Hillhouse Investment Group

Hillhouse Investment Group, established in 2005 and headquartered in Hong Kong, is a prominent global investment management firm that focuses on private equity. The firm engages in long-term investments across various sectors, including healthcare, business services, consumer goods, industrials, and energy transition. Hillhouse partners with exceptional entrepreneurs to foster sustainable value creation within quality companies. In addition to private equity, the firm also participates in public equity, real estate, and private credit, managing capital on behalf of global institutions such as non-profit foundations, endowments, and pension funds.

Joe Gagnon

Partner

Jing Hong

Partner

Huang Liming

Partner

Zhang Lei

Founder and Chairman

Michael Yi

Partner

Sean Carney

Partner and Co-Head of Global Buyout

Past deals in Robotics

Vita Dynamics

Seed Round in 2025
Vita Dynamics involves learning through real-world interactions by developing robots that can physically engage with their environment, they can adapt more naturally and efficiently.

Horizon Continental Technology

Angel Round in 2025
Horizon Continental Technology is a joint venture between Continental Group and Horizon Robotics

Vita Dynamics

Seed Round in 2025
Vita Dynamics involves learning through real-world interactions by developing robots that can physically engage with their environment, they can adapt more naturally and efficiently.

Xingmai Innovation

Series A in 2024
Xingmai Innovation creates, develops, and sells intelligent swimming pool cleaning robots.

Xingmai Innovation

Angel Round in 2023
Xingmai Innovation creates, develops, and sells intelligent swimming pool cleaning robots.

Dishi Medical

Seed Round in 2023
Dishi Medical is a company that manufactures Ophthalmic Medical Devices and other micro-assisted robots supported by biotechnology.

Blue Ocean Robot

Series A in 2022
Blue Ocean Robot provides intelligent logistics solutions for the whole plant, including AMR (autonomous mobile robot) to dispatching system, three-dimensional warehousing and MES system.

CenoBots (Cenozoic Robotics)

Series A in 2022
Cenozoic Robotics is a global leading provider for the cleaning industry. Founded in 2021, Cenozoic Robotics is headquartered in Singapore with offices in Hong Kong and Hangzhou. Employing knowledge and experience in L4 autonomous driving technology, the Cenozoic team realized the potential to provide customers with faster service and higher quality products than currently on the world market. With this goal in mind, Michael Wang, the founder and the CEO of Cenozoic Robotics, and his team established the company and entered the cleaning industry dedicated to renewing cleaning services with state-of-the-art technologies. Up to now, Cenozoic robots have been deployed at multiple sites in Singapore, Japan, and South Korea.

FAIR

Series B in 2022
FAIR is a collaborative robot company that has research and development and manufacturing capabilities for robot core components and complete machine systems such as robot controllers, precision reducers, and servo systems.

Hesai Technology

Series D in 2021
Hesai Technology is a company based in Shanghai, China, founded in 2014. It specializes in designing laser radar systems using smart sensing technology. The primary application of these systems is to facilitate autonomous driving by enabling car companies to monitor mixed gas composition and detect hazardous leaks. Additionally, Hesai Technology develops natural gas leak detection systems for industrial processes. Its LiDAR products are used in a variety of applications including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous vehicle fleets, last-mile delivery robots, street sweeping robots, and logistics robots. The company operates through two main segments: the LiDAR segment and the gas detection segment, with the former being the primary revenue generator.

Agile Robots

Series C in 2021
Agile Robots AG is a German company, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Gilching, with an additional office in Beijing, China. The company specializes in developing advanced robotic solutions that integrate artificial intelligence to enhance manufacturing, medical assistance, and service robotics. Its core offerings include a lightweight robotic arm featuring seven degrees of freedom and a general-purpose robot controller, designed for versatility in various applications. Agile Robots also provides a sophisticated robot vision system and scalable robotics optimized for seamless integration of perception, intelligence, and actuation. These systems are equipped with ultra-sensitive joint torque sensors, enabling them to detect and respond to interactions with human users and their environments, effectively bridging the gap between artificial intelligence and the physical world.

Jianjia Robot

Series C in 2021
Jianjia Robot develops a hard tissue surgical robot platform promoting technological progress in the field of surgery at home and abroad. Jianjia Robot's orthopedic joint surgical robot, ARTHROBOT, can cover both hip and knee joints, breaking the long-term monopoly of imported surgical robots in this field.

Hong Jing Drive

Series A in 2021
Hong Jing Drive is a full-stack autonomous driving solution provider based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. Established on May 2, 2018, by Feilong Liu, the company specializes in the development and integration of software and hardware for autonomous driving systems. Its offerings include an automatic driving computing platform, sensor selection and layout, as well as comprehensive software system integration and calibration. Hong Jing Drive aims to deliver safe and efficient autonomous transportation solutions to consumers, positioning itself as a significant player in the autonomous driving industry.

RoboticPlus.AI

Series B in 2021
RoboticPlus.AI is a robotics company focused on enhancing architectural technology within the construction sector. It develops intelligent robotic products that address the demands of mass customization in construction. By integrating design, computer science, artificial intelligence, and industrial manufacturing, RoboticPlus.AI delivers innovative solutions that improve work efficiency and reduce labor costs. The company's robots utilize intelligent programming, digital design, and human-computer interaction technologies, allowing for seamless integration into various industries and helping clients optimize their operational processes.

XAG

Series C in 2021
XAG Co., Ltd., established in 2007 and headquartered in Guangzhou, China, specializes in the design and manufacture of drones, robots, autonomous driving solutions, and AI-based equipment tailored for the agricultural industry. The company's product portfolio includes unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for recreational and commercial use, ranging from hobbyist model aircraft to large-scale professional UAVs for various applications such as aerial imaging, monitoring, lifting, and logistics. XAG's offerings also extend to commercial and industrial products and services, which are employed in low-altitude airspace logistics, police and medical assistance, fire prevention, geological prospecting, surveying, and arctic expeditions.

Agile Robots

Series B in 2021
Agile Robots AG is a German company, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Gilching, with an additional office in Beijing, China. The company specializes in developing advanced robotic solutions that integrate artificial intelligence to enhance manufacturing, medical assistance, and service robotics. Its core offerings include a lightweight robotic arm featuring seven degrees of freedom and a general-purpose robot controller, designed for versatility in various applications. Agile Robots also provides a sophisticated robot vision system and scalable robotics optimized for seamless integration of perception, intelligence, and actuation. These systems are equipped with ultra-sensitive joint torque sensors, enabling them to detect and respond to interactions with human users and their environments, effectively bridging the gap between artificial intelligence and the physical world.

Horizon Robotics

Series C in 2020
Horizon Robotics is a prominent provider of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving solutions specifically designed for passenger vehicles. The company develops proprietary software and hardware that integrate advanced algorithms and specialized processing capabilities. These technologies form the foundation for enhanced driving automation, aiming to improve both safety and the overall experience for drivers and passengers. By focusing on innovative solutions, Horizon Robotics plays a key role in the evolution of assisted and autonomous driving.

MicroPort MedBot

Private Equity Round in 2020
MicroPort MedBot, headquartered in Shanghai, China, is a leading company in the field of surgical robotics, focusing on the design, development, and commercialization of advanced surgical solutions. The company specializes in intelligent surgical systems that cater to the clinical needs of minimally invasive surgery, utilizing technologies such as smart robotics, intelligent control, and information sensing. Its product portfolio includes 3D electronic laparoscopy systems, laparoscopic surgical robots, and orthopedic surgical robots, which are aimed at assisting surgeons in executing complex procedures more efficiently. MicroPort MedBot derives the majority of its revenue from the Chinese market, with additional business activities in the United States and Europe.

Xpeng Motors

Series C in 2020
Xpeng Motors is a Chinese electric vehicle and technology company that specializes in the design and manufacture of smart cars. The company emphasizes local market needs and prioritizes consumer experience, integrating advanced autonomous driving features and internet-connected technologies into its vehicles. This approach aims to enhance the overall functionality and appeal of their cars, making them more than just traditional vehicles. Additionally, Xpeng Motors has a subsidiary, Xpeng Robotics, which focuses on developing smart robots as part of its broader mobility ecosystem.

Narwal Robotics

Series C in 2020
Narwal Robotics, officially known as Yunjing (Narwal) Intelligence Technology (Dongguan) Co., Ltd., specializes in the design, development, and production of intelligent cleaning robots. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Dongguan, China, with an additional office in Shenzhen, the company targets the high-end consumer market. Its flagship product, the Narwal T10, is a self-cleaning robot designed for automated mopping and floor cleaning, utilizing advanced navigation positioning, map construction, and structural design. This technology allows for efficient unmanned cleaning services, providing consumers with convenience and effective cleaning solutions.

Agile Robots

Seed Round in 2019
Agile Robots AG is a German company, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Gilching, with an additional office in Beijing, China. The company specializes in developing advanced robotic solutions that integrate artificial intelligence to enhance manufacturing, medical assistance, and service robotics. Its core offerings include a lightweight robotic arm featuring seven degrees of freedom and a general-purpose robot controller, designed for versatility in various applications. Agile Robots also provides a sophisticated robot vision system and scalable robotics optimized for seamless integration of perception, intelligence, and actuation. These systems are equipped with ultra-sensitive joint torque sensors, enabling them to detect and respond to interactions with human users and their environments, effectively bridging the gap between artificial intelligence and the physical world.

Horizon Robotics

Series B in 2019
Horizon Robotics is a prominent provider of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving solutions specifically designed for passenger vehicles. The company develops proprietary software and hardware that integrate advanced algorithms and specialized processing capabilities. These technologies form the foundation for enhanced driving automation, aiming to improve both safety and the overall experience for drivers and passengers. By focusing on innovative solutions, Horizon Robotics plays a key role in the evolution of assisted and autonomous driving.

Xpeng Motors

Series B in 2018
Xpeng Motors is a Chinese electric vehicle and technology company that specializes in the design and manufacture of smart cars. The company emphasizes local market needs and prioritizes consumer experience, integrating advanced autonomous driving features and internet-connected technologies into its vehicles. This approach aims to enhance the overall functionality and appeal of their cars, making them more than just traditional vehicles. Additionally, Xpeng Motors has a subsidiary, Xpeng Robotics, which focuses on developing smart robots as part of its broader mobility ecosystem.

Horizon Robotics

Series A in 2017
Horizon Robotics is a prominent provider of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving solutions specifically designed for passenger vehicles. The company develops proprietary software and hardware that integrate advanced algorithms and specialized processing capabilities. These technologies form the foundation for enhanced driving automation, aiming to improve both safety and the overall experience for drivers and passengers. By focusing on innovative solutions, Horizon Robotics plays a key role in the evolution of assisted and autonomous driving.

Horizon Robotics

Seed Round in 2015
Horizon Robotics is a prominent provider of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving solutions specifically designed for passenger vehicles. The company develops proprietary software and hardware that integrate advanced algorithms and specialized processing capabilities. These technologies form the foundation for enhanced driving automation, aiming to improve both safety and the overall experience for drivers and passengers. By focusing on innovative solutions, Horizon Robotics plays a key role in the evolution of assisted and autonomous driving.
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