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.

William Li

Managing Partner

Yao Li

Partner

Junyi Zhang

Partner

Past deals in Autonomous Vehicles

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.

Yunchuang Zhixing

Series A in 2023
Yunchuang Zhixing is a developer of autonomous vehicles specifically designed for the sanitation industry. The company specializes in autopilot technology, leveraging artificial intelligence and advanced algorithms to create unmanned sweepers. By focusing on these innovations, Yunchuang Zhixing aims to enhance the working environment for sanitation professionals, improving efficiency and safety in their operations.

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.

Yunchuang Zhixing

Seed Round in 2022
Yunchuang Zhixing is a developer of autonomous vehicles specifically designed for the sanitation industry. The company specializes in autopilot technology, leveraging artificial intelligence and advanced algorithms to create unmanned sweepers. By focusing on these innovations, Yunchuang Zhixing aims to enhance the working environment for sanitation professionals, improving efficiency and safety in their operations.

Minieye

Series D in 2022
Minieye develops advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) for safer driving. Its core product is a vehicle visual sensing system that detects free space and various traffic objects, enhancing driver awareness. Additionally, Minieye's in-cabin sensing technology monitors passenger and driver conditions to improve safety and automation levels.

Inceptio Technology

Series B in 2022
Inceptio Technology is a developer of autonomous driving heavy-duty trucks based in Shanghai, China, with additional research and development centers in Silicon Valley. Founded in 2018, the company aims to transform line-haul logistics by offering a nationwide freight network that enhances safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness for logistic customers. Its autonomous trucks leverage advanced artificial intelligence, new energy technology, and logistics big data to deliver innovative and reliable transportation solutions. By focusing on the integration of these technologies, Inceptio Technology is positioned to provide significant improvements in the logistics sector.

Standard Robots

Series B in 2022
Standard Robots is a company based in Baoan, Guangdong, specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and Robot Internet of Things (RIoT) software systems. Established in 2016, the company serves industries such as semiconductors, auto parts, and energy by offering standardized solutions that enhance the flexibility and agility of mobile robots in manufacturing environments. Its focus on scalable applications and predictable outcomes allows clients to achieve intelligent logistics transformation through repeatable algorithm scenarios. By providing dedicated services, Standard Robots aims to improve operational efficiency and innovation in the sectors it serves.

Innovusion

Series B in 2021
Innovusion, founded in 2016 and based in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in developing autonomous driving perception systems. The company is renowned for its image-grade LiDAR sensor systems, which are designed to meet the rigorous demands of level 4 and 5 autonomous vehicles as well as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Innovusion's products stand out due to their combination of long range, high resolution, hardware-accelerated sensor fusion, compact design, ease of integration, and cost-effectiveness.

Inceptio Technology

Series B in 2021
Inceptio Technology is a developer of autonomous driving heavy-duty trucks based in Shanghai, China, with additional research and development centers in Silicon Valley. Founded in 2018, the company aims to transform line-haul logistics by offering a nationwide freight network that enhances safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness for logistic customers. Its autonomous trucks leverage advanced artificial intelligence, new energy technology, and logistics big data to deliver innovative and reliable transportation solutions. By focusing on the integration of these technologies, Inceptio Technology is positioned to provide significant improvements in the logistics sector.

Innovusion

Series B in 2021
Innovusion, founded in 2016 and based in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in developing autonomous driving perception systems. The company is renowned for its image-grade LiDAR sensor systems, which are designed to meet the rigorous demands of level 4 and 5 autonomous vehicles as well as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Innovusion's products stand out due to their combination of long range, high resolution, hardware-accelerated sensor fusion, compact design, ease of integration, and cost-effectiveness.

Inceptio Technology

Venture Round in 2020
Inceptio Technology is a developer of autonomous driving heavy-duty trucks based in Shanghai, China, with additional research and development centers in Silicon Valley. Founded in 2018, the company aims to transform line-haul logistics by offering a nationwide freight network that enhances safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness for logistic customers. Its autonomous trucks leverage advanced artificial intelligence, new energy technology, and logistics big data to deliver innovative and reliable transportation solutions. By focusing on the integration of these technologies, Inceptio Technology is positioned to provide significant improvements in the logistics sector.

Innovusion

Series A in 2018
Innovusion, founded in 2016 and based in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in developing autonomous driving perception systems. The company is renowned for its image-grade LiDAR sensor systems, which are designed to meet the rigorous demands of level 4 and 5 autonomous vehicles as well as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Innovusion's products stand out due to their combination of long range, high resolution, hardware-accelerated sensor fusion, compact design, ease of integration, and cost-effectiveness.

Momenta

Series C in 2018
Momenta is an autonomous driving startup based in Beijing that specializes in developing advanced software solutions for full autonomy in vehicles. The company leverages deep learning technologies for perception, high-definition semantic mapping, and data-driven path planning, providing multi-level autonomous driving solutions alongside big data products and services. Momenta's team includes leading experts in computer vision and deep learning, contributing to the company's innovative approach to autonomous driving. Their technology is designed to enhance driving efficiency and safety, aiming to improve the overall experience for users through artificial intelligence.

TrunkTech

Series A in 2018
TrunkTech is focused on the industrialization of intelligent driving technology, specializing in the development of Level 4 driverless truck solutions tailored for logistics transportation. The company collaborates with various original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) both domestically and internationally to create automated driving floor products aimed at industrial clientele. Based in Tsinghua Science Park, TrunkTech boasts a team of over 20 experts with experience from renowned organizations such as Google, Baidu, MSRA, and Tesla. The company’s technical expertise encompasses the full spectrum of smart driving technologies, having achieved significant advancements in environmental awareness, driving awareness, intelligent control, and automotive electronics. TrunkTech's research and development efforts focus on a comprehensive intelligent logistics system that addresses diverse scenarios, including port hubs, high-speed trunk lines, logistics parks, and urban distribution, ultimately enhancing the safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of logistics operations.

Black Sesame Technologies

Series A in 2018
Founded in 2016 with headquarters in Silicon Valley and Shanghai, Black Sesame Technologies specializes in AI digital imaging technology. It develops image/video processing algorithms and related applications for various imaging systems, focusing on embedded sensing platforms for smartphones, autonomous driving, and consumer electronics.

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.

Momenta

Series B in 2017
Momenta is an autonomous driving startup based in Beijing that specializes in developing advanced software solutions for full autonomy in vehicles. The company leverages deep learning technologies for perception, high-definition semantic mapping, and data-driven path planning, providing multi-level autonomous driving solutions alongside big data products and services. Momenta's team includes leading experts in computer vision and deep learning, contributing to the company's innovative approach to autonomous driving. Their technology is designed to enhance driving efficiency and safety, aiming to improve the overall experience for users through artificial intelligence.
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