HeyWhale
和鲸科技
HeyWhale (和鲸科技) is a Chinese data-science team collaboration platform founded by CEO Fan Xiangwei. The company traces its origins to Kesci (科赛网), which starting in 2016 partnered with Baidu, Trip.com Group, and PPDAI to run algorithm competitions . Linear Capital made an angel-round investment in HeyWhale and describes it as combining PLG and community-driven models ; the firm has since featured the company in its portfolio communications . In a 2022 interview with Linear Capital, Fan framed the company's focus as building products for "data science team collaboration," an early and relatively rare specialization in China .
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No More 2020-Too, a Hopeful 2023 — Linear Capital's 2022 Year in Review
2022 was a difficult year for many, and the venture capital industry was no exception. Linear Capital has long been bullish on the future of AI integrated with industry and digitalization, but in 2022, uncertainty increased, and even tech investment — long seen as "an oasis in the desert" — was not immune to pessimism. According to data compiled by IT Juzi, both the number and value of investment deals in China's new economy sector declined for two consecutive quarters in the first half of the year, and deal activity remained subdued after the third quarter.
"Data Science Team Collaboration" Explained: Hejing Technology Founder and CEO Fan Xiangwei Breaks Down What It Actually Means
Fan Xiangwei, founder and CEO of HeyWhale, is a rare breed — one of the earliest entrants in a niche most overlook: data science team collaboration tools. He sat down with *Dear Data* to share what's on his mind.
