NIO Capital

NIO Capital, established in 2016, is a Shanghai-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies within the automotive, new energy, and technology sectors. The company focuses on themes reshaping these industries, including electric vehicles, autonomous driving, shared mobility, new energy networks, and new materials. Leveraging its unique access to global and Chinese innovation, comprehensive market understanding, and robust ecosystem, NIO Capital aims to create category-leading companies in these fields.

Yao Li

Partner

William Li

Managing Partner

Yan Zhu

Managing Partner

Past deals in Automotive

THB Group

Venture Round in 2023
China Auto Electronics Group Limited ("THB Group") is the largest design and manufacturing base for automotive connectors ,rubber&plastic products and electronic components in China. THB has strong research strength and established TianHai R&D center, Under the institute, there are Connectors R&D center, Wiring harness R & D Center, Harness Equipment R & D Center, Automotive Electric R & D Center, New Energy Auto Parts R & D center and Shanghai R&D Center.The group also passed the ISO/TS16949 quality system certification of TUV and the ISO14001 environmental system certification in 2004 and 2006 respectively, ensuring its products to the international market.

Enjing Technology

Series C in 2023
Enjing Technology is an innovative, auto parts company focused on new technologies. It is dedicated to becoming a leader in cutting-edge technology and the strongest integration capabilities for intelligent automotive entry and exit solutions.

Yuan Planet

Series B in 2023
Yuan Planet is an e-commerce platform that provides second- hand auto parts.

Ruitai Microelectronics

Series A in 2023
Ruitai Microelectronics is a domestic supplier of high-performance analog and analog-digital hybrid chips for intelligent networked vehicles.

ClearMotion

Venture Round in 2023
ClearMotion, Inc. is an automotive technology company that specializes in developing advanced suspension systems to enhance vehicle comfort and handling. Founded out of MIT in 2008 and based in Billerica, Massachusetts, with operations in Nuneaton, United Kingdom, ClearMotion integrates hardware and software to create a proactive ride system that anticipates and counteracts shocks and vibrations from uneven road surfaces. This innovative technology not only improves ride quality but also enhances the overall user experience in vehicles. By mapping road surfaces in real-time, ClearMotion's system can mitigate the effects of road roughness almost instantaneously, ensuring a smoother ride for both drivers and passengers.

Sion

Series A in 2023
Sion creates high-performance vehicle-level environmental perception solutions suitable for L3+ and higher, including 4D imaging radar intelligent hardware, Sensor algorithms, and software, as well as artificial intelligence-based perception products. This company offers customers solutions for autonomous driving system perception, multi-sensor fusion and system functions, and mass production.

Bibost Automotive Electronics

Series A in 2023
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.

Bibost Automotive Electronics

Series A in 2023
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.

Qianchen Automobile

Series A in 2023
Qianchen Automobile is a smart electric commercial vehicle manufacturer of smart connected new energy commercial vehicles.

ClearMotion

Venture Round in 2022
ClearMotion, Inc. is an automotive technology company that specializes in developing advanced suspension systems to enhance vehicle comfort and handling. Founded out of MIT in 2008 and based in Billerica, Massachusetts, with operations in Nuneaton, United Kingdom, ClearMotion integrates hardware and software to create a proactive ride system that anticipates and counteracts shocks and vibrations from uneven road surfaces. This innovative technology not only improves ride quality but also enhances the overall user experience in vehicles. By mapping road surfaces in real-time, ClearMotion's system can mitigate the effects of road roughness almost instantaneously, ensuring a smoother ride for both drivers and passengers.

Uxin

Post in 2022
Uxin Limited is a Beijing-based investment holding company that operates a used car e-commerce platform in China. Founded in 2011, Uxin provides a comprehensive suite of services through its Uxin Used Car and Uxin Auction applications. The Uxin Used Car platform offers consumers personalized car recommendations, financing options, title transfer, delivery, insurance referrals, and warranties. Meanwhile, Uxin Auction caters to business buyers by facilitating vehicle sourcing through online auctions. Additionally, Uxin supports used car transactions and connects buyers with third-party financing partners for their purchases. The company aims to streamline the used car buying process and enhance the overall customer experience in the automotive market.

Yuan Planet

Series B in 2022
Yuan Planet is an e-commerce platform that provides second- hand auto parts.

Standard Robots

Series B in 2022
Standard Robots, established on June 14, 2016, in Baoan, Guangdong, specializes in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of laser SLAM autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and Robot Internet of Things (RIoT) software systems. The company targets the semiconductor, auto parts, and energy industries, offering standardized solutions that enhance the flexibility and agility of mobile robots in manufacturing environments. By focusing on repeatable algorithm application scenarios, Standard Robots enables clients to achieve intelligent logistics transformation, providing a scalable application with predictable outcomes and dedicated services.

Innovusion

Series B in 2021
Innovusion, Inc. is a developer of advanced image grade LiDAR sensor systems tailored for level 4 and 5 autonomous vehicles and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Founded in 2016 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company focuses on delivering high-performance perception solutions that combine range, resolution, and hardware-accelerated sensor fusion. Their compact sensor systems are designed for ease of integration and cost-effectiveness, making them suitable for demanding applications in the autonomous driving market. Innovusion's innovative technology positions it as a key player in the rapidly evolving landscape of autonomous transportation.

Yuan Planet

Series A in 2021
Yuan Planet is an e-commerce platform that provides second- hand auto parts.

Innovusion

Series B in 2021
Innovusion, Inc. is a developer of advanced image grade LiDAR sensor systems tailored for level 4 and 5 autonomous vehicles and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Founded in 2016 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company focuses on delivering high-performance perception solutions that combine range, resolution, and hardware-accelerated sensor fusion. Their compact sensor systems are designed for ease of integration and cost-effectiveness, making them suitable for demanding applications in the autonomous driving market. Innovusion's innovative technology positions it as a key player in the rapidly evolving landscape of autonomous transportation.

AutoAI

Series A in 2019
AutoAI Technology Co., Ltd. is a Beijing-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing navigation technologies for connected vehicles. The company offers a comprehensive platform that integrates data and cloud services to enhance Internet accessibility within automobiles. Its product offerings include on-board components such as telematics boxes and a vehicle-optimized version of the Android operating system, alongside cloud-based technologies for data acquisition, storage, and analysis. Additionally, AutoAI provides various services to drivers, including entertainment, weather and traffic information, parking assistance, fueling options, and insurance services. As a subsidiary of NavInfo Co., Ltd., AutoAI also focuses on software solutions that incorporate artificial intelligence for dashboard functions, enhancing navigation, entertainment, voice control, and driver assistance in modern vehicles.

Innovusion

Series A in 2018
Innovusion, Inc. is a developer of advanced image grade LiDAR sensor systems tailored for level 4 and 5 autonomous vehicles and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Founded in 2016 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company focuses on delivering high-performance perception solutions that combine range, resolution, and hardware-accelerated sensor fusion. Their compact sensor systems are designed for ease of integration and cost-effectiveness, making them suitable for demanding applications in the autonomous driving market. Innovusion's innovative technology positions it as a key player in the rapidly evolving landscape of autonomous transportation.

Shanghai CENAT New Energy

Series B in 2018
Shanghai CENAT New Energy, established in 2010, specializes in the research, development, production, and sale of lithium-ion vehicle batteries for hybrid and pure electric vehicles (EVs). Based in Shanghai, China, the company operates as a subsidiary of Evergrande New Energy Power Technology since January 2019. CENAT's products include lithium-ion batteries, battery integration systems, power management systems, and battery modules.

Black Sesame Technologies

Series A in 2018
Black Sesame Technologies is an AI digital imaging technology firm founded in 2016, with locations in Silicon Valley and Shanghai. The company specializes in developing solutions for real-world AI challenges, focusing on image processing, computing images, and embedded sensing platforms. It provides advanced algorithms for applications in smartphones, autonomous driving, and various consumer electronics. The firm conducts extensive research and development, including core algorithm development, ASIC design, and software systems for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Black Sesame Technologies is committed to innovation, quality, and reliable service, leveraging the extensive industry experience of its team members. The company has designed automotive-grade system-on-chips (SoCs), including the high-computing Huashan Series and the cross-domain Wudang Series, aimed at enhancing intelligent vehicle solutions and driving the future of mobility.

Autolink

Series B in 2017
Autolink is involved in the automotive intelligence industry. They create a product portfolio centered on vehicle intelligence, SOA architecture, and multi-domain integration based on the central controller. They offer a single product that supports instrumentation, central control, copilot, rear seat entertainment, air conditioning control, the HUD, and surround view.
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