Cihon Technology
Connected vehicle data intelligence for auto insurance and automotive OEMs
Overview
Cihon Technology (Chinese: Caihong Wireless) is a vehicle big data platform provider headquartered in Beijing, China. Founded in 2011, the company connects Internet of Vehicles (IoV) telematics data with analytics services for auto insurers and automotive manufacturers. Its data platform processes signals from pre-installed vehicle systems and third-party telematics providers to support usage-based insurance (UBI), driver behavior scoring, and OEM data management.
The company offers two primary platform families: an insurance-focused data intelligence system called CARE, which enables UBI product development and precision marketing for carriers, and the Heimdall platform for automotive OEMs, which provides connected vehicle data asset management and analytics. A consumer-facing mobile application, Car Easy, delivers driving diagnostics and behavior analysis directly to end users.
Cihon has raised approximately USD 39.2M through Series C, with investors including Dongfeng Motor, GAC Capital, Marathon Venture Partners, and Huizhou Desay SV Automotive. The company serves 15+ insurance brands, manages over 2.1 billion CNY in cumulative insurance premiums through its CARE platform, and maintains 40+ technology partnerships with automotive manufacturers. It received the Chinese government's "Little Giant" enterprise designation in 2022.
Products & Services
CARE Service System
A data intelligence platform that connects vehicle IoT data with insurance underwriting and marketing workflows. Enables carriers to build UBI products, assess driving risk, and run precision marketing campaigns based on real driving behavior.
Key Features
- Usage-based insurance (UBI) product development
- Driving behavior scoring and risk classification
- Precision marketing and policyholder segmentation
- Cumulative premium management (2.1 billion CNY+ processed)
Target Users: Auto insurance carriers
Heimdall Platform
A standardized big data application platform for automotive OEMs, released in January 2020. Provides vehicle data asset management, analytics dashboards, and tools to help manufacturers leverage connected vehicle data across manufacturing, R&D, and sales functions.
Key Features
- OEM vehicle data asset management
- Data analytics and reporting dashboards
- Personalized driver service delivery
- Gamified vehicle lifestyle services for end users
Target Users: Automotive OEMs and manufacturers
Car Easy
A consumer mobile telematics application that provides vehicle diagnostics, car assessment, and driving behavior analysis. Uses ECO DRIVE modeling to identify unsafe driving habits and provide corrective feedback.
Key Features
- Real-time vehicle diagnostics and health assessment
- Driving behavior scoring via ECO DRIVE model
- Driver coaching and habit improvement feedback
- Integration with OEM telematics data streams
Target Users: Individual drivers; end users of OEM and insurer programs
At a Glance
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- Beijing, China
- Employees
- 51-200
- Funding
- Series C+
Category & Focus
- Category
- Data & Analytics
- Subcategories
- Telematics Usage-Based Insurance Vehicle IoT Data Connected Vehicle Analytics
- Insurance Verticals
- P&C Personal
- Target Customers
- Carriers
Customers
- Dongfeng Motor (strategic OEM partner)
- GAC Capital partner companies
- 15+ insurance brand partners (unnamed)
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Last updated: 2026-05-11