AISpeech
AISpeech (思必驰) is a Suzhou-based conversational AI company that develops full-stack speech recognition, synthesis, NLU, and its proprietary AISPEECH DFM large language model, licensing voice SDKs and modules to global automakers (BYD, Mercedes-Benz, Audi) and consumer electronics brands (Haier, Xiaomi, Dreame), and selling own-brand hardware including the MA600D microphone array and AI notebook.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2007
- HeadquartersJiangshan, China
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingSoftware
What AISpeech does
AISpeech (思必驰) is a Suzhou-based conversational AI technology company founded in 2007 that develops full-stack dialogue AI spanning automatic speech recognition, speech synthesis, natural language understanding, dialogue management, and a proprietary cross-modal industry large language model called AISPEECH DFM. Its technology supports dozens of languages including Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Russian, French, Spanish, and Portuguese, and combines cloud processing with on-device ("端侧智能") inference to address latency and privacy requirements. The portfolio is organized into three solution categories: Smart Mobility (in-vehicle voice SDKs and the Tianqin/Orphi assistants for automotive OEMs and two-wheelers), Smart Office (the MA600D 64-element MEMS microphone array, MC10 128-unit ceiling microphone, AI办公本 office notebook, and speech-to-text conferencing solutions), and Smart IoT (voice interaction modules and AI chips embedded into white goods, kitchen appliances, and consumer electronics).
The company monetizes primarily through B2B licensing of its voice interaction SDKs and AI middleware to automotive OEMs (BYD, SAIC, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche, Great Wall, Geely, BAIC, Lotus, Zeekr, JLR, IM) and consumer electronics manufacturers (Haier, Hisense, Dreame, Xiaomi, OPPO, vivo, Honor, Midea, Gree, ECOVACS, Fotile, Changhong, Konka, BBK). It also generates revenue from proprietary hardware (MA600D, MC10, AI办公本, AINOTE translation device) sold through its own online store and Chinese e-commerce platforms (Tmall, JD.com, Douyin), and is building channel distribution through systems integrators and the Neusoft OneCoreGo platform partnership. Its go-to-market combines enterprise field sales with major global automaker accounts, channel partners across Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia, and direct-to-consumer e-commerce for own-brand products.
In 2025 the company reported revenue of RMB 687.7 million (approximately USD 95 million) against a narrowing net loss of RMB 57 million, and held 22% market share in China's in-vehicle voice system installations (up from 6.8% in 2023). AISpeech's Star Market IPO application was accepted on May 25, 2026, targeting RMB 1.555 billion (~USD 228.9 million) in proceeds to fund AI software R&D, smart device development, and an R&D center. The company employs 101-250 people and is led by CEO Shixing Gao, co-founder and chief scientist Yu Kai, and product director Martin Liu.
AISpeech firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AISpeech
- Legal name
- 思必驰科技股份有限公司
- Website
- https://aispeech.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2007
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- AISpeech (思必驰) is a Suzhou-based conversational AI company that develops full-stack speech recognition, synthesis, NLU, and its proprietary AISPEECH DFM large language model, licensing voice SDKs and modules to global automakers (BYD, Mercedes-Benz, Audi) and consumer electronics brands (Haier, Xiaomi, Dreame), and selling own-brand hardware including the MA600D microphone array and AI notebook.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
AISpeech industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Conversational AI Software & Speech Recognition Platform
- NAICS
- Software Publishers (51321), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310)
- SIC
- Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Conversational AI Platforms (chat/voice bots, orchestration) (HDAAAFAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Voice Assistants & Voice UI (VUI) (HDAAAFAD), Smart Speakers & Voice Assistant Speakers (CRACANAF)
Keywords
Where AISpeech is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Jiangshan
- HQ country
- China
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
AISpeech business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations
Revenue model
- B2B Voice Interaction Technology Licensing (SDK/SaaS): AISpeech licenses its conversational AI technology including voice interaction SDKs, AI software, and middleware to automakers (Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BYD, SAIC, Great Wall Motor, IM) for in-vehicle systems and to consumer electronics brands (Dreame, Haier, Hisense) for smart IoT devices. Revenue from this stream is evidenced by RMB 687.7 million in 2025 total revenue and 22% market share in China's in-vehicle voice system installations.
- Proprietary Hardware Products (AI Notebooks, Ceiling Microphones, MA600D): Sale of own-brand AI hardware products including AI办公本 (AI notebooks with柔彩护眼类纸屏), ceiling microphones (MC10), and the MA600D Matrix Array Microphone through direct online store and e-commerce platforms (Tmall, JD.com, Douyin).
- System-Level Smart Mobility Solutions: Integrated AI-powered in-vehicle mobility companion solutions combining AISpeech's voice interaction with partner platforms (e.g., Neusoft's OneCoreGo), potentially including professional services for customization and deployment.
- IPO Proceeds (Pending): Planned RMB 1.555 billion (USD 228.9 million) raise through Shanghai Stock Exchange Star Market IPO, with proceeds funding AI software R&D, smart device R&D, and R&D center construction.
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels5 records
AISpeech product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AISpeech develops and sells full-stack conversational AI technologies spanning speech recognition, speech synthesis, natural language understanding, dialogue management, and a proprietary large language model (AISPEECH DFM). The company delivers these as voice interaction SDKs, AI software, voice modules, AI chips, and integrated hardware-software solutions to automotive OEMs (Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BYD, SAIC) for in-vehicle voice assistants and to consumer electronics manufacturers (Haier, Hisense, Dreame) for smart IoT devices. It also sells own-brand professional audio products (MA600D Matrix Array Microphone, MC10 Ceiling Microphone) and AI Office Notebooks through online channels.
Product overview
AISpeech (思必驰) operates as a conversational AI technology company offering a platform-plus-modules architecture. The portfolio centers on full-stack dialogue AI and edge-side intelligence technologies, organized into three solution domains: Smart Mobility (智慧出行), Smart Office (智慧办公), and Smart IoT (智慧物联). Core products include the MA600D Matrix Array Microphone and MC10 Ceiling Microphone for professional audio; Orphi Voice Assistant and Tianqin In-Vehicle Voice Assistant for automotive; AISPEECH DFM large language model for cross-modal industry applications; and AI office notebooks and translation devices under own-brand. The company also provides voice interaction modules and AI chips for IoT device integration. Solutions are delivered as end-to-end systems combining proprietary AI algorithms with hardware for industries including automotive, consumer electronics, and professional AV.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- AISPEECH DFM: 思必驰对话式语言大模型, positioned as a cross-modal industry language computing large model with general intelligence and domain-specific capabilities
- Orphi Voice Assistant
- MA600D
- MC10
- AI办公本
- AISPEECH AINOTE
- DUI对话定制平台
- 天琴车载语音助手
Products and services
- MA600D Matrix Array Microphone A professional matrix array microphone featuring a 64-element MEMS microphone array integrated with AISpeech's proprietary AI audio algorithms. The device provides noise suppression, de-reverberation, echo cancellation, automatic gain control, and adaptive beamforming capable of tracking up to 10 simultaneous speakers. A single MA600D replaces 10 traditional gooseneck microphones for medium-to-large conference rooms, command centers, and multi-function halls. Won dual Best of Show awards at ISE 2026 (Barcelona) and Infocomm 2026 (Las Vegas).
- MC10 High-End Ceiling Microphone A ceiling-mounted conference microphone integrating a 128-unit omnidirectional microphone array with 16 independently configurable pickup zones. Uses Dante digital audio technology and built-in AI algorithms for high-definition noise reduction, de-reverberation, feedback suppression, automatic gain control, and speech-to-text transcription. Enables local sound reinforcement without requiring a separate audio processor.
- AI Office Notebook (AI办公本) An own-brand smart office notebook featuring a new-generation flexible color eye-protection paper-like screen that addresses latency, smearing, and slow response issues common with traditional e-ink office notebooks. Sold direct-to-consumer through AISpeech's online store, Tmall, JD.com, and Douyin.
- Orphi Voice Assistant An in-vehicle voice assistant supporting over 40 languages and regional accents with full-duplex wake-free interaction and multi-intent understanding capabilities. Designed for global automaker deployment with near-human conversational interaction. Showcased at CES 2026 as part of AISpeech's smart mobility solutions.
- AISPEECH AINOTE Translation Device An own-brand AI-powered translation device featured as part of AISpeech's global expansion strategy. The device leverages the company's multilingual speech recognition and large language model capabilities.
- Tianqin In-Vehicle Voice Assistant (天琴车载语音助手) An in-vehicle voice assistant solution available in domestic and overseas versions, providing voice technology SDK and integrated hardware-software solutions for automotive front-loading, aftermarket, and two-wheeled vehicles. One of AISpeech's core products deployed with major Chinese and global automakers.
- AISPEECH DFM Large Model (AISPEECH DFM 大模型) A conversational language large model positioned as a cross-modal industry language computing model with general intelligence capabilities for vertical domains. Features planning, plugin, creation, reasoning, and reading comprehension capabilities that enable flexible customization for AI system development. Underpins AISpeech's domain-specific conversational AI deployments.
Quantifiable outcome
- 22% market share in China's in-vehicle voice system installations in 2025, up from 6.8% in 2023 (3x growth)
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use AISpeech
Customer profileNamed customers29 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
AISpeech technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability6 records
Feature7 records
AISpeech partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.
- Neusoft CorporationcoreAt Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Neusoft Corporation and AISpeech signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to jointly develop an AI-powered in-vehicle mobility companion by integrating AISpeech's voice interaction technologies into Neusoft's OneCoreGo Global In-Vehicle Intelligent Mobility Solution 7.0. The partnership combines AISpeech's full-link conversational AI and multilingual support (40+ languages) with Neusoft's One Mate AI companion module to enable natural voice interactions, contextual prediction, and proactive cross-scenario services for global automakers. The companies aim to leverage this open platform collaboration to drive deeper technological integration and position the initiative as a catalyst for human-centric AI mobility ecosystems worldwide.
- BYDcoreAISpeech provides in-vehicle voice interaction systems for BYD vehicles, contributing to the company's 22% market share in China's in-vehicle voice system installations (2025).
- SAIC MotorcoreAISpeech provides in-vehicle voice interaction systems for SAIC Motor vehicles, one of the major automotive OEM partnerships supporting AISpeech's market share growth.
- Mercedes-BenzcoreAISpeech provides multilingual in-vehicle voice interaction systems for Mercedes-Benz global vehicles, supporting international deployment across multiple regions with 40+ language capability.
- VolkswagencoreAISpeech provides in-vehicle voice interaction systems for Volkswagen vehicles in China, contributing to VW's connected car capabilities.
- AudicoreAISpeech provides in-vehicle voice interaction systems for Audi vehicles supporting over 40 languages, enabling near-human conversational interaction with regional accent adaptability for global deployment.
- SAIC GM WulingmajorAISpeech co-develops in-car voice interaction experiences for SAIC GM Wuling vehicles.
- Great Wall MotormajorAISpeech co-develops in-car voice interaction experiences for Great Wall Motor vehicles.
- IM (Zhiji Auto)majorAISpeech provides in-car voice interaction systems for IM (Zhiji) premium electric vehicles.
- HaiermajorAISpeech provides full-link voice interaction technology for Haier's smart home appliances including white goods and kitchen appliances.
- HisensemajorAISpeech provides voice interaction technology for Hisense consumer electronics products.
- DreamemajorAISpeech provides voice interaction technology for Dreame's smart home cleaning devices and appliances.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
AISpeech competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Cerence Inc. Cerence is the leading pure-play automotive conversational AI company, providing embedded voice, NLP, and AI assistants for global automakers. It is the most direct competitor to AISpeech's in-vehicle voice stack and competes head-to-head for the same Mercedes-Benz, Audi, VW, and Chinese OEM design wins.
- SoundHound AI: SoundHound develops voice AI and conversational intelligence for automotive, restaurant, and IoT customers, including its own LLM-powered assistant. It is a direct peer to AISpeech's conversational AI platform across automotive, IoT, and enterprise verticals, with overlapping target customers and a similar multilingual strategy.
- iFlytek: iFlytek is China's largest speech and AI company, with deep ASR/TTS/NLP capabilities and broad deployment in education, automotive, and government markets. It is the closest large-scale Chinese competitor to AISpeech and competes directly for in-vehicle voice, education device, and smart IoT contracts.
- Unisound: Unisound (云知声) is a Chinese AI company specializing in speech recognition, natural language understanding, and IoT intelligence, with deployments across smart home, automotive, and healthcare. It is a direct peer to AISpeech in Chinese conversational AI, particularly in the smart IoT and automotive segments.
Broad incumbents
- Baidu: Baidu operates DuerOS, a major Chinese voice assistant platform, plus Apollo for autonomous driving and Ernie LLM. As a broad Chinese tech incumbent with significant voice AI investments, Baidu competes with AISpeech across automotive, IoT, and conversational AI, though AISpeech typically wins on specialized automotive integration.
- Amazon (Alexa Auto): Amazon's Alexa Auto and broader Alexa voice AI ecosystem compete with AISpeech in connected vehicle and smart home voice experiences. As a global incumbent with massive R&D and consumer reach, Amazon is an indirect but material competitor for OEM and IoT voice interface deals.
- Google (Google Assistant / Android Auto): Google's Google Assistant and Android Automotive OS provide voice AI integrated directly into vehicles and consumer devices. It is a broad incumbent competitor to AISpeech in the global automotive and consumer electronics voice stack market.
- Shure Incorporated: Shure is a leading global manufacturer of professional microphones and audio electronics, including ceiling and array microphones for conference rooms. It competes with AISpeech's MA600D and MC10 in the Pro AV and enterprise meeting room market.
- Sennheiser (Sennheiser Business Communication): Sennheiser's Business Communication division produces professional ceiling array microphones and conference room audio solutions (e.g., TeamConnect Ceiling). It is a broad incumbent peer to AISpeech's smart office microphone hardware line in the Pro AV market.
Others
- Biamp Systems: Biamp manufactures professional AV signal processing, conferencing, and loudspeaker products for conference rooms and large venues. As an adjacent Pro AV ecosystem participant, Biamp is comparable to AISpeech's MC10 ceiling microphone business in target customer (enterprise AV/IT) and use case (conference room audio).
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
AISpeech social profiles
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AISpeech leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
AISpeech funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds10 records
Investors15 records
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AISpeech M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments4 records
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Frequently asked questions about AISpeech
What does AISpeech do?
AISpeech develops and sells full-stack conversational AI technologies spanning speech recognition, speech synthesis, natural language understanding, dialogue management, and a proprietary large language model (AISPEECH DFM). The company delivers these as voice interaction SDKs, AI software, voice modules, AI chips, and integrated hardware-software solutions to automotive OEMs (Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BYD, SAIC) for in-vehicle voice assistants and to consumer electronics manufacturers (Haier, Hisense, Dreame) for smart IoT devices. It also sells own-brand professional audio products (MA600D Matrix Array Microphone, MC10 Ceiling Microphone) and AI Office Notebooks through online channels.
Is AISpeech a public or private company?
AISpeech is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was AISpeech founded?
AISpeech was founded in 2007. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is AISpeech based?
AISpeech is headquartered in Jiangshan, China, in the Asia region.
How does AISpeech make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. B2B Voice Interaction Technology Licensing (SDK/SaaS) is the primary driver. The others are proprietary Hardware Products (AI Notebooks, Ceiling Microphones, MA600D), system-Level Smart Mobility Solutions and IPO Proceeds (Pending).
Who are AISpeech's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Cerence Inc., SoundHound AI, iFlytek and Unisound. Broad incumbents are Baidu, Amazon (Alexa Auto), Google (Google Assistant / Android Auto), Shure Incorporated and Sennheiser (Sennheiser Business Communication). Biamp Systems is listed as an others.
Does AISpeech have an API?
No public API is recorded for AISpeech.
What industry is AISpeech in?
AISpeech's product category is Conversational AI Software & Speech Recognition Platform. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAAAFAC, Conversational AI Platforms (chat/voice bots, orchestration), with a secondary code of HDAAAFAD, Voice Assistants & Voice UI (VUI). Its NAICS code is 51321 and its SIC code is 7372.