Beijing Baiying Liancheng Technology Co Ltd

Founded: 2014

Staff: 11

The company runs a social-networking app called Duckr Travel, which is designed for the tourism industry. The platform helps people find trust-worthy traveling companions while protecting personal details. It also connects tourists with local guides and helps them find accommodation. The app had 157,000 users by the middle of April, attracting 3,000 to 5,000 new clients everyday.

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“As soon as I open my eyes every morning, the first thing I do is to see how many new users have downloaded the app. Although I only sleep four hours, I’m very energetic because I’m doing what I love.”

Liu Tongyi, 28, CEO of Duckr Travel