000
10000+ employees
Strengths & Risks
Strengths
Unicorn status with $45B valuation
Elite Awaira Score of 85/100
Large team of 10000++ employees
Considerations
Limited disclosed funding
Analysis based on publicly available data. Not investment advice.
Funding Velocity
5
Total Rounds
$163.98M
Avg Round Size
4.8yr
Funding Span
Baidu AI raised 5 rounds over 4.8 years, averaging $163.98M per round — a pace of roughly one round every 11 months.
Awaira estimate based on public data. Not financial advice.
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Funding Rounds
Inactive$303.36M
Sep 2004
$245.97M
Apr 2003
$163.98M
May 2002
$81.99M
Jan 2001
$24.6M
Jan 2000
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