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.

Li, William

Chairman, C.E.O., Founder and Managing Partner

Junyi Zhang

Managing Partner

Yan Zhu

Managing Partner

Past deals in Automotive

Ruitai Microelectronics

Series B in 2024
Ruitai Microelectronics is a domestic supplier of high-performance analog and analog-digital hybrid chips for intelligent networked vehicles.

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 operates an e-commerce platform facilitating the trade of second-hand automobile parts. Its online marketplace connects scrapyards, vehicle manufacturers, and repair shops, promoting part refurbishment and reuse to reduce waste and sourcing costs.

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 operates an e-commerce platform facilitating the trade of second-hand automobile parts. Its online marketplace connects scrapyards, vehicle manufacturers, and repair shops, promoting part refurbishment and reuse to reduce waste and sourcing costs.

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.

Yuan Planet

Series A in 2021
Yuan Planet operates an e-commerce platform facilitating the trade of second-hand automobile parts. Its online marketplace connects scrapyards, vehicle manufacturers, and repair shops, promoting part refurbishment and reuse to reduce waste and sourcing costs.

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.

AutoAI

Series A in 2019
AutoAI develops intelligent network systems for next-generation autonomous vehicles. Established by prominent investment institutions and internet companies, the company specializes in smart cockpit solutions for the automotive industry, offering navigation, entertainment, voice control, and driver assistance functionalities.

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.

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
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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