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Jiemo dui
Legal namestring
颉墨(北京)科技有限公司
Websiteurl
jiemodui.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2014
Descriptiontext

Jiemo dui (芥末堆), operated by Xiemo (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. (颉墨(北京)科技有限公司), is a Beijing-headquartered B2B media and industry exchange platform founded in 2014. The company publishes original editorial coverage across three verticals — education, smart agriculture (智慧农业), and silver economy (银发经济) — and serves enterprise decision-makers including edtech companies, traditional education institutions, education investors, agritech professionals, and elderly-care operators. Distribution runs across a flagship website (jiemodui.com), an English-language mirror (en.jmdedu.com), a WeChat public account with 70W+ subscribers across 26 channels, an email newsletter, and the Jiemo Course mobile app, supplemented by 100+ content syndication partners. Reported scale signals include 20+ daily articles with ~73% originality, 2.52M monthly website page views, 15.23M monthly cross-channel reach, and claimed coverage of 100M+ global education practitioners.

The underlying technology is a standard web-based multi-channel content management and publishing stack with localized distribution layers; no proprietary algorithms, patents, or APIs are disclosed. AI is deployed primarily inside the editorial workflow — generative AI for article drafting, cover image creation, video/audio production, NLP for topic categorization, and a content recommendation engine — rather than as a standalone product. The commercial offering is layered: a content/media audience monetized through advertising and brand-marketing services to education companies (Toutiao ranking and Site-vertical #1 awards support the audience-attract story), plus an event and international exchange business built around the GET Education Technology Conference (GET教育科技大会), Global Education Elite Inspection Tours (全球教育精英考察团), and Eduer salons (Eduer思享会).

The revenue model is described as advertising and brand-services revenue with no publicly disclosed pricing, subscription tiers, or per-event rates. The GTM motion is content-led: high-frequency original articles attract professionals, who are then converted into advertising inventory, event sponsorship, and bespoke new-media marketing engagements. The company has run 11+ years without disclosed outside venture or private equity investment, has 11–50 employees, and maintains international exchange activity across at least 11 countries/regions (USA, Israel, UK, Qatar, Singapore, Thailand, Finland, South Africa, Japan, Korea, Taiwan). Customer logos are not publicly listed, and no segment-level revenue split is disclosed.

Short descriptiontext

Jiemo dui (芥末堆) is a Beijing-based B2B media and industry exchange platform founded in 2014, publishing original editorial coverage on education, smart agriculture, and silver economy for enterprise professionals, and monetizing via advertising, brand services, and branded events such as the GET Education Technology Conference.

Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
11–50
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersBeijing, China
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Beijing
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China
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Asia
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
industry media platform, education news, smart agriculture content, silver economy insights, B2B content marketing
Industry1 code
1Technology & B2B PR
CodeMPAAADACPrimaryYes
NAICS code1 code
  • Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers516210
Product category
Industry Media and B2B Content Platform
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GTM motion1 record

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Revenue model1 record
1Advertising and brand services
TypeAdvertising
Description

The platform provides advertising services and brand cooperation services for education companies, including event planning and new media marketing solutions.

jiemodui.com
Marketing channels7 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

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Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeDigital Commerce or Conte…
Digital Commerce or Content
Brand1 of 3 records shown
1GET教育科技大会
Description

Annual flagship conference for education technology practitioners in China, gathering domestic and international education innovators to share experiences and explore cutting-edge edtech products.

jiemodui.com
+2 more records
Core offering1 text field

芥末堆 (Jiemo dui) operates a multi-sided B2B industry exchange platform that publishes original news, in-depth analysis, and capital market intelligence across three vertical sectors: education, smart agriculture (智慧农业), and the silver economy (银发经济). The platform monetizes primarily through advertising and brand-marketing services for enterprise clients in these industries, supplemented by industry events such as the annual GET Education Technology Conference and organized international education exchange tours.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 3 values shown
  • Global coverage of 100M+ English-speaking country education practitioners
+2 more records
Product overview1 text field

Jiemo dui (芥末堆) operates as a multi-sided industry exchange platform established in 2014, covering three core sectors: education, smart agriculture, and silver economy. The platform primarily offers content services including news reporting, in-depth analysis, and industry observation, complemented by event products like the GET Education Technology Conference and Global Education Elite Inspection Tours. Their English site expands reach to international audiences with 100+ countries covered. The platform's content scope spans from early childhood education to lifelong learning, featuring specialized albums for education technology topics, while their business services include market cooperation and brand collaboration. The main platform serves as the core product, supported by specialized topic collections and event-based offerings.

Product and service6 records
1芥末堆主站 (Jiemo dui Main Platform)
CategoryIndustry Media Platform
Description

A multi-sided industry exchange service platform covering education, smart agriculture, and silver economy sectors, providing news, in-depth reports, observations, and capital market intelligence to industry professionals.

2芥末堆教育科技专辑 (Education Technology Albums)
CategoryContent Collection
Description

Specialized topic collections featuring education technology conferences, AI in education, and international education exchange programs, organized as curated albums on the platform.

3GET教育科技大会 (Global Education Technology Conference)
CategoryIndustry Conference
Description

Annual high-end gathering for Chinese education practitioners featuring domestic and international education experts sharing experiences and insights on education technology.

4全球教育精英考察团 (Global Education Elite Inspection Tour)
CategoryIndustry Exchange Service
Description

Organized international exchange and high-end inspection tours for the global education industry, helping Chinese companies explore overseas markets and showcasing Chinese edtech development abroad.

5芥末课 (Jiemo Course)
CategoryLearning Platform
Description

Learning platform and educational resources section accessible via mobile application, delivering course-style content to users.

6Brand and Marketing Cooperation Services
CategoryMarketing Services
Description

Advertising and brand cooperation services for education and related industry companies, including event planning and new media marketing solutions.

Scale indicator7 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership9 partners
1西安交通大学 (Xi'an Jiaotong University)
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Jiemo dui supports education exchange between Xi'an Jiaotong University and international partners through their platform and events.

jiemodui.com
2南京审计大学 (Nanjing Audit University)
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Jiemo dui collaborates with Nanjing Audit University on international education exchange initiatives.

jiemodui.com
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Jiemo dui maintains cooperation with CEIBS for education industry insights and exchange.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Jiemo dui cooperates with USTC on technology education and innovation topics.

5上海财经大学 (Shanghai University of Finance and Economics)
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Jiemo dui collaborates with Shanghai University of Finance and Economics on education business and policy analysis.

jiemodui.com
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Jiemo dui works with Beijing Foreign Studies University on international education exchange.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Jiemo dui maintains academic exchange relationship with Beijing Normal University.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Jiemo dui cooperates with Soochow University on education research and exchange.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Jiemo dui has led 154 Chinese education companies and 292 founders overseas for exchange; hosted 728 overseas education companies and 1000+ founders visiting China. Has organized or co-organized education conferences in USA, Israel, UK, Qatar, Singapore, Thailand, Finland, South Africa, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and other countries/regions.

Recent move5 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
1钛媒体 (TMTPost)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Chinese B2B technology media platform with strong industry coverage and event operations. Comparable as a content-led B2B media business targeting technology and industry decision-makers in China.

2投资界 (PEdaily)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Major Chinese venture capital and investment industry media platform. Comparable as a B2B vertical media (VC/investment) serving industry professionals with original content, events, and database services.

3虎嗅 (Huxiu)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Established Chinese tech and business media outlet with a broad readership among professionals and investors. Overlapping business model (original commentary, advertising, events) but with a wider industry scope than Jiemo dui's vertical focus.

TypeDirect peer
Description

China-focused English-language B2B tech media covering startups and innovation, with bilingual coverage similar to Jiemo dui's en.jmdedu.com site. Comparable in serving international audiences interested in Chinese technology industries.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Chinese tech media platform covering innovation, startups, and consumer technology with content-led GTM. Comparable as a B2B technology media brand serving industry professionals.

636氪 (36Kr)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Major Chinese B2B tech and new-economy media platform covering startups, venture capital, and emerging industries. Highly comparable business model (B2B content + events + services) serving industry professionals in technology.

TypeEmerging player
Description

US-based B2B media outlet covering education technology, serving edtech entrepreneurs, educators, and investors. Comparable as an education-vertical content platform with events and industry intelligence, though operating in a different geography.

8多知网 (Duozhi)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Long-standing Chinese B2B media outlet focused on the education industry, covering K-12, higher education, and edtech. Directly comparable as a Chinese education-vertical content platform serving industry decision-makers.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Chinese B2B financial media platform focused on financial industry professionals with similar vertical-media business model. Comparable structure as an industry-vertical content platform monetizing via advertising, events, and corporate services.

10鲸媒体 (Jingmeiti / Whale Media)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Chinese B2B media outlet specializing in education industry reporting, including investment activity and company profiles. Direct competitor in education-vertical journalism and industry intelligence.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses4 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment3 records

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Ideal customer profile3 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
Yes
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI capability8 records

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AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Core technology
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Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Jiemo dui

Industry Media and B2B Content Platformjiemodui.com

Jiemo dui (芥末堆) is a Beijing-based B2B media and industry exchange platform founded in 2014, publishing original editorial coverage on education, smart agriculture, and silver economy for enterprise professionals, and monetizing via advertising, brand services, and branded events such as the GET Education Technology Conference.

What Jiemo dui does

Jiemo dui (芥末堆), operated by Xiemo (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. (颉墨(北京)科技有限公司), is a Beijing-headquartered B2B media and industry exchange platform founded in 2014. The company publishes original editorial coverage across three verticals — education, smart agriculture (智慧农业), and silver economy (银发经济) — and serves enterprise decision-makers including edtech companies, traditional education institutions, education investors, agritech professionals, and elderly-care operators. Distribution runs across a flagship website (jiemodui.com), an English-language mirror (en.jmdedu.com), a WeChat public account with 70W+ subscribers across 26 channels, an email newsletter, and the Jiemo Course mobile app, supplemented by 100+ content syndication partners. Reported scale signals include 20+ daily articles with ~73% originality, 2.52M monthly website page views, 15.23M monthly cross-channel reach, and claimed coverage of 100M+ global education practitioners.

The underlying technology is a standard web-based multi-channel content management and publishing stack with localized distribution layers; no proprietary algorithms, patents, or APIs are disclosed. AI is deployed primarily inside the editorial workflow — generative AI for article drafting, cover image creation, video/audio production, NLP for topic categorization, and a content recommendation engine — rather than as a standalone product. The commercial offering is layered: a content/media audience monetized through advertising and brand-marketing services to education companies (Toutiao ranking and Site-vertical #1 awards support the audience-attract story), plus an event and international exchange business built around the GET Education Technology Conference (GET教育科技大会), Global Education Elite Inspection Tours (全球教育精英考察团), and Eduer salons (Eduer思享会).

The revenue model is described as advertising and brand-services revenue with no publicly disclosed pricing, subscription tiers, or per-event rates. The GTM motion is content-led: high-frequency original articles attract professionals, who are then converted into advertising inventory, event sponsorship, and bespoke new-media marketing engagements. The company has run 11+ years without disclosed outside venture or private equity investment, has 11–50 employees, and maintains international exchange activity across at least 11 countries/regions (USA, Israel, UK, Qatar, Singapore, Thailand, Finland, South Africa, Japan, Korea, Taiwan). Customer logos are not publicly listed, and no segment-level revenue split is disclosed.

Jiemo dui firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Jiemo dui
Legal name
颉墨(北京)科技有限公司
Website
https://jiemodui.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2014
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
Jiemo dui (芥末堆) is a Beijing-based B2B media and industry exchange platform founded in 2014, publishing original editorial coverage on education, smart agriculture, and silver economy for enterprise professionals, and monetizing via advertising, brand services, and branded events such as the GET Education Technology Conference.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Jiemo dui industry classification

Industry
Product category
Industry Media and B2B Content Platform
NAICS
Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210)
akta.pro primary industry
Technology & B2B PR (MPAAADAC)

Keywords

  • Industry media platform
  • Education news
  • Smart agriculture content
  • Silver economy insights
  • B2B content marketing

Where Jiemo dui is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Beijing
HQ country
China
HQ region
Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

Jiemo dui business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Digital Commerce or Content
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Advertising and brand services: The platform provides advertising services and brand cooperation services for education companies, including event planning and new media marketing solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Jiemo dui product offering

Product offering

Core offering

芥末堆 (Jiemo dui) operates a multi-sided B2B industry exchange platform that publishes original news, in-depth analysis, and capital market intelligence across three vertical sectors: education, smart agriculture (智慧农业), and the silver economy (银发经济). The platform monetizes primarily through advertising and brand-marketing services for enterprise clients in these industries, supplemented by industry events such as the annual GET Education Technology Conference and organized international education exchange tours.

Product overview

Jiemo dui (芥末堆) operates as a multi-sided industry exchange platform established in 2014, covering three core sectors: education, smart agriculture, and silver economy. The platform primarily offers content services including news reporting, in-depth analysis, and industry observation, complemented by event products like the GET Education Technology Conference and Global Education Elite Inspection Tours. Their English site expands reach to international audiences with 100+ countries covered. The platform's content scope spans from early childhood education to lifelong learning, featuring specialized albums for education technology topics, while their business services include market cooperation and brand collaboration. The main platform serves as the core product, supported by specialized topic collections and event-based offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • GET教育科技大会: Annual flagship conference for education technology practitioners in China, gathering domestic and international education innovators to share experiences and explore cutting-edge edtech products.
  • 全球教育精英考察团
  • Eduer思享会

Products and services

  • 芥末堆主站 (Jiemo dui Main Platform) A multi-sided industry exchange service platform covering education, smart agriculture, and silver economy sectors, providing news, in-depth reports, observations, and capital market intelligence to industry professionals.
  • 芥末堆教育科技专辑 (Education Technology Albums) Specialized topic collections featuring education technology conferences, AI in education, and international education exchange programs, organized as curated albums on the platform.
  • GET教育科技大会 (Global Education Technology Conference) Annual high-end gathering for Chinese education practitioners featuring domestic and international education experts sharing experiences and insights on education technology.
  • 全球教育精英考察团 (Global Education Elite Inspection Tour) Organized international exchange and high-end inspection tours for the global education industry, helping Chinese companies explore overseas markets and showcasing Chinese edtech development abroad.
  • 芥末课 (Jiemo Course) Learning platform and educational resources section accessible via mobile application, delivering course-style content to users.
  • Brand and Marketing Cooperation Services Advertising and brand cooperation services for education and related industry companies, including event planning and new media marketing solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

  • Global coverage of 100M+ English-speaking country education practitioners
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use Jiemo dui

Customer profile

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Jiemo dui technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Jiemo dui partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

  • 西安交通大学 (Xi'an Jiaotong University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJiemo dui supports education exchange between Xi'an Jiaotong University and international partners through their platform and events.
  • 南京审计大学 (Nanjing Audit University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJiemo dui collaborates with Nanjing Audit University on international education exchange initiatives.
  • 中欧国际工商学院 (CEIBS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJiemo dui maintains cooperation with CEIBS for education industry insights and exchange.
  • 中国科学技术大学 (USTC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJiemo dui cooperates with USTC on technology education and innovation topics.
  • 上海财经大学 (Shanghai University of Finance and Economics)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJiemo dui collaborates with Shanghai University of Finance and Economics on education business and policy analysis.
  • 北京外国语大学 (Beijing Foreign Studies University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJiemo dui works with Beijing Foreign Studies University on international education exchange.
  • 北京师范大学 (Beijing Normal University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJiemo dui maintains academic exchange relationship with Beijing Normal University.
  • 苏州大学 (Soochow University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJiemo dui cooperates with Soochow University on education research and exchange.
  • Global Education Companies and InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJiemo dui has led 154 Chinese education companies and 292 founders overseas for exchange; hosted 728 overseas education companies and 1000+ founders visiting China. Has organized or co-organized education conferences in USA, Israel, UK, Qatar, Singapore, Thailand, Finland, South Africa, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and other countries/regions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Jiemo dui competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • 钛媒体 (TMTPost): Chinese B2B technology media platform with strong industry coverage and event operations. Comparable as a content-led B2B media business targeting technology and industry decision-makers in China.
  • 投资界 (PEdaily): Major Chinese venture capital and investment industry media platform. Comparable as a B2B vertical media (VC/investment) serving industry professionals with original content, events, and database services.
  • TechNode: China-focused English-language B2B tech media covering startups and innovation, with bilingual coverage similar to Jiemo dui's en.jmdedu.com site. Comparable in serving international audiences interested in Chinese technology industries.
  • PingWest: Chinese tech media platform covering innovation, startups, and consumer technology with content-led GTM. Comparable as a B2B technology media brand serving industry professionals.
  • 36氪 (36Kr): Major Chinese B2B tech and new-economy media platform covering startups, venture capital, and emerging industries. Highly comparable business model (B2B content + events + services) serving industry professionals in technology.
  • 多知网 (Duozhi): Long-standing Chinese B2B media outlet focused on the education industry, covering K-12, higher education, and edtech. Directly comparable as a Chinese education-vertical content platform serving industry decision-makers.
  • 蓝鲸财经 (Lanjinger / Blue Whale Finance): Chinese B2B financial media platform focused on financial industry professionals with similar vertical-media business model. Comparable structure as an industry-vertical content platform monetizing via advertising, events, and corporate services.
  • 鲸媒体 (Jingmeiti / Whale Media): Chinese B2B media outlet specializing in education industry reporting, including investment activity and company profiles. Direct competitor in education-vertical journalism and industry intelligence.

Broad incumbents

  • 虎嗅 (Huxiu): Established Chinese tech and business media outlet with a broad readership among professionals and investors. Overlapping business model (original commentary, advertising, events) but with a wider industry scope than Jiemo dui's vertical focus.

Emerging players

  • EdSurge: US-based B2B media outlet covering education technology, serving edtech entrepreneurs, educators, and investors. Comparable as an education-vertical content platform with events and industry intelligence, though operating in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Jiemo dui financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Jiemo dui leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Jiemo dui funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Jiemo dui M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about Jiemo dui

What does Jiemo dui do?

芥末堆 (Jiemo dui) operates a multi-sided B2B industry exchange platform that publishes original news, in-depth analysis, and capital market intelligence across three vertical sectors: education, smart agriculture (智慧农业), and the silver economy (银发经济). The platform monetizes primarily through advertising and brand-marketing services for enterprise clients in these industries, supplemented by industry events such as the annual GET Education Technology Conference and organized international education exchange tours.

Is Jiemo dui a public or private company?

Jiemo dui is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was Jiemo dui founded?

Jiemo dui was founded in 2014. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Jiemo dui based?

Jiemo dui is headquartered in Beijing, China, in the Asia region.

How does Jiemo dui make money?

One revenue line is on record: advertising and brand services.

Who are Jiemo dui's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are 钛媒体 (TMTPost), 投资界 (PEdaily), TechNode, PingWest, 36氪 (36Kr), 多知网 (Duozhi), 蓝鲸财经 (Lanjinger / Blue Whale Finance) and 鲸媒体 (Jingmeiti / Whale Media). 虎嗅 (Huxiu) is listed as a broad incumbent. EdSurge is listed as an emerging player.

Does Jiemo dui have an API?

No public API is recorded for Jiemo dui.

What industry is Jiemo dui in?

Jiemo dui's product category is Industry Media and B2B Content Platform. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAAADAC, Technology & B2B PR. Its NAICS code is 516210.

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