Shanghai Dream Island Artificial Intelligence Technology
AI-powered virtual companion and interactive entertainment platform.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
* | $10.0m | Series A | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Shanghai Dream Island Artificial Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd. operates an AI-driven virtual interactive entertainment platform named Zhumengdao, or Dream Island. The company, established in March 2024, focuses on creating immersive companionship experiences, primarily targeting female users. The platform allows users to interact with virtual AI characters, or "dream partners," through various multimodal interactions such as chatting, calling, and engaging in interactive storylines to build emotional connections.
The core of its business is the "Zhumengdao" app, which provides users with interactive chat services with these AI-powered virtual characters. The company generates revenue through in-app purchases, such as virtual currency ('shells') that unlock further interactions and features. In January 2025, Dream Island began operating independently and secured over $10 million in a new funding round from strategic investors, including the SenseTime Guo Xiang Fund and China Literature (Yuewen Group).
However, the company has faced regulatory scrutiny. In June 2025, the Shanghai Cyberspace Administration intervened, citing the presence of inappropriate and vulgar content generated by the AI companions, which posed a risk to the mental and physical well-being of minors. The company was ordered to rectify these issues by improving its AI content generation and auditing mechanisms to ensure compliance with regulations protecting minors online.
Keywords: AI companion, virtual entertainment, interactive platform, chatbot, emotional connection, AI characters, social networking, mobile application, immersive experience, virtual world, AI chat, storytelling, user engagement, digital content, SenseTime, Yuewen Group, China Literature, Shanghai