# Aika

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/aika

- Industry: Materials
- Headquarters: Beijing, China
- Website: www.aikalife.com
- Latest round: Series B (Oct 1, 2022)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Based in Beijing, China and founded in 2013, Aika operate as a graphene thermal management solution provider dedicated to applying graphene to textile applications. The company has more than 60 core patented technologies, was named the national high-tech enterprises and national specialized small giant enterprises. The founding team graduated from Tsinghua University. Aika and Beijing Graphene Technology Research Institute jointly established a graphene co-laboratory. It undertook Beijing Winter Olympics heat protection project in 2020. In August 2023, Aika completed a strategic investment from new returning investor Zhongguancun Venture Capital.

Aika has self-developed AIHF and Hinave technologies. AIHF is a material with heat generating efficacy and high efficiency of energy conversion. Hinave technology enables graphene to be 30% higher than other carbon based heating products, with an electrical heat conversion rate of 99%. The main products are graphene eye masks, BlackT, protective gear, warm clothing, hand warmers, and other warming devices. The company's products and services are mainly applied in three fields which are smart wearable, intelligent heating for buildings, and intelligent thermal management for vehicles. It also offers vehicle thermal management programs.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Oct 1, 2022 — Zhongguancun Venture Capital, Yan He Sheng Investment

## Investors

- Zhongguancun Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/zhongguancun-venture-capital) — Series B
- Yan He Sheng Investment — Series B