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.

Yao Li

Partner

William Li

Managing Partner

Zhang, Junyi

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 unmanned sanitation autonomous vehicles, specializing in autopilot technology tailored for the sanitation industry. The company employs artificial intelligence and advanced algorithms to create unmanned sweepers, aimed at enhancing the working conditions for professionals in the sanitation sector. By integrating innovative technologies, Yunchuang Zhixing seeks to improve efficiency and safety in sanitation 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 unmanned sanitation autonomous vehicles, specializing in autopilot technology tailored for the sanitation industry. The company employs artificial intelligence and advanced algorithms to create unmanned sweepers, aimed at enhancing the working conditions for professionals in the sanitation sector. By integrating innovative technologies, Yunchuang Zhixing seeks to improve efficiency and safety in sanitation operations.

Minieye

Series D in 2022
MINIEYE specializes in developing advanced vehicle visual sensing systems aimed at enhancing road safety and driver awareness. The company's technology detects various traffic elements such as vehicles, pedestrians, lanes, and traffic signals, helping drivers navigate more effectively. Additionally, MINIEYE incorporates in-cabin sensing capabilities that monitor the behavior and conditions of both drivers and passengers, analyzing factors like eyelid movement and body orientation. By leveraging deep learning algorithms, MINIEYE's systems are designed to function reliably in challenging weather and lighting conditions, thereby supporting safer driving and reducing the likelihood of accidents. The company's mission focuses on improving vehicle automation while prioritizing the safety of all road users.

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.

Standard Robots

Series B in 2022
Standard Robots, established on June 14, 2016, in Baoan, Guangdong, specializes in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of laser SLAM autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and Robot Internet of Things (RIoT) software systems. The company targets the semiconductor, auto parts, and energy industries, offering standardized solutions that enhance the flexibility and agility of mobile robots in manufacturing environments. By focusing on repeatable algorithm application scenarios, Standard Robots enables clients to achieve intelligent logistics transformation, providing a scalable application with predictable outcomes and dedicated services.

Innovusion

Series B in 2021
Innovusion, Inc. is a developer of advanced image grade LiDAR sensor systems tailored for level 4 and 5 autonomous vehicles and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Founded in 2016 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company focuses on delivering high-performance perception solutions that combine range, resolution, and hardware-accelerated sensor fusion. Their compact sensor systems are designed for ease of integration and cost-effectiveness, making them suitable for demanding applications in the autonomous driving market. Innovusion's innovative technology positions it as a key player in the rapidly evolving landscape of autonomous transportation.

Inceptio Technology

Series B in 2021
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.

Innovusion

Series B in 2021
Innovusion, Inc. is a developer of advanced image grade LiDAR sensor systems tailored for level 4 and 5 autonomous vehicles and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Founded in 2016 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company focuses on delivering high-performance perception solutions that combine range, resolution, and hardware-accelerated sensor fusion. Their compact sensor systems are designed for ease of integration and cost-effectiveness, making them suitable for demanding applications in the autonomous driving market. Innovusion's innovative technology positions it as a key player in the rapidly evolving landscape of autonomous transportation.

Inceptio Technology

Venture Round in 2020
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.

Innovusion

Series A in 2018
Innovusion, Inc. is a developer of advanced image grade LiDAR sensor systems tailored for level 4 and 5 autonomous vehicles and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Founded in 2016 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company focuses on delivering high-performance perception solutions that combine range, resolution, and hardware-accelerated sensor fusion. Their compact sensor systems are designed for ease of integration and cost-effectiveness, making them suitable for demanding applications in the autonomous driving market. Innovusion's innovative technology positions it as a key player in the rapidly evolving landscape of autonomous transportation.

Momenta

Series C in 2018
Momenta is an autonomous driving startup operating out of Beijing. Its deep-learning-based software in perception, HD semantic mapping, and data-driven path planning enables the realization of full autonomy. Momenta offer multi-level autonomous driving solutions as well as big data products and services. Momenta’s team is composed of experts in computer vision and deep learning, including one of the authors of Faster R-CNN and ResNet, the most popular deep learning network, as well as winners of ImageNet 2015, MS COCO Challenge 2015, and ImageNet 2017. The company is leading the autonomous driving software space with advanced technical competence and a strong commitment to innovation.

TrunkTech

Series A in 2018
TrunkTech specializes in the development of Level 4 driverless truck technology aimed at enhancing smart driving solutions for logistics transportation. The company collaborates with various original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) both domestically and internationally to create automatic driving floor products tailored for industrial group customers. Based in Tsinghua Science Park, TrunkTech's team comprises over 20 members, many of whom have backgrounds in leading technology firms such as Google, Baidu, and Tesla. The company focuses on a comprehensive intelligent logistics system that addresses diverse scenarios, including closed environments, semi-closed areas, and urban settings. By leveraging its advanced capabilities in environmental awareness, driving awareness, intelligent control, and automotive electronics, TrunkTech aims to make logistics transportation safer, smarter, and more cost-effective.

Black Sesame Technologies

Series A in 2018
Black Sesame Technologies is an AI digital imaging technology firm founded in 2016, with locations in Silicon Valley and Shanghai. The company specializes in developing solutions for real-world AI challenges, focusing on image processing, computing images, and embedded sensing platforms. It provides advanced algorithms for applications in smartphones, autonomous driving, and various consumer electronics. The firm conducts extensive research and development, including core algorithm development, ASIC design, and software systems for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Black Sesame Technologies is committed to innovation, quality, and reliable service, leveraging the extensive industry experience of its team members. The company has designed automotive-grade system-on-chips (SoCs), including the high-computing Huashan Series and the cross-domain Wudang Series, aimed at enhancing intelligent vehicle solutions and driving the future of mobility.

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 operating out of Beijing. Its deep-learning-based software in perception, HD semantic mapping, and data-driven path planning enables the realization of full autonomy. Momenta offer multi-level autonomous driving solutions as well as big data products and services. Momenta’s team is composed of experts in computer vision and deep learning, including one of the authors of Faster R-CNN and ResNet, the most popular deep learning network, as well as winners of ImageNet 2015, MS COCO Challenge 2015, and ImageNet 2017. The company is leading the autonomous driving software space with advanced technical competence and a strong commitment to innovation.
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