Nxin

Beijing Agricultural Information Network Technology Group Co., Ltd. is a high-tech agricultural internet company that aims to transform agriculture through the internet and build an influential agricultural digital ecosystem. In 2018, it completed a B-round financing round with a pre-investment valuation of 7 billion yuan, becoming a unicorn in the agricultural internet sector.

A robot equipped with cameras and sensors monitors pig behavior, feed consumption, and environmental conditions at a farm in Yancheng, Jiangsu. The system tracks real-time data such as water intake, temperature, and disease indicators to optimize farm management. This AI-driven approach enhances efficiency and health monitoring in livestock operations.

Oct 2026chinadaily.com.cnNews article

Nxin, a Chinese agritech unicorn valued over $1 billion, transitions from a platform provider to a data-driven financier in China’s hog sector. The company leverages its flagship product, Pig Networks (zhulianwang), to integrate big-data analytics into agricultural financing. This shift enables Nxin to offer tailored financial services and risk management solutions for hog producers.

Aug 2025Big Data & SocietyNews article

Pham Thi Huong shifts from traditional coffee farming in Vietnam’s central highlands to cultivating strawberries using **vertical farming techniques on rock-based substrates**. The approach eliminates soil dependency, leveraging controlled-environment agriculture to boost yields and sustainability in resource-scarce regions. Asia’s agricultural sector increasingly adopts such high-tech methods to address labor shortages and climate challenges.

Jul 2022KrASIANews article

China’s startup ecosystem sees 37 companies reach unicorn status in 2018, reflecting rapid valuation growth. These firms span sectors including fintech, e-commerce, and mobility, with investments from global and domestic venture capital. The surge underscores China’s position as a leading hub for high-growth startups, rivaling the U.S. in unicorn creation.

Mar 2019CB Insights ResearchNews article