Shanghai Active Technology raises 3.3 billion yuan in record angel round for brain‑computer interfaces

Shanghai Active Technology Co., a startup focused on invasive brain‑computer interface (BCI) technology, announced the completion of a 3.3 billion yuan (approximately $460 million) angel‑round financing on August 3. The round set a Chinese BCI‑sector record and was led by Zhongke Chuangxing, with participation from investors including Lenovo Star, Jiuhe Ventures, Daotong Investment, Inno Angel Fund, BGI Songhe Biotech Fund, Jifeng Capital and Jiadao Capital.

The funding will be used to expand facilities, upgrade equipment, advance clinical trials and grow the team. Active Technology, founded in February 2026, has built a 2,500‑square‑metre office and GMP workshop and plans to construct a new headquarters of over 10,000 square metres by the end of 2026, employing more than 100 staff. The company aims to commercialise invasive BCI products for motor, visual and emotional applications.