Quhuo Limited and its variable‑interest entity, Beijing Quhuo Technology Co., Ltd., entered into a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Wons (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd., an artificial‑intelligence data services provider, to establish joint‑venture companies in China, Vietnam, Germany, and the United States.
Under the agreement, Wons will supply data‑annotation standards, project workflow design, and quality‑management systems, while Quhuo will leverage its nationwide workforce organization capabilities to recruit, allocate, and manage large‑scale data‑production personnel. The collaboration will cover image, audio, text, and point‑cloud data, aiming to shorten project ramp‑up times and increase delivery capacity for AI training projects.
Quhuo’s core gig‑economy platform has experienced a 17.1% decline in revenue in 2025, a net loss of RMB150.5 million, and an operating margin of –7.0%. The partnership represents a strategic diversification into the AI data services market, which is projected to grow at a CAGR of 22.95% from 2026 to 2031.
Wons, founded in 2021, has served over 100 enterprise clients, including ByteDance, Tencent, Baidu, iFlytek, SAIC Motor, and BAIC Group. By combining Wons’ technical expertise with Quhuo’s extensive workforce management infrastructure, the joint venture aims to meet the labor‑intensive demands of high‑quality data annotation.
The joint‑venture plan extends beyond China, with localized data‑production facilities planned in Vietnam, Germany, and the United States. This international expansion is intended to provide global AI companies with scalable, high‑quality data services and to create a new revenue stream for Quhuo.
Quhuo’s CEO said, "This partnership enables us to combine our established workforce organization capabilities with growing AI data demands, forming new service capabilities. We look forward to creating new growth opportunities on top of our existing business." Wons’ CEO added, "As AI applications continue to evolve, the scale and quality requirements for data services are increasing. Through our partnership with Quhuo, we can more efficiently organize large‑scale data production capabilities and further enhance project delivery efficiency. This collaboration will help accelerate the implementation of data services across more industry scenarios."
The partnership aligns with China’s broader AI ecosystem strategy, which seeks to build a self‑reliant AI industry amid U.S. export restrictions. Quhuo has recently received a staff delisting determination from Nasdaq and is now trading on the OTC market, underscoring the importance of new growth avenues for the company.
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