# Emotion Machine

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/emotion-machine

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Beijing, China
- Website: www.swanlab.cn
- Latest round: Angel (Sep 5, 2025)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Based in China, Emotion Machine is a developer of advanced AI model training and development tools that streamline the AI application process for teams, enhancing their capabilities and efficiency in training AI models.Emotion Machine, founded in 2024, is headquartered in Beijing, China. The company specializes in providing innovative solutions for AI model training. On September 5, 2025, Emotion Machine raised an undisclosed amount of Angel funding from Zhongguancun Venture Capital, marking a significant step in its growth trajectory. The firm has successfully completed 1 deal to date.SwanLab specializes in advanced model training and development tools tailored for artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Its core product offerings include a comprehensive MLOps platform that enhances the model training process for AI development teams. This platform supports over 30 mainstream AI training frameworks, allowing users to start tracking experiments, version management, and visualization with just six lines of code. SwanLab's tools enable real-time monitoring of CPU and GPU usage, alongside automatic logging of hardware specifications and Python environment details, thereby facilitating informed decision-making during the training process. The platform caters to a diverse client base, including academic institutions, research laboratories, and AI companies across various geographical markets, primarily focusing on China, while also gaining traction in international settings.SwanLab generates revenue primarily through a subscription-based model that provides access to its AI training and experiment tracking services. Clients, including research teams and corporate AI developers, engage with the platform through annual or monthly subscriptions that include different tiers of service based on the level of features and support required. This transaction structure allows for scalability, as users can upgrade their plans to accommodate more projects or enhanced features as their needs evolve. While specific pricing details for the services are not disclosed, the subscription model indicates a recurring revenue stream that supports ongoing development and customer support. Additionally, partnerships with educational institutions and research organizations further bolster SwanLab's revenue potential, facilitating collaborative projects and institutional licenses for broader use within academic settings.In September 2025, Emotion Machine plans to leverage funding from its recent Angel round to enhance its product offerings. The company is set to introduce new features to its MLOps platform, aimed at improving user experience and expanding its capabilities in AI training. Emotion Machine is targeting geographical expansion into international markets, particularly in North America and Europe, by the end of 2026, to widen its customer base and capitalize on the growing demand for AI solutions. The recent funding will support these initiatives, enabling the company to invest in research and development as well as marketing efforts to establish its presence in these new regions.

## Funding rounds

- Angel, Sep 5, 2025 — Zhongguancun Venture Capital

## Investors

- Zhongguancun Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/zhongguancun-venture-capital) — Angel