Li Di is the founder of Xiaoice. Xiaoice has raised $154M in total funding. Latest round: Series A. Backed by NetEase, GGV Capital, Qiji Chuangtan.
Li Di is the founder and CEO of Xiaoice, an independent AI company that spun off from Microsoft in 2020. He is recognized as the "Father of Microsoft Xiaoice" for his role in developing the chatbot prior to its spin-off. As of 2025, Li Di holds 25% equity in Xiaoice and has also launched a new venture called Nextie.
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