Beijing Harbor City Technology

Beijing Harbor City Technology Co., Ltd. is an artificial intelligence company developing large model technology for interactive applications. The company was established in November 2017 with its legal representative and key figure being Yang Jun, a co-founder and former senior vice president of the tech giant Meituan.

The firm's primary product, accessible via its domain kuaiman.com, is an application known as 'Sperm Whale' (抹香鲸APP) or 'Xuanhe AI' (悬河AI) in domestic markets. This platform enables users to create, customize, and engage in real-time conversations with a variety of virtual AI characters. These intelligent agents are designed to provide entertainment, companionship, and emotional support, learning from user interactions to offer a more personalized experience. The service targets social enthusiasts, individuals seeking companionship, and fans of role-playing.

While founded in 2017, the company's focus on generative AI became more public in early 2024. In February 2024, its dialogue text generation algorithm officially passed a government filing. This was followed by a significant A-round funding announcement in April 2024, securing tens of millions of RMB. The round was led by Jiacheng Capital and prominent angel investor Wang Huiwen, another co-founder of Meituan, who also became a new shareholder. This investment is designated for market expansion, research and development, and team growth. The company's business model is expected to monetize through value-added services, such as premium features for character customization and advanced interaction capabilities.

Keywords: AI character chat, virtual companion, large language models, generative AI, digital human, interactive AI, character AI, emotional support AI, social simulation, Yang Jun, Wang Huiwen, Meituan, Jiacheng Capital, Sperm Whale App, Xuanhe AI, conversational AI, AI social platform, personalized AI, role-playing AI, AI entertainment