Ex-Qwen Lead Justin Lin Launches Agent Startup Pragmatik Labs
zainhas · x · 2026-08-12
Justin Lin, former head of Alibaba's Qwen team, announced the launch of his new startup Pragmatik Labs in Shanghai. The company focuses on developing next-generation agents that operate across both digital and physical worlds.
The startup has secured its latest funding round co-led by Gaorong Ventures and Sequoia Capital China Seed Fund, with backing from Tencent and the Shanghai Engine Fund.
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