# Zhilian Technology

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/zhilian-technology

- Industry: Electronics
- Headquarters: Beijing, China
- Total disclosed funding: $5.8M
- Latest round: Angel (Feb 11, 2026)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Based in Beijing, China and founded in 2025, Beijing Zhilian Technology Co., Ltd., trading as Zhilian Technology, is a provider of high-speed optical switching solutions for AI computing infrastructure. The company focuses on overcoming network bottlenecks in large-scale AI model training by replacing traditional electrical switching with advanced optical switching technologies. In February 2026, Zhilian Technology raised CNY 40 million in angel funding led by Zhongying Innovation Capital, with participation from BCT Capital.

The company offers AWGR-based optical switching systems, including optical engines, AWGR components, and scheduling/control platforms, enabling ultra-low latency and high-bandwidth interconnection for GPU clusters in AI data centers.

Revenue is generated from sales of optical switching systems and integrated solutions for AI computing centers and high-performance data centers. 

The Angel funding raised in February 2026 will be used to accelerate mass production of optical switching chips, team expansion, and next-generation technology R&D.

## Funding rounds

- Angel, Feb 11, 2026, $5.8M — BCT Capital, Zhongying Innovation Capital

## Investors

- BCT Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bct-capital) — Angel
- Zhongying Innovation Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/zhongying-innovation-capital) — Angel