# Yu Kai: person

Canonical ID: `4bcd23c0-a49f-4236-bb1a-77d07414f9e5`

Founder and CEO of Horizon Robotics (Beijing), an AI chip and autonomous driving software company. Founded 2015. Previously chief scientist at Baidu Institute of Deep Learning. Horizon Robotics listed on HKEx in October 2024 (ticker 9660.HK), raising HK$5.4B (~US$700M). Key partner: Volkswagen Group (Cariad JV). Chips: Journey 5 (ADAS SOC, 128 TOPS).

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## Current roles (1)

- [Horizon Robotics](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/horizon-robotics.md) Founder & CEO since 2015-01-01 (IR-verified)

## Foundings (1)

- [Horizon Robotics](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/horizon-robotics.md) founded 2015-01-01 (sole)

## Sources (2)

1. https://www.hkexnews.hk/app/SEHK/2024/104/2024101800157_e.pdf
2. https://www.reuters.com/technology/horizon-robotics-ipo-prices-near-top-range-raise-700-million-2024-10-17/


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