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

Yan Zhu

Managing Partner

Past deals in Electric Vehicle

Yunchuang Zhixing

Series A in 2023
Yunchuang Zhixing is an unmanned sanitation autonomous vehicle developer.
Bibst Automotive Electronics is a provider of automotive electronic products. Bibst provides intelligent chassis core components, chassis domain controllers, and autonomous driving-related technical services.
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 an unmanned sanitation autonomous vehicle developer.

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.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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.
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