Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-01-19 04:51Core Insights - The 2025 Hurun China AI Companies Top 50 list highlights the growth and valuation of AI-focused companies in China, with a significant increase in the number of AI chip companies due to tightening U.S. export controls on high-end AI chips [1][2] Company Rankings - Cambricon leads the list with a valuation of 630 billion RMB, marking a 165% increase from the previous year [1][2] - Moore Threads ranks second with a valuation of 310 billion RMB, achieving a 182% year-on-year revenue growth [3] - Muxi ranks third with a valuation of 250 billion RMB, recognized as one of the first high-end GPU companies to achieve full domestic production [3] - iFlytek, a leader in intelligent voice technology, ranks fourth with a valuation of 130 billion RMB [4] - Horizon Robotics ranks fifth with a valuation of 120 billion RMB, focusing on automotive AI chips [4] Market Trends - The list shows a total of 21 non-listed companies, with the entry threshold raised to 9.5 billion RMB, an increase of 3.5 billion RMB from last year [1] - The average valuation of listed companies is 54 billion RMB, which is 2.4 times higher than the previous year [1] - The number of AI chip companies on the list has increased to 14, up from 5 last year, indicating a shift towards domestic AI chip production [1] Geographic Distribution - Beijing leads with 19 companies on the list, followed by Shanghai with 14, and Shenzhen with 6, indicating a concentration of AI talent and resources in first-tier cities [1] Sector Breakdown - The majority of companies on the list are focused on AI chip hardware, with 14 companies in this category, reflecting the growing importance of AI infrastructure [5] - Other sectors include data analysis and decision-making with 11 companies, and content generation with 8 companies [5]