# IRIS answer

> who founded Xilect

**Xilect** (China, Wuxi): Designs on-robot computing chips and software for humanoid and embodied-AI robots, co-founded by GPU maker MetaX and robot maker UBTech.
Founders: Yang Xianbo (杨献波) (CEO), Chen Weiliang (陈维良) (Chairman; founder of MetaX), Zhou Jian (周剑) (Vice chairman; founder of UBTech).
Backers: 纪源资本, 经纬创投.
- Raised a RMB 500M angel round co-led by 纪源资本 and 经纬创投, with eight other investors. (Xilect (company announcement), 2026-11-12) https://xilect.com/news/angel-round-financing/
- Plans to give robot makers a development and testing platform in 2027 and release its first chip in 2028. (TechNode, 2026-11-13) https://technode.com/2026/11/13/metax-and-ubtech-backed-robotics-chip-startup-xilect-raises-rmb-500-million/
In their words: “具身智能的价值，最终要体现在机器人能否解决真实问题。” (“The value of embodied AI must ultimately show in whether robots can solve real problems.”), Yang Xianbo (杨献波), Xilect (company announcement), 2026-11-12. https://xilect.com/news/angel-round-financing/
Verified by IRIS on 2026-11-13: https://iris-media.xyz/startups/xilect

## Sources
- [Raised a RMB 500M angel round co-led by 纪源资本 and 经纬创投, with eight other investors.](https://xilect.com/news/angel-round-financing/) · Xilect (company announcement), 2026-11-12
- [Plans to give robot makers a development and testing platform in 2027 and release its first chip in 2028.](https://technode.com/2026/11/13/metax-and-ubtech-backed-robotics-chip-startup-xilect-raises-rmb-500-million/) · TechNode, 2026-11-13
- [Quote: Yang Xianbo (杨献波)](https://xilect.com/news/angel-round-financing/) · Xilect (company announcement), 2026-11-12

## Cite as
Xilect profile, IRIS Startup Atlas. IRIS (iris-media.xyz), 2026-11-13. https://iris-media.xyz/startups/xilect