Tencent Holdings

Tencent Holdings Limited is a leading internet service provider based in Shenzhen, China, known for its extensive range of value-added services, including online games, social networking, financial technology, and online advertising. Founded in 1998, Tencent operates major platforms such as WeChat and QQ, which facilitate communication, entertainment, and e-commerce for millions of users. The company is recognized as the world's largest video game publisher, with popular titles like Honor of Kings in its portfolio. In addition to its core services, Tencent is involved in the production and distribution of films and television programs, as well as software development and digital content licensing. With a focus on user-oriented strategies, Tencent continues to adapt and expand its offerings, positioning itself as a vital part of daily life for many consumers in China and beyond.

Hongwei Chen

Executive Director of Investment

Martin Lau

President

Jeffrey Li

Managing Partner

Alvin Liu

Co-Founder

Steven Ma

SVP

Huateng Ma

Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO

Danying Ma

Managing Director

Bo Wang

Vice President, Tencent Games

Ye Wang

Associate Director, Global Data Intelligence and Data Service, IEG

Xiaoguang Wu

Senior Executive Vice President and CEO

Yao Xia

Executive Director

Levin Yao

Managing Director, Tencent Investment

Wenlei Zhuang

Vice President of Tencent Cloud and Head of Tencent Cloud Strategic Investment

phil mu

Chief Investment Officer

Dowson Tong

President of Social Network Group, Senior Executive Vice President

Past deals in Automotive

Agibot

Series B in 2025
Agibot is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of humanoid robots powered by artificial intelligence. With a focus on industrial manufacturing applications, Agibot's robots are designed to perform a variety of real-world tasks, particularly in sectors such as 3C manufacturing and automotive production. The company's emphasis on fine-grained manipulation and collaborative capabilities enables its robots to enhance operational efficiency across multiple industries. Agibot is committed to continuous research and development, exploring new applications for its technology to address the increasing demand for automation and intelligent systems in the workforce. Through its innovative solutions, Agibot aims to contribute significantly to the evolution of robotics in everyday environments.

Mogu Zhixing

Series C in 2023
Mogu Zhixing is a software as a service (SaaS) connected cars platform launched in November 2017 by a Chinese company whose name can be translated as "Zhidao Network Technology Co." Leveraging its "hardware plus operating system plus application" service model, the company primarily provides a range of services like locating and tracking vehicles, generating traveling data and searching for car maintenance.

Rox Motor

Series E in 2023
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.

Oxa

Series C in 2023
Oxa is a developer of autonomous vehicle software that focuses on creating AI-based platforms for the operation and scaling of fleets of autonomous vehicles. The company's technology combines laser vision and radar for effective localization, allowing autonomous systems to understand their surroundings and navigate safely in complex environments. Oxa's software is designed to operate with low compute power requirements, making it accessible for various business applications. By providing solutions that enhance vehicle positioning and movement prediction, Oxa enables clients to implement and accelerate the deployment of autonomous vehicles in a range of settings.

Ingeek

Series B in 2022
Shanghai InGeek Cyber Security Co., Ltd, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, specializes in information, network, and system security services. As a subsidiary of Shanghai Yinji Information Technology Co., Ltd, InGeek focuses on consulting, implementation, operation, maintenance, and software development related to cybersecurity. The company is committed to enhancing Internet of Things (IoT) security and provides industry-specific network information security products and comprehensive security solutions primarily for the communications, financial, and automotive sectors. InGeek aims to create a safer and smarter environment for connected vehicles, promoting innovation in technology while ensuring robust protection against cyber threats.

Wuzhi Intelligence

Seed Round in 2022
Wuzhi Intelligence is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence, security orchestration, automation, and response. They produce products for finance, operators, energy, tobacco, automobile manufacturing, and other industries.

CARS24

Series G in 2021
CARS24 Services Pvt. Ltd. is a company based in Gurugram, India, specializing in the buying and selling of used cars. Founded in 2015, CARS24 operates as a subsidiary of Global Car Group and has developed a tech-enabled marketplace that transforms the process of selling pre-owned vehicles. The company offers car inspection and valuation services, utilizing an AI-driven pricing algorithm to provide accurate market and appraisal prices. This innovative approach facilitates secure and efficient transactions, enabling car owners to sell their vehicles at fair prices through a network of channel partners across various cities in India. Additionally, CARS24 offers vehicle lending products, expanding its services within the automotive finance sector.

Lanxin Technology

Series B in 2021
Lanxin Technology provides 3D visual sensors, intelligent logistics robots, and robot intelligent scheduling software system solutions. The company's products include an intelligent handling robot, a fusion navigation product with 3D visual navigation and scheduling system, and Forklift Series. Lanxin Technology's products and services are for 3C, new energy, packaging, automobile, medicine, construction machinery, and many other industries.

Ultraleap

Series D in 2021
Ultraleap Limited is a leading developer of mid-air haptic control systems and 3D hand tracking technology. Formerly known as Ultrahaptics, the company specializes in creating solutions that utilize ultrasound to generate tactile sensations, enabling users to feel three-dimensional shapes and textures without physical contact. Its flagship products include the Leap Motion Controller, which captures hand movements, and the VR Developer Mount, designed for enhancing virtual reality experiences on various headsets. The company's innovative technology is applicable across multiple industries such as extended reality, automotive, digital signage, industrial automation, consumer electronics, and location-based entertainment. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom, Ultraleap also has a subsidiary in Silicon Valley, United States.

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.

CARS24

Series F in 2021
CARS24 Services Pvt. Ltd. is a company based in Gurugram, India, specializing in the buying and selling of used cars. Founded in 2015, CARS24 operates as a subsidiary of Global Car Group and has developed a tech-enabled marketplace that transforms the process of selling pre-owned vehicles. The company offers car inspection and valuation services, utilizing an AI-driven pricing algorithm to provide accurate market and appraisal prices. This innovative approach facilitates secure and efficient transactions, enabling car owners to sell their vehicles at fair prices through a network of channel partners across various cities in India. Additionally, CARS24 offers vehicle lending products, expanding its services within the automotive finance sector.

Zhejiang Century Huatong Group Company

Post in 2021
Zhejiang Century Huatong Group Company is a diversified enterprise based in China, primarily engaged in three main sectors: internet gaming, automotive parts manufacturing, and artificial intelligence. In the gaming sector, the company develops and publishes a range of online games. In the automotive domain, it focuses on the research, development, production, and sale of plastic and metal stamped parts, serving as a secondary supplier of auto components. Additionally, the company is involved in artificial intelligence cloud data services, brain science research, and the development of metaverse applications, reflecting its commitment to innovation and technological advancement.

Oxa

Series B in 2021
Oxa is a developer of autonomous vehicle software that focuses on creating AI-based platforms for the operation and scaling of fleets of autonomous vehicles. The company's technology combines laser vision and radar for effective localization, allowing autonomous systems to understand their surroundings and navigate safely in complex environments. Oxa's software is designed to operate with low compute power requirements, making it accessible for various business applications. By providing solutions that enhance vehicle positioning and movement prediction, Oxa enables clients to implement and accelerate the deployment of autonomous vehicles in a range of settings.

WM Motor

Series D in 2020
WM Motor is an automotive company that designs, manufactures, develops, and markets energy and battery-operated vehicles. It provides energy vehicle products and travel solutions to its customers. The company aims to conserve electronic vehicles in addition to intelligent data hardware, enabling consumers to utilize smart cars that are efficient and energy conserving. WM Motor’s products are built with three core technologies, the Living Motion electric powertrain, the Living Pilot intelligent driving assistance system, and the Living Engine operating system, which offers industry-leading smart connectivity and interactive features.

Next Engine

Series A in 2019
Next Engine is an industrial Internet technology company focused on the automotive industry and digital solutions. The company provides automotive manufacturers with services that include car network cloud solutions, user-direct cloud connections, and digital operations growth. By leveraging the Internet, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence, Next Engine supports the research and development of intelligent connected cars and new energy vehicle platforms. Their efforts aim to enhance the automotive experience for users through advanced big data application platforms.

Tuhu

Series F in 2019
Tuhu is a prominent integrated online and offline platform for automotive services in China, catering to car owners' diverse needs through a customer-centric model. The company offers same-day or next-day delivery and installation of automobile after-sales products in over 260 cities across mainland China. Tuhu's services are accessible via its website, mobile app, call center, and third-party e-commerce platforms. By streamlining its supply chain and providing a digitalized, on-demand service experience, Tuhu effectively connects car owners, suppliers, and automotive service stores. Its platform accommodates a wide range of passenger vehicle models and fulfills various automotive service demands, including tire and chassis parts replacement, maintenance, repair, and detailing.

Nio

Post in 2019
Nio is a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer that designs, manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles globally. Founded in 2014, Nio offers a range of SUVs with varying seating capacities, along with innovative charging solutions such as battery swapping services and mobile charging trucks. The company also provides value-added services like insurance packages, maintenance, and roadside assistance. Nio collaborates with industry leaders for autonomous driving technologies and manufactures its vehicles through strategic partnerships. As of 2023, Nio has sold over 160,000 electric vehicles in China alone, capturing approximately 2% of the market share for new energy passenger vehicles.

Secondmind

Series B in 2019
Secondmind Ltd. is a company that specializes in developing an online software platform utilizing machine learning algorithms to facilitate artificial intelligence-based decision-making. Founded in 2016 and based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, Secondmind offers the Secondmind Decision Engine, a cloud-based platform designed to assist users in predicting, planning, managing risks, and making complex decisions efficiently. The company aims to support automotive innovators in designing cleaner vehicles and achieving sustainability goals amidst the challenges of electrification. By providing advanced tools for automotive engineers, Secondmind helps navigate the complexities of engineering design, ultimately contributing to the transition towards carbon-neutral mobility. The company has garnered backing from prominent venture funds, reflecting its commitment to advancing machine learning applications in the automotive sector.

Mogu Zhixing

Series A in 2019
Mogu Zhixing is a software as a service (SaaS) connected cars platform launched in November 2017 by a Chinese company whose name can be translated as "Zhidao Network Technology Co." Leveraging its "hardware plus operating system plus application" service model, the company primarily provides a range of services like locating and tracking vehicles, generating traveling data and searching for car maintenance.

AutoAI

Series A in 2019
AutoAI Technology Co., Ltd. is a Beijing-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing navigation technologies for connected vehicles. The company offers a comprehensive platform that integrates data and cloud services to enhance Internet accessibility within automobiles. Its product offerings include on-board components such as telematics boxes and a vehicle-optimized version of the Android operating system, alongside cloud-based technologies for data acquisition, storage, and analysis. Additionally, AutoAI provides various services to drivers, including entertainment, weather and traffic information, parking assistance, fueling options, and insurance services. As a subsidiary of NavInfo Co., Ltd., AutoAI also focuses on software solutions that incorporate artificial intelligence for dashboard functions, enhancing navigation, entertainment, voice control, and driver assistance in modern vehicles.

Youcheyihou.com

Series D in 2019
YouCheYiHou is a car media platform that offers a range of services including a mobile app and small program solutions, alongside e-commerce for automotive supplies. The platform serves as an online information hub for motor vehicle transactions, providing users with updates on car models, maintenance tips, and insights into the car industry. By leveraging big data from the automotive sector, YouCheYiHou aids car dealerships in managing sales, branding, and customer service, while also delivering valuable information to both consumers and dealers.

Tuhu

Series E in 2018
Tuhu is a prominent integrated online and offline platform for automotive services in China, catering to car owners' diverse needs through a customer-centric model. The company offers same-day or next-day delivery and installation of automobile after-sales products in over 260 cities across mainland China. Tuhu's services are accessible via its website, mobile app, call center, and third-party e-commerce platforms. By streamlining its supply chain and providing a digitalized, on-demand service experience, Tuhu effectively connects car owners, suppliers, and automotive service stores. Its platform accommodates a wide range of passenger vehicle models and fulfills various automotive service demands, including tire and chassis parts replacement, maintenance, repair, and detailing.

RenRenChe

Series E in 2018
RenRenChe, founded in April 2014, operates as a consumer-to-consumer (C2C) auto transaction service platform specializing in both used and new car sales. The company offers a range of services, including free door-to-door car valuation, sales, and replacement. To ensure quality, RenRenChe has established rigorous testing standards and employs a team of professional appraisers, collaborating with the China Automobile Dealers Association to set national benchmarks for second-hand car testing. The platform provides significant after-sales guarantees, including a 14-day return policy and a one-year warranty on core components, thereby enhancing buyer confidence. RenRenChe has attracted considerable investment, securing significant funding from notable investors, which has facilitated its growth and technological development within the industry.

WM Motor

Corporate Round in 2017
WM Motor is an automotive company that designs, manufactures, develops, and markets energy and battery-operated vehicles. It provides energy vehicle products and travel solutions to its customers. The company aims to conserve electronic vehicles in addition to intelligent data hardware, enabling consumers to utilize smart cars that are efficient and energy conserving. WM Motor’s products are built with three core technologies, the Living Motion electric powertrain, the Living Pilot intelligent driving assistance system, and the Living Engine operating system, which offers industry-leading smart connectivity and interactive features.

WM Motor

Series B in 2017
WM Motor is an automotive company that designs, manufactures, develops, and markets energy and battery-operated vehicles. It provides energy vehicle products and travel solutions to its customers. The company aims to conserve electronic vehicles in addition to intelligent data hardware, enabling consumers to utilize smart cars that are efficient and energy conserving. WM Motor’s products are built with three core technologies, the Living Motion electric powertrain, the Living Pilot intelligent driving assistance system, and the Living Engine operating system, which offers industry-leading smart connectivity and interactive features.

Nio

Series D in 2017
Nio is a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer that designs, manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles globally. Founded in 2014, Nio offers a range of SUVs with varying seating capacities, along with innovative charging solutions such as battery swapping services and mobile charging trucks. The company also provides value-added services like insurance packages, maintenance, and roadside assistance. Nio collaborates with industry leaders for autonomous driving technologies and manufactures its vehicles through strategic partnerships. As of 2023, Nio has sold over 160,000 electric vehicles in China alone, capturing approximately 2% of the market share for new energy passenger vehicles.

Ola

Private Equity Round in 2017
Ola operates a mobile technology platform that integrates city transportation for customers and driver partners in India. Its mobile application allows its customers to book a range of cabs, auto-rickshaws, bikes, and shuttle buses. Ola's mobile application allows customers to book city taxi, outstation travel, car rental, and corporate travel services. Its mobile application is available on Windows, Android, and iOS platforms. Ankit Bhati and Bhavish Aggarwal founded Ola on December 1, 2010. It has its headquarters with additional offices in Bengaluru in India.

Yixin Group

Series C in 2017
Yixin Group is an online automobile finance transaction platform based in China, specializing in facilitating vehicle loans. The company operates primarily in two segments: transaction platform services and self-operated financing. The transaction platform segment connects consumers with auto finance partners to facilitate auto loans, which constitutes the majority of its revenue. Additionally, the self-operated financing segment provides auto finance solutions through financing leases. By offering a comprehensive range of financing options, Yixin Group aims to streamline the vehicle purchasing process for consumers while supporting its partners in the auto finance industry.

Yixin Capital

Funding Round in 2017
The firm aims to develop a consumer-centric automotive transaction platform which connects consumers with a partner network that includes automakers, auto dealers, financing and insurance partners, as well as aftermarket service providers.

Bitauto Holdings

Post in 2017
Bitauto Holdings Limited is a prominent provider of internet content and marketing services tailored to China's rapidly expanding automotive sector. The company operates through three key segments: advertising and subscription services, transaction services, and digital marketing solutions. Its advertising segment offers a range of services to automakers, utilizing websites and mobile applications to deliver transaction-focused online advertisements and promotional activities. Additionally, Bitauto's transaction services facilitate connections between automakers, automobile dealers, and financial partners, enhancing the purchasing process for consumers. The digital marketing solutions segment encompasses website creation and maintenance, online public relations, marketing campaigns, and data analytics, supporting clients in enhancing their online presence and engagement. Overall, Bitauto plays a significant role in shaping the digital landscape of the automotive industry in China.

Tesla

Post in 2017
Tesla, Inc., established in 2003, is a leading innovator in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a range of electric vehicles, including luxury and midsize sedans, crossover SUVs, a light truck, and a semi-truck. Tesla's mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy, offering an expanding lineup of increasingly affordable electric cars. The company operates through two segments: Automotive, which focuses on EV production, powertrain components, and services, and Energy Generation and Storage, which provides rechargeable battery systems, solar energy generation, and energy storage products for residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications. Tesla markets its products through company-owned stores, galleries, and its official website, and supports them with a network of service centers and mobile technicians. Additionally, Tesla operates a fast-charging network for EV owners.

Nio

Series C in 2017
Nio is a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer that designs, manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles globally. Founded in 2014, Nio offers a range of SUVs with varying seating capacities, along with innovative charging solutions such as battery swapping services and mobile charging trucks. The company also provides value-added services like insurance packages, maintenance, and roadside assistance. Nio collaborates with industry leaders for autonomous driving technologies and manufactures its vehicles through strategic partnerships. As of 2023, Nio has sold over 160,000 electric vehicles in China alone, capturing approximately 2% of the market share for new energy passenger vehicles.

Yixin Capital

Funding Round in 2016
The firm aims to develop a consumer-centric automotive transaction platform which connects consumers with a partner network that includes automakers, auto dealers, financing and insurance partners, as well as aftermarket service providers.

Nio

Series B in 2016
Nio is a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer that designs, manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles globally. Founded in 2014, Nio offers a range of SUVs with varying seating capacities, along with innovative charging solutions such as battery swapping services and mobile charging trucks. The company also provides value-added services like insurance packages, maintenance, and roadside assistance. Nio collaborates with industry leaders for autonomous driving technologies and manufactures its vehicles through strategic partnerships. As of 2023, Nio has sold over 160,000 electric vehicles in China alone, capturing approximately 2% of the market share for new energy passenger vehicles.

Byton

Series A in 2016
Byton is a developer and manufacturer of electric vehicles that integrates advanced smart technologies into its designs. The company focuses on creating intelligent driving experiences through features such as facial recognition for unlocking doors and entertainment systems displayed on dashboard-mounted screens. Byton aims to revolutionize mobility by transforming automobiles into fully connected smart devices that enhance both digital interaction and environmental sustainability. As a start-up, it fosters a culture of innovation, positioning itself as a potential leader in the evolving landscape of connected mobility.

RenRenChe

Series C in 2015
RenRenChe, founded in April 2014, operates as a consumer-to-consumer (C2C) auto transaction service platform specializing in both used and new car sales. The company offers a range of services, including free door-to-door car valuation, sales, and replacement. To ensure quality, RenRenChe has established rigorous testing standards and employs a team of professional appraisers, collaborating with the China Automobile Dealers Association to set national benchmarks for second-hand car testing. The platform provides significant after-sales guarantees, including a 14-day return policy and a one-year warranty on core components, thereby enhancing buyer confidence. RenRenChe has attracted considerable investment, securing significant funding from notable investors, which has facilitated its growth and technological development within the industry.

Cyngn

Series C in 2015
Cyngn, founded in 2009 and based in Palo Alto, California, is an industrial autonomous vehicle technology company. It develops DriveMod, a flexible autonomous driving solution that can be deployed on various vehicle types and in diverse environments. Cyngn's technology integrates with commercially available sensors and hardware, offering safe, scalable, and efficient self-driving vehicle solutions to industrial organizations. Its system is vehicle-agnostic, allowing heterogeneous fleets to switch between fully-autonomous, remotely-controlled, and manual modes. Cyngn aims to address current challenges faced by industrial organizations, such as labor shortages, expensive safety incidents, and growing eCommerce demands.

Cyngn

Series C in 2015
Cyngn, founded in 2009 and based in Palo Alto, California, is an industrial autonomous vehicle technology company. It develops DriveMod, a flexible autonomous driving solution that can be deployed on various vehicle types and in diverse environments. Cyngn's technology integrates with commercially available sensors and hardware, offering safe, scalable, and efficient self-driving vehicle solutions to industrial organizations. Its system is vehicle-agnostic, allowing heterogeneous fleets to switch between fully-autonomous, remotely-controlled, and manual modes. Cyngn aims to address current challenges faced by industrial organizations, such as labor shortages, expensive safety incidents, and growing eCommerce demands.

Cyngn

Series B in 2013
Cyngn, founded in 2009 and based in Palo Alto, California, is an industrial autonomous vehicle technology company. It develops DriveMod, a flexible autonomous driving solution that can be deployed on various vehicle types and in diverse environments. Cyngn's technology integrates with commercially available sensors and hardware, offering safe, scalable, and efficient self-driving vehicle solutions to industrial organizations. Its system is vehicle-agnostic, allowing heterogeneous fleets to switch between fully-autonomous, remotely-controlled, and manual modes. Cyngn aims to address current challenges faced by industrial organizations, such as labor shortages, expensive safety incidents, and growing eCommerce demands.
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