NIO Capital

NIO Capital, established in 2016 and based in Shanghai, is a private equity firm focused on early-stage investments in the automotive, new energy, and technology sectors. Sponsored by NIO, the firm aims to capitalize on its unique access to global and Chinese innovations, as well as its extensive market insight. NIO Capital invests in various fields, including electric vehicles, autonomous driving, shared mobility, new energy networks, and new materials, with an emphasis on creating category-leading companies. Additionally, the firm seeks to incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into its investment strategy, reflecting a commitment to sustainable development in its investment choices.

Yao Li

Partner

William Li

Managing Partner

Ian Zhu

Managing Partner

51 past transactions

Bebest Automotive Electronics specializes in the production and research of advanced automotive electronic products. The company focuses on developing intelligent chassis core components and chassis domain controllers, which are essential for modern vehicle systems. Additionally, Bebest offers technical services related to autonomous driving, as well as electronic mechanical brake systems and steering-by-wire systems. By providing high-quality solutions for chassis-by-wire technology, Bebest aims to meet the growing demands of the global automotive market.

CIX Technology

Seed Round in 2022
CIX Technology develops high-performance, next-generation intelligent computing solutions.

Yunchuang Zhixing

Seed Round in 2022
Yunchuang Zhixing is an unmanned sanitation autonomous vehicle developer.

MINIEYE

Series D in 2022
MINIEYE devotes to lead change in auto industry, by utilizing cutting-edge computer vision technology and providing visual perception system for vehicles. Minieye follows a development project on Advanced Driver Assistance System(ADAS)funded by the MDA of Singapore government.

Uxin

Post in 2022
Uxin Limited operates a used car e-commerce platform in China, providing a comprehensive range of services for both individual consumers and businesses. Through its Uxin Used Car application, the company offers customized car recommendations, financing options, title transfer, delivery, insurance referrals, warranties, and other related services. Additionally, it runs Uxin Auction, which assists business buyers in sourcing vehicles through online auctions. Uxin facilitates used car transactions and collaborates with third-party financing partners to provide financing solutions for buyers. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Beijing, Uxin aims to streamline the used car purchasing process in China.

Sunwoda Electronic

Post in 2022
Sunwoda Electronic Co., Ltd is a prominent manufacturer specializing in the research, design, production, and sale of lithium-ion battery modules. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, the company offers a diverse range of products, including portable power batteries, automobile battery systems, and power management solutions. Sunwoda's lithium-ion batteries are utilized in various applications, such as mobile phones, notebooks, electric vehicles, wearable devices, drones, and energy storage systems. Additionally, the company provides integrated energy solutions, automation services, and laboratory testing. With a focus on innovation and quality, Sunwoda Electronic continues to play a significant role in the global battery market.

Inceptio Technology

Series B in 2022
Inceptio Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is an autonomous trucking start-up based in Jiangxi, China, founded in 2018. The company specializes in transforming line-haul logistics through a nationwide freight network that employs autonomous heavy-duty trucks. By leveraging artificial intelligence, new energy technology, and logistics big data, Inceptio Technology aims to enhance the security, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of transportation services for logistics customers. Its focus on providing transportation-as-a-service positions it to meet the evolving needs of the logistics industry while promoting safer and more efficient freight solutions.

Energy Singularity

Venture Round in 2022
Energy Singularity is a nuclear fusion technology company dedicated to advancing clean energy solutions. The company specializes in developing controllable nuclear fusion technology, focusing on high-magnetic field, high-parameter, standardized high-temperature superconducting tokamak devices. These innovations have the potential for commercial power generation and are supported by sophisticated operation control software systems. By pursuing these objectives, Energy Singularity aims to contribute to achieving energy freedom for humanity.

Newlinks Technology

Series E in 2022
Newlinks Technology is a car refueling service provider, mainly providing one-button cardless refueling service. The application recommends a gas station for the user and offers membership subscription, discounts, and more. In addition, it also provides car maintenance, 4S services, tire services, auto insurance, car care, and other services. Newlinks Technology was founded on 2016.

Standard Robots

Series B in 2022
Developer of industrial mobile robot system and RIoT (Robot Internet of Things) software system designed for semiconductors, auto parts, and the energy industry. The companies AMR (autonomous mobile robot) supplier of manufacturers in SEMI, Electronics, Automotive, and New Energy (li-ion battery and PV) industries, focusing on providing standardized and replicable algorithm application scenarios to realize the flexibility and agility of mobile robots in manufacturing plants, thereby helping clients to realize intelligent logistics transformation.

Wenext

Series B in 2021
Wenext, founded in 2014, specializes in online manufacturing services tailored for makers and small to mid-size enterprises (SMEs). The company has produced over 15 million high-quality parts through its efficient digital production facilities. By offering a flexible supply chain with transparent pricing and 24-hour delivery, Wenext enhances production capacity for its clients. The platform facilitates full self-service production, significantly reducing operational costs and production time, with some orders completed in as little as one day. Wenext is ISO 9001 certified, underscoring its commitment to quality in manufacturing processes.
Beijing Weilan New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise focusing on the development and production of next-generation all-solid-state batteries. One of the battery companies with patents and technologies for all solid-state battery cores. With the core concept of “Huijuwei Blue, Leading Solid State”, the company has a leading domestic and international leading technology and development team.

Ykccn.com

Series B in 2021
Suzhou Yunkuaichong New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. operates an electric charging station platform. The company is based in Nanjing, China.

Ambilight

Series C in 2021
Ambilight Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, specializes in the research, development, and production of flexible smart films. The company is recognized for its innovative technologies in material synthesis, manufacturing processes, and product design, serving a range of applications such as car canopies, side windows, anti-glare rearview mirrors, building curtain walls, and augmented reality glasses. Ambilight operates two innovation centers, one in Shenzhen and another in the United States, collaborating strategically with multiple Fortune Global 500 companies. Through its advancements in electrochromic materials and optical film production, Ambilight aims to enhance energy efficiency and reduce emissions across various industries.

Xreal

Series C in 2021
Nreal Ltd., founded in 2017 and based in Beijing, China, specializes in the development of augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) technologies, primarily focusing on wearable devices. The company's flagship product, Nreal Light, is recognized as the first lightweight and comfortable mixed reality glasses, featuring a vivid display and advanced spatial computing algorithms that deliver an immersive user experience. Nreal aims to democratize mixed reality, making it accessible to a broader audience while encouraging developers to create innovative applications that enhance entertainment, productivity, and other sectors. The company's technology incorporates SLAM-based environment-understanding AI algorithms, further enriching the user experience through interactive and engaging applications.

Ykccn.com

Series B in 2021
Suzhou Yunkuaichong New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. operates an electric charging station platform. The company is based in Nanjing, China.

Innovusion

Series B in 2021
Innovusion, Inc. is a prominent developer of image grade LiDAR sensor systems, specifically designed for level 4 and 5 autonomous vehicles and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Founded in 2016 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Innovusion focuses on providing solutions that combine range, resolution, and hardware-accelerated sensor fusion within a compact and cost-effective framework. This unique approach makes their products suitable for the most demanding applications in the autonomous driving sector. As a venture-backed company, Innovusion is positioned at the forefront of innovation in the rapidly evolving automotive technology landscape.

Inceptio Technology

Series B in 2021
Inceptio Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is an autonomous trucking start-up based in Jiangxi, China, founded in 2018. The company specializes in transforming line-haul logistics through a nationwide freight network that employs autonomous heavy-duty trucks. By leveraging artificial intelligence, new energy technology, and logistics big data, Inceptio Technology aims to enhance the security, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of transportation services for logistics customers. Its focus on providing transportation-as-a-service positions it to meet the evolving needs of the logistics industry while promoting safer and more efficient freight solutions.

Fiture

Series B in 2021
Fiture is a fitness technology company focused on transforming home fitness through innovative hardware and artificial intelligence. The company offers customized online workout courses alongside the manufacturing of intelligent home workout equipment. By leveraging AI technologies, Fiture aims to enhance user experience and support clients in achieving healthier lifestyles through effective at-home fitness solutions.

Newlink

Series E in 2021
Newlink primarily operates as a digital energy service provider. It promotes energy change, the energy Internet of Things EIoT, and an energy new retail platform. It is a dual-material unicorn at home and abroad, one of the world's top 500 new energy companies, with more than 3,000 employees. Covering oil, electricity, hydrogen, and gas multiple energy categories, opening up the upstream and downstream of the energy industry chain, and digitally reconstructing the energy ecology.

Newlinks Technology

Private Equity Round in 2021
Newlinks Technology is a car refueling service provider, mainly providing one-button cardless refueling service. The application recommends a gas station for the user and offers membership subscription, discounts, and more. In addition, it also provides car maintenance, 4S services, tire services, auto insurance, car care, and other services. Newlinks Technology was founded on 2016.

Fiture

Series A in 2020
Fiture is a fitness technology company focused on transforming home fitness through innovative hardware and artificial intelligence. The company offers customized online workout courses alongside the manufacturing of intelligent home workout equipment. By leveraging AI technologies, Fiture aims to enhance user experience and support clients in achieving healthier lifestyles through effective at-home fitness solutions.

Gongsibao

Series B in 2020
Gongsibao, founded in 2014 and based in Chaoyang, China, operates an online-to-offline (O2O) enterprise service platform tailored for startups. The company's software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform offers a range of essential services, including company registration, taxation, intellectual property management, and various financial and legal assistance. By streamlining these processes, Gongsibao enables startups to establish and operate their businesses more efficiently and effectively.

Inceptio Technology

Venture Round in 2020
Inceptio Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is an autonomous trucking start-up based in Jiangxi, China, founded in 2018. The company specializes in transforming line-haul logistics through a nationwide freight network that employs autonomous heavy-duty trucks. By leveraging artificial intelligence, new energy technology, and logistics big data, Inceptio Technology aims to enhance the security, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of transportation services for logistics customers. Its focus on providing transportation-as-a-service positions it to meet the evolving needs of the logistics industry while promoting safer and more efficient freight solutions.

Newlinks Technology

Series D in 2020
Newlinks Technology is a car refueling service provider, mainly providing one-button cardless refueling service. The application recommends a gas station for the user and offers membership subscription, discounts, and more. In addition, it also provides car maintenance, 4S services, tire services, auto insurance, car care, and other services. Newlinks Technology was founded on 2016.

Newlink

Series D in 2020
Newlink primarily operates as a digital energy service provider. It promotes energy change, the energy Internet of Things EIoT, and an energy new retail platform. It is a dual-material unicorn at home and abroad, one of the world's top 500 new energy companies, with more than 3,000 employees. Covering oil, electricity, hydrogen, and gas multiple energy categories, opening up the upstream and downstream of the energy industry chain, and digitally reconstructing the energy ecology.

Shimo Docs

Series B in 2020
Shimo is a cloud-based productivity suite that offers an online collaborative office software solution for document management. It integrates chat, documents, spreadsheets, and additional features into a user-friendly interface, facilitating real-time collaboration among users. This platform allows individuals and teams to create and edit documents online, streamlining communication and enhancing productivity in various work environments. By combining essential office tools within a single application, Shimo aims to simplify the process of document management and collaboration.

Bocloud

Series C in 2020
BoCloud provides professional cloud computing services for enterprise customers, focusing on PaaS technology. BoCloud helps enterprises achieve private hybrid Cloud Architecture of IT system and automatic maintenance, to realize the unification of multiple resources management. Their core management team comes from the ISCAS, Microsoft, Ali cloud, HUAWEI. BoCloud has a number of independent intellectual property rights in the IaaS/PaaS/Automation Maintenance field.

Newlink

Series C in 2019
Newlink primarily operates as a digital energy service provider. It promotes energy change, the energy Internet of Things EIoT, and an energy new retail platform. It is a dual-material unicorn at home and abroad, one of the world's top 500 new energy companies, with more than 3,000 employees. Covering oil, electricity, hydrogen, and gas multiple energy categories, opening up the upstream and downstream of the energy industry chain, and digitally reconstructing the energy ecology.

Newlinks Technology

Series C in 2019
Newlinks Technology is a car refueling service provider, mainly providing one-button cardless refueling service. The application recommends a gas station for the user and offers membership subscription, discounts, and more. In addition, it also provides car maintenance, 4S services, tire services, auto insurance, car care, and other services. Newlinks Technology was founded on 2016.

AIpark

Series B in 2019
AIpark is a Beijing-based company, established in 2015, that specializes in parking services and artificial intelligence-based garage solutions. It offers innovative parking management systems, such as AIpark City and AIpark One, which aim to solve public parking challenges in urban environments and improve the parking experience in commercial buildings. By utilizing in-house visual recognition technologies, AIpark transforms traditional parking spaces into smarter alternatives, catering to the needs of local governments and businesses. The company operates as a subsidiary of Intelligent Interconnection.

YiQi Exchange

Series B in 2019
YiQi Exchange is a new energy service provider based in Suzhou, China, specializing in the development of battery charging stations for electric vehicles, particularly electric bikes, since its founding in 2014. The company focuses on creating innovative power-changing stations that connect vehicles, battery packs, and charging infrastructure, facilitating convenient battery exchanges for users during their travels. YiQi Exchange's solutions aim to support urban mobility by providing sustainable charging options for last-mile riders, enabling efficient battery management through a dedicated application.

AutoAI

Series A in 2019
AutoAI Technology Co., Ltd. develops a platform, which provides navigation technologies to connected vehicles. It offers holistic solutions based on data and cloud portal to provide Internet services into the car. The company also offers on-board components, such as a telematics box, a vehicle-optimized version of the android operating system or cloud-based technologies for data acquisition, storage, and analysis; and entertainment, weather and traffic information, parking, fueling, and insurance services for drivers. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Beijing, China. AutoAI Technology Co., Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of NavInfo Co., Ltd.

Innovusion

Series A in 2018
Innovusion, Inc. is a prominent developer of image grade LiDAR sensor systems, specifically designed for level 4 and 5 autonomous vehicles and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Founded in 2016 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Innovusion focuses on providing solutions that combine range, resolution, and hardware-accelerated sensor fusion within a compact and cost-effective framework. This unique approach makes their products suitable for the most demanding applications in the autonomous driving sector. As a venture-backed company, Innovusion is positioned at the forefront of innovation in the rapidly evolving automotive technology landscape.

Momenta

Series C in 2018
Momenta is an autonomous driving startup operating out of Beijing. Its deep-learning based software in perception, HD semantic mapping, and data-driven path planning enables the realization of full autonomy. Momenta offers multi-level autonomous driving solutions as well as big data products and services. Momenta’s team is composed of some of the world’s top experts in computer vision and deep learning, including one of the authors of Faster R-CNN and ResNet, the most popular deep learning network, as well as winners of ImageNet 2015, MS COCO Challenge 2015, and ImageNet 2017. Momenta is leading the autonomous driving software space with advanced technical competence and a strong commitment to innovation.

TrunkTech

Series A in 2018
Beijing TrunkTech Co., Ltd. designs and manufactures self-driving electrical trucks. The company’s product includes auto driving solution TrunkPort technology. Additionally, Beijing TrunkTech Co., Ltd. is an autonomous driving technology and service provider. Beijing TrunkTech Co., Ltd. focuses on industrialization of level 4 autonomous driving and applications in ports, mine sites, and industrial parks. The company provides customized autonomous driving solutions based on the application environment analysis. Beijing TrunkTech Co., Ltd. was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

Momenta

Venture Round in 2018
Momenta is an autonomous driving startup operating out of Beijing. Its deep-learning based software in perception, HD semantic mapping, and data-driven path planning enables the realization of full autonomy. Momenta offers multi-level autonomous driving solutions as well as big data products and services. Momenta’s team is composed of some of the world’s top experts in computer vision and deep learning, including one of the authors of Faster R-CNN and ResNet, the most popular deep learning network, as well as winners of ImageNet 2015, MS COCO Challenge 2015, and ImageNet 2017. Momenta is leading the autonomous driving software space with advanced technical competence and a strong commitment to innovation.

AIpark

Series B in 2018
AIpark is a Beijing-based company, established in 2015, that specializes in parking services and artificial intelligence-based garage solutions. It offers innovative parking management systems, such as AIpark City and AIpark One, which aim to solve public parking challenges in urban environments and improve the parking experience in commercial buildings. By utilizing in-house visual recognition technologies, AIpark transforms traditional parking spaces into smarter alternatives, catering to the needs of local governments and businesses. The company operates as a subsidiary of Intelligent Interconnection.

Aulton

Angel Round in 2018
Aulton New Energy Automotive Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in developing battery swapping technology for electric vehicles in China. Headquartered in Shanghai, with an additional office in Guangzhou, the company manufactures equipment for quick battery exchanges and manages power stations that facilitate the installation of batteries in taxis and vehicles used for car-hailing services. Aulton also offers energy management services and has created an automated chassis replacement system that allows for the disassembly and installation of batteries in a fully automated environment, significantly reducing the time required for battery replacement to just a few minutes.

Urcar

Series A in 2018
Urcar develops and offers a Chinese online-to-offline new energy vehicle rental service platform. The company offers a mobile phone application with a real time car rental, pick up, and customer support. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in China. Urcar operates as a subsidiary of Beijing SMHT Co., Ltd.

Diandong.com

Series A in 2018
Developer of an online platform that focuses on online ordering and services for electric vehicles and new energy vehicles. The company mainly operators a vertical website that focuses on the electric vehicles sectors, enabling consumers to purchase electrical/new energy vehicles.

Cenat New Energy

Series B in 2018
Cenat New Energy, based in Shanghai, China, specializes in the research, development, production, and sale of lithium-ion batteries for hybrid and pure electric vehicles. Founded in 2010, the company is a subsidiary of Evergrande New Energy Power Technology and focuses on the design and application of power batteries. Cenat New Energy benefits from advanced technology and expertise, with its roots linked to collaborations with the China Automotive Technology and Research Center and the Japanese battery manufacturer ENAX. The company's R&D team, associated with Japan's Ozawa, is recognized for significant contributions to lithium battery technology, enhancing its capability in developing innovative battery solutions for the growing electric vehicle market.

SMHT

Series D in 2018
Beijing SMHT Co., Ltd. provides new energy smart transportation services. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Beijing, China.

Black Sesame Technologies

Series A in 2018
Black Sesame Technologies is an artificial intelligence company that specializes in digital imaging technology and solutions for various real-world AI challenges. Founded in 2016, the company operates from locations in Silicon Valley and Shanghai. It focuses on developing image processing algorithms and embedded sensing platforms tailored for applications in smartphones, autonomous driving, and consumer electronics. The firm engages in extensive research and development, including core algorithm development, ASIC design, and engineering applications for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Black Sesame Technologies is committed to scientific and technological innovation, emphasizing quality and reliable service to deliver high-quality technology and applications. Additionally, it has designed automotive-grade system-on-chip (SoC) solutions aimed at enhancing the future of mobility through advanced computing capabilities.
Shouqi Limousine & Chauffeur is a Chinese company that operates a ride-booking application, offering mobility services across China. Founded in 2015 and based in Beijing, it is an offshoot of the state-owned Shouqi Group. The company specializes in providing limousine and chauffeur services, catering to a range of customer needs in urban transportation. By leveraging technology, Shouqi Limousine & Chauffeur aims to enhance the convenience and efficiency of travel for its users.

Autolink

Series B in 2017
Provider of Internet of Vehicles (IoV) services and related products intended for intelligent vehicle cabins. The company focuses on vehicle domain controller products, intelligent network connection software products and operation service systems as well as central processing unit (CPU), enabling customers in the intelligent network connection industry with integrated and smart driving cabin products.

Momenta

Series B in 2017
Momenta is an autonomous driving startup operating out of Beijing. Its deep-learning based software in perception, HD semantic mapping, and data-driven path planning enables the realization of full autonomy. Momenta offers multi-level autonomous driving solutions as well as big data products and services. Momenta’s team is composed of some of the world’s top experts in computer vision and deep learning, including one of the authors of Faster R-CNN and ResNet, the most popular deep learning network, as well as winners of ImageNet 2015, MS COCO Challenge 2015, and ImageNet 2017. Momenta is leading the autonomous driving software space with advanced technical competence and a strong commitment to innovation.

Dida Chuxing

Series D in 2017
Provider of a mobile ride-hailing application designed to match customers with local drivers in China. The company's platform offers various kinds of ride sharing services that enable the users to place their destination through the mobile application and also offers regular taxi services, enabling clients to efficiently to improve riding experience.
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