Ex-Tongyi Core Researcher Junyang Founds Pragmatik Labs for Cross-World AI Agents
BanghuaZ · x · 2026-08-12
AI researcher Junyang (@JustinLin610) announced the launch of his new startup Pragmatik Labs in Shanghai, focusing on developing next-generation agents that operate across both digital and physical worlds.
The company has secured a new funding round co-led by Sequoia China and Gaorong Ventures, with additional backing from Tencent and the Shanghai Engine Fund.
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