Arctic Data

What Arctic Data does

Arctic Data (北极九章, legal entity 北京谊慧信息技术有限公司) is a Beijing-based enterprise AI data analytics company founded in 2018 by Liu Yixin (刘泊鑫), a UC Berkeley statistics graduate. The company builds DataSeek (数据智能体), a conversational data analytics platform that converts natural-language questions into SQL through a proprietary NL2Logic2SQL architecture pairing a large language model for intent recognition with a deterministic logical semantic model that eliminates LLM hallucination in query generation. The platform sits on top of a unified semantic layer that maps business terminology to underlying data warehouse structures, deploys directly onto customer data warehouses, and integrates natively with Feishu, DingTalk, WeCom and WPS Office for in-workflow data access.

The company's product portfolio centers on DataSeek as the current-generation AI agent (replacing the 2023 DataGPT 3.0), plus a Xinchuang (domestic IT) all-in-one machine co-developed with Baidu Cloud using Kunlun chips and DeepSeek models for security-sensitive deployments. Arctic Data goes to market through direct enterprise sales plus channel partnerships (China Mobile Cloud marketplace, Baidu Cloud, regional partner Yueduida) targeting large state-owned enterprises, listed companies and multinationals in China, with industry solutions for automotive/manufacturing, financial services, consumer retail/e-commerce, healthcare/life sciences, internet platforms, and energy/utility operators.

The revenue model is enterprise subscription (private deployment, annual billing) supplemented by implementation and consulting services; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with typical deployment timelines of one week to two months. Named customers span State Grid, China Energy Group, Voyah Automotive, Changan Automobile, JD Logistics, Yili, Jinko Solar, Xiaohongshu (RED), Youngor Group, Suofeiya Home, Shanghai Securities and a People's Bank of China fintech-award-winning joint-stock bank, giving the company "dozens" of large-enterprise reference accounts across diversified verticals. The company has secured comprehensive XinChuang compatibility certifications (Huawei, UnionTech, Hygon, Zhaoxin, Dameng, StarRocks, Kylin, SelectDB, StoneDB) plus ISO 27001/20000/9001 and MLPS Level 2 certifications to qualify for Chinese government/SOE procurement.

Name

Arctic Data

Legal name

北京谊慧信息技术有限公司

Website

https://datarc.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arctic Data (北极九章) is a Beijing-based enterprise AI data analytics company whose DataSeek platform uses a proprietary NL2Logic2SQL architecture to let business users query enterprise data warehouses via natural language. It sells private-deployment subscriptions to large Chinese enterprises in finance, automotive, retail, energy, manufacturing, and pharma.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise AI Analytics Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Query Engines & SQL Analytics Layers for Warehouses/Lakes (HDAEABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Enterprise AI Data & Knowledge Platforms (Vector Databases, Knowledge Graphs) (HDAEANAH), Cloud Data Warehouses (HDAEABAA), Data Platforms & Modern Data Stack Services (Lakehouse, DW, MDM) (BPAEAHAC)

Keywords

• Enterprise AI analytics
• Natural language BI
• Conversational data analysis
• NL2SQL platform
• Augmented BI software

Headquarters

HQ city

Beijing

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Enterprise Software License/Subscription: Private deployment + subscription model for enterprise customers. Licenses sold based on organizational size and deployment requirements.
2. Professional Services: Implementation, deployment, and consulting services for enterprise customers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Arctic Data develops and sells DataSeek (数据智能体), an enterprise AI data analytics Agent that enables business users to query corporate data warehouses using natural language. Built on the proprietary NL2Logic2SQL architecture combining large language models with deterministic logical semantic models, the platform converts natural language questions into accurate SQL, executes queries, generates visualizations, and delivers AI-powered insights with proactive anomaly alerts. Products are deployed via private cloud or on-premises for large enterprise customers.

Product overview

Arctic Data (北极九章) offers an enterprise AI data analytics platform centered on DataSeek (数据智能体), a conversational AI data analytics Agent. The product portfolio includes the core DataSeek product for natural language data querying and analysis, the previous-generation DataGPT, and the Xinchuang All-in-One Machine for trusted computing environments. DataSeek replaces DataGPT (2023) as the primary offering, featuring enhanced AI Agent capabilities based on NL2Logic2SQL technology. The platform integrates with enterprise communication tools (飞书, 钉钉, 企业微信) and office software (WPS), enabling users to query data and receive insights directly within their daily workflows. The company also provides industry-specific solutions for automotive, banking, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DataSeek: 企业级AI数据分析智能体产品，于2025年推出，是北极九章的旗舰产品。DataSeek基于大模型和AI Agent技术，实现对话式数据分析，支持自然语言查询、自动归因分析、智能洞察等功能。
• DataGPT

Products and services

• DataSeek (数据智能体) An enterprise-grade AI data analytics Agent enabling conversational data analysis. Users query data through natural language, and the system generates SQL, executes queries, produces visualizations, and provides AI-powered insights with full-chain closed-loop capabilities. Based on NL2Logic2SQL technology ensuring zero hallucination. Targeted at business users and data teams in large enterprises.
• Xinchuang All-in-One Machine (信创一体机)

Quantifiable outcome

• Data preparation and analysis efficiency improved by 10x or more
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and regional.

• 百度智能云 (Baidu Cloud)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of AI-powered data insights DataGPT all-in-one machine with Kunlun chip and DeepSeek domestic AI models
• 白鲸开源 (WhaleOps)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint enterprise big data application solution combining WhaleOps DataOps platform with Arctic Data's analytics capabilities
• 镜舟数据库 (Jingzhou Database)flagshipTechnology or IntegrationJoint solution providing simple and fast data analytics experience combining StarRocks-based database with Arctic Data's search analytics
• 华为昇思 (Huawei MindSpore)coreTechnology or IntegrationJoined Huawei's open-source MindSpore AI framework community for AI technology collaboration
• 华为 (Huawei)coreTechnology or IntegrationHUAWEI COMPATIBLE certification; ecosystem partnership with Huawei Cloud
• 统信 (UnionTech)coreTechnology or IntegrationCompatibility certification with UnionTech server operating system V20
• 海光 (Hygon)coreTechnology or IntegrationCompatibility certification with Hygon 5000 and 7000 series processors
• 兆芯 (Zhaoxin)coreTechnology or IntegrationCompatibility certification with Zhaoxin KH-30000, KH-20000, ZX-C+ series processors
• 移动云 (China Mobile Cloud)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEcosystem partnership; Arctic Data product listed on China Mobile Cloud marketplace for government and enterprise customers
• 优阅达 (Yueduida)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partnership covering Asia-Pacific enterprise market with big data ecosystem services
• 达梦 (Dameng)coreTechnology or IntegrationXinChuang database compatibility certification with Dameng database
• StarRockscoreTechnology or IntegrationXinChuang database compatibility certification with StarRocks database
• SelectDBcoreTechnology or IntegrationXinChuang database compatibility certification with SelectDB
• StoneDBcoreTechnology or IntegrationXinChuang database compatibility certification with StoneDB
• 麒麟 (Kylin)coreTechnology or IntegrationXinChuang operating system compatibility certification with Kylin server

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Domo: Cloud-native BI and embedded analytics platform combining SQL-on-warehouse, dashboards and recently added AI/NL querying; addresses the same analytics-for-business-users use case as Arctic Data via subscription.
• ThoughtSpot: US-based AI-driven analytics platform known for natural-language search over enterprise data, explicitly cited in Arctic Data's own history as the US analogue they originally benchmarked against. Closely matches Arctic Data's search-driven BI/GenBI model.
• Smartbi (思迈特): Chinese BI/analytics vendor with self-service dashboards, ad-hoc analysis and enterprise deployment capabilities; serves many of the same enterprise finance, retail and manufacturing buyers as Arctic Data.
• Yixin Data (亿信华辰): Chinese BI and data governance vendor also focused on financial services, government and large SOE deployments; competes head-to-head with Arctic Data on data governance and BI for the same IT/data team buyer.
• Yonghong Tech (永洪科技): One of China's leading independent BI and analytics vendors, selling a self-service analytics platform to enterprise customers across finance, manufacturing and retail; overlaps directly with Arctic Data's vertical mix and buyer profile.
• FanRuan (帆软): China's largest independent BI vendor offering FineBI/FineReport for self-service analytics and reporting, competing in many of the same enterprise BI deals and recognized by IDC alongside Arctic Data in the BI space.

Broad incumbents

• Alibaba Cloud Quick BI: Cloud-based BI service from Alibaba Cloud widely used by Chinese enterprises; broadly overlaps with Arctic Data's enterprise BI use case but is part of the broader Alibaba Cloud data stack.
• Salesforce Tableau: Global enterprise BI incumbent (CRM/analytics) with recently added Einstein AI/NL-to-insights features; competes in the broader analytics-suite category but lacks Arctic Data's vertical, NL2Logic2SQL deterministic architecture.
• Tencent Cloud BI: Cloud BI service within Tencent Cloud's enterprise data stack; competes for the same China enterprise analytics budget and increasingly bundles GenAI features, though as part of a broader cloud platform.
• Microsoft Power BI: Global BI leader embedded across Office/Teams stack with NL Q&A capabilities; a broad incumbent enterprise analytics option rather than a specialized GenBI vendor like Arctic Data.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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