36Kr Exclusive | Starry Sky Photography Equipment Brand, Invested by Li Zexiang, Secures Millions of USD in Funding, Product to Launch on Crowdfunding Soon
Starry Field (Chongqing) Technology, a startup focused on astrophotography equipment, has secured millions of dollars in new funding from Linear Capital. The company, founded in 2024, aims to simplify astrophotography for the general public by developing integrated hardware and software solutions. Their upcoming product, a "Robot Camera," is designed to automate complex processes like long exposures and post-processing, making astrophotography accessible to users without specialized equipment or extensive technical knowledge. The company plans to launch this new product via a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter in late 2026. AI
IMPACT This product aims to democratize astrophotography using AI, potentially creating a new market for automated creative tools.