HSG

HSG, formerly known as Sequoia Capital China, is a global venture capital and private equity firm, managing over USD 55 billion across various funds. Established in 2005, HSG invests in technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors, with a focus on seed, venture, growth, buyout, and infrastructure stages. The firm has backed over 1,500 companies, with more than 160 listed on public exchanges and over 140 achieving unicorn status. HSG operates globally, with offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, London, Tokyo, and Singapore, providing extensive resources and industry expertise to its portfolio companies.

Rohit Agarwal

Managing Director

Mohit Bhatnagar

Managing Director

Wang Chenyu

Vice President

Sakshi Chopra

Managing Director

Raghavv Garg

Analyst

Pushpak Kedia

Vice President

Sunint Khurana

Analyst

Cherry Lu

Partner

Ishaan Mittal

Managing Director

Saksham Mittal

Analyst

Abhishek Mohan

Principal

Javier Ng

Associate

Enita Pu

Partner

Wendy Qian

Analyst

Haim Sadger

Partner

Yoav Shaked

Partner

Johan Surani

Vice President

Vedant Trivedi

Associate

Aradhita Tuli

Investment Analyst

Pavel Vyhnalek

Operating Partner

Fu Xin

Partner

Past deals in Autonomous Vehicles

Bibost Automotive Electronics

Series A in 2024
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.

Boundary Intelligent Control

Seed Round in 2023
Boundary Intelligent is specialized in creating airborne systems, such as flight control systems, that satisfy the needs of civil aircraft, as well as enhancing the ecology of the civil aviation industry and constructing aircraft perception, navigation, decision-making, and planning capabilities.

Haawking

Series A in 2022
HAAWKING is a developer and manufacturer of digital signal processors and microprocessors, specializing in applications for industrial control, motor drives, digital power supplies, photovoltaic systems, energy storage, and consumer electronics. Based in China, the company emphasizes research and development in its product offerings, which also include machine vision chips tailored for use in industrial robots and intelligent applications such as augmented reality and autonomous driving. HAAWKING aims to enhance computing efficiency and reduce costs for its clients across various sectors. Customers can reach out to the company through email and phone for inquiries and support.

Bibost Automotive Electronics

Seed Round in 2022
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.

SiEngine Technology

Series A in 2022
SiEngine Technology specializes in the development of electronic chips for the automotive industry. The company focuses on creating advanced automotive solutions, including smart cockpit System on a Chip (SoC) and control chips designed for autonomous driving. By integrating these technologies, SiEngine aims to enhance the driving experience, making it more intelligent and efficient for users.

Callisto Technology

Seed Round in 2022
Callisto Technology is a company that specializes in smart vehicle security and data management systems. It develops intelligent safety solutions aimed at enhancing the safety of autonomous driving. By leveraging artificial intelligence and big data technologies, Callisto Technology provides automotive safety solutions tailored for smart cars and driving companies worldwide. The company's focus is on creating a safe and reliable network environment for vehicles, contributing to the advancement of connected and autonomous vehicle technologies.

Rox Motor

Series D in 2022
ROX Motor is a company dedicated to the development of off-road new energy vehicles, focusing on innovations in smart car technologies. The firm specializes in research and development in areas such as new energy power, intelligent cockpit systems, and autonomous driving. By providing advanced solutions in three-electric technology and intelligent driving, ROX Motor aims to enhance product quality within the new energy vehicle industry. The company's commitment to integrating cutting-edge technologies supports its mission to lead in the smart vehicle market.

J-Elephant

Angel Round in 2022
J-Elephant specializes in the development of intelligent mobile robots and industrial automation products, particularly focusing on autonomous mobile robots (AMR) tailored for the manufacturing sector. The company's flagship offering is a forklift AMR, which aims to enhance internal logistics by providing flexible solutions for manufacturers. Through its innovative technology, J-Elephant addresses the evolving needs of the manufacturing industry, facilitating improved efficiency and productivity in material handling and logistics operations.

SpeedFox

Series A in 2022
SpeedFox is an artificial intelligence company focused on innovating household cleaning and water technology. Originally starting with hot water bottles, the company has expanded its product range to include kitchen and storage supplies, along with various household electrical appliances. One of its notable developments is a smart cleaning appliance that combines vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping functions into a single device, designed for efficient cleaning of hard surfaces like wood and tile floors. SpeedFox collaborates with several leading suppliers to enhance its supply chain, contributing to its growth and the popularity of its diverse product offerings in both household and outdoor living categories.

Inceptio Technology

Series B in 2022
Inceptio Technology, founded in 2018 and based in Shanghai, China, specializes in the development of autonomous driving trucks aimed at transforming line-haul logistics. The company offers a nationwide freight network and provides a Transportation-As-A-Service model that enhances the security, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of logistics operations. Utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, new energy solutions, and logistics big data, Inceptio's heavy-duty trucks deliver innovative and safe logistics solutions tailored for logistics companies. Additionally, the company has established research and development centers in both Shanghai and Silicon Valley to further its technological advancements.

Rox Motor

Series C in 2021
ROX Motor is a company dedicated to the development of off-road new energy vehicles, focusing on innovations in smart car technologies. The firm specializes in research and development in areas such as new energy power, intelligent cockpit systems, and autonomous driving. By providing advanced solutions in three-electric technology and intelligent driving, ROX Motor aims to enhance product quality within the new energy vehicle industry. The company's commitment to integrating cutting-edge technologies supports its mission to lead in the smart vehicle market.

Syrius Robotics

Series B in 2021
Syrius Robotics, founded in 2018 and based in Shenzhen, China, specializes in manufacturing autonomous mobile robots for material handling in various sectors, including e-commerce, retail, and logistics. The company develops its own operational systems, software platforms, and AIoT cloud services to enhance the efficiency of fulfillment centers and warehouses worldwide. Utilizing advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, laser radar, and camera systems, Syrius Robotics provides intelligent logistics solutions that improve productivity and streamline logistics management. Their products are increasingly adopted by a diverse range of commercial organizations beyond the transportation industry, showcasing the versatility of their automation solutions.

AgileX

Venture Round in 2021
AgileX Robotics (Dongguan) Co., Ltd is a manufacturer based in Dongguan, China, with an additional office in Shenzhen. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in designing and producing mobile robot products, including unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs). AgileX's offerings cater to various industries such as logistics, security, agriculture, and animal husbandry. The company aims to provide innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and reduce the manual workload through advanced robotics technology. Their products are utilized in applications such as security inspection, industrial park operations, agricultural irrigation, and scientific research, demonstrating a commitment to advancing intelligent robotics for broader workforce liberation.

Enjoy Move Tech

Series A in 2021
Enjoy Move Tech specializes in the research and development of high-performance computing software platforms tailored for smart cars and autonomous driving applications. The company focuses on creating intelligent driving application operating systems and artificial intelligence technologies that facilitate the integration of advanced driving solutions in vehicles. Central to its offerings is the self-developed EMOS middleware platform, which provides deterministic communication and scheduling capabilities. This platform has achieved TÜV Rheinland's ASIL D certification, ensuring high safety standards. Additionally, Enjoy Move Tech has developed a full-stack low-speed automatic driving algorithm known as the EM-Parking System, designed to operate effectively in various complex scenarios. The company's intelligent driving software and domain control solutions have reached mass production, reinforcing its position in the automotive technology sector.

Plus

Series D in 2021
Plus is a global provider of highly automated and fully autonomous driving solutions, headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with operations in the U.S. and Germany. The company develops AI-based autonomous driving software that addresses the driving intelligence challenge, utilizing an advanced autonomy technology platform. This platform is designed to enable safe, high-performance, and affordable autonomous vehicles at scale, employing a comprehensive 360-degree sensing system that integrates radar, LiDAR, and cameras for object detection. Plus collaborates with leading vehicle manufacturers, fleets, and technology companies worldwide, contributing to safer, more comfortable, and sustainable driving experiences. The company has garnered recognition for its innovative technology and business progress from multiple industry awards and publications.

MetaX

Seed Round in 2021
Muxi is dedicated to providing full-stack GPU chips and heterogeneous computing solutions that can be widely used in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, smart cities, data centers, cloud computing, autonomous driving, digital twins, metaverse, and so on. It builds full-stack GPU chip products, launching MXN series GPUs (Xi Si) for AI reasoning, MXC series GPUs (Xi Yun) for AI training and general computing, and MXG series GPUs (Xi Cai) for graphics rendering, Meet the computing power requirements of data centers for "high energy efficiency" and "high versatility". Mu Xi's products all use independently developed GPU IP, have instruction sets and architectures with completely independent intellectual property rights, and are outfitted with a complete software stack (MACAMACA) compatible with mainstream GPU ecosystems. In September 2020, the company was founded in Shanghai, and it has wholly-owned subsidiaries and R&D centers in Beijing, Nanjing, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, and Wuhan.

Semidrive Technology

Series A in 2020
Nanjing Semidrive Technology Ltd., established in 2018, is a Chinese company specializing in the design and manufacture of core processor chips for automotive applications. It offers a range of products, including the X9 chip for eCockpit systems, the V9 chip for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving, and the G9 chip for vehicle central gateway applications. Semidrive operates with a fabless manufacturing model and has research and development facilities in Nanjing and Beijing, with an additional office in Shenzhen.

Syrius Robotics

Series A in 2020
Syrius Robotics, founded in 2018 and based in Shenzhen, China, specializes in manufacturing autonomous mobile robots for material handling in various sectors, including e-commerce, retail, and logistics. The company develops its own operational systems, software platforms, and AIoT cloud services to enhance the efficiency of fulfillment centers and warehouses worldwide. Utilizing advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, laser radar, and camera systems, Syrius Robotics provides intelligent logistics solutions that improve productivity and streamline logistics management. Their products are increasingly adopted by a diverse range of commercial organizations beyond the transportation industry, showcasing the versatility of their automation solutions.

Pony.ai

Series B in 2020
Pony.ai, Inc. is a technology company specializing in autonomous driving solutions and artificial intelligence software for automated vehicle manufacturing. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Fremont, California, with additional offices in San Francisco and China, Pony.ai develops systems that utilize machine learning to navigate vehicles across diverse driving conditions. The company's technology focuses on accurately perceiving the vehicle's environment and predicting driver actions to enhance safety and functionality. In addition to its core development efforts, Pony.ai also operates a public-facing Robotaxi service, showcasing its advancements in autonomous mobility. Through collaborations with automotive manufacturers, Pony.ai aims to integrate its innovative technology into commercial vehicles, significantly contributing to the evolution of transportation.

Asensing

Series A in 2019
Guangzhou Asensing Electronics Co., Ltd. specializes in the development of inertial navigation and optoelectronic technology solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in Guangzhou, China, the company offers a range of products including vertical gyros, inertial measurement units, attitude heading reference systems, and GPS/INS integrated navigation systems. These products are utilized across various sectors such as aerospace, marine, and industrial applications, serving customers in the fields of aircraft, ships, robots, and somatosensory terminals. In addition to standard offerings, Asensing provides customized solutions, particularly in the areas of UAV platforms and night vision technology. The company's advanced inertial and optoelectronic products enhance dynamic attitude measurement, motion control, and positioning algorithms, contributing to safer and more precise navigation systems.

Baraja

Series A in 2019
Baraja is a technology company that specializes in advanced LiDAR systems for autonomous vehicles. It has developed a unique platform called Spectrum-Scan™, which revolutionizes traditional LiDAR by utilizing a prism to refract light instead of relying on fragile moving parts. This innovative approach enables Baraja's technology to achieve exceptional range, precision, and reliability, even in challenging environments. By connecting a wavelength-tunable laser to prism-like optics via robust optical fiber, Baraja's system allows autonomous vehicles to instantly scan their surroundings from multiple angles with high detail and adaptability.

HoloMatic

Series A in 2018
HoloMatic is a startup focused on delivering autonomous driving solutions leveraging advanced artificial intelligence and automotive technologies. The company possesses a comprehensive suite of technologies essential for autonomous driving, including vehicle wire control, multi-sensor integration, and core algorithm modules. HoloMatic aims to facilitate mass production of these technologies, thereby promoting the industrialization of autonomous driving within the transportation sector. By providing innovative automated driving system technology, HoloMatic enables vehicle manufacturers to integrate sophisticated autonomous features into their products, contributing to the evolution of the automotive industry.

Plus

Series A in 2018
Plus is a global provider of highly automated and fully autonomous driving solutions, headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with operations in the U.S. and Germany. The company develops AI-based autonomous driving software that addresses the driving intelligence challenge, utilizing an advanced autonomy technology platform. This platform is designed to enable safe, high-performance, and affordable autonomous vehicles at scale, employing a comprehensive 360-degree sensing system that integrates radar, LiDAR, and cameras for object detection. Plus collaborates with leading vehicle manufacturers, fleets, and technology companies worldwide, contributing to safer, more comfortable, and sustainable driving experiences. The company has garnered recognition for its innovative technology and business progress from multiple industry awards and publications.

Pony.ai

Series A in 2018
Pony.ai, Inc. is a technology company specializing in autonomous driving solutions and artificial intelligence software for automated vehicle manufacturing. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Fremont, California, with additional offices in San Francisco and China, Pony.ai develops systems that utilize machine learning to navigate vehicles across diverse driving conditions. The company's technology focuses on accurately perceiving the vehicle's environment and predicting driver actions to enhance safety and functionality. In addition to its core development efforts, Pony.ai also operates a public-facing Robotaxi service, showcasing its advancements in autonomous mobility. Through collaborations with automotive manufacturers, Pony.ai aims to integrate its innovative technology into commercial vehicles, significantly contributing to the evolution of transportation.

CiDi

Series A in 2018
CiDi focuses on the technological innovation and execution required to create practical, self-driving commercial vehicles and products. The company has obtained public road testing permits for SAE Level 4 trucks capable of exceeding 100km/h on highways. During the first two years, the company completed numerous projects for various commercial and special vehicles. CiDi, for example, has delivered unmanned and remote-controlled mining trucks to mining areas for operation, as well as operated intelligent buses on open city streets and mass-produced V2X-connected vehicles and equipment in multiple cities and regions.

TuSimple

Angel Round in 2015
TuSimple is a self-driving truck company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, California. The company operates autonomous trucks primarily in Tucson, Arizona, and is focused on developing a fully autonomous driving solution for the logistics sector. TuSimple's technology enables trucks to drive from depot to depot without human intervention, aiming to enhance safety, reduce transportation costs, and lower carbon emissions. It has established the Autonomous Freight Network (AFN) through partnerships with shippers, carriers, railroads, and other stakeholders in the freight industry. TuSimple generates revenue by providing freight capacity services, with operations spanning across the U.S. and the Asia-Pacific region.
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