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NIO Capital

Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai

Description

NIO Capital is a fund manager investing in themes reshaping the automotive, new energy and technology sectors.

Investor Profile

NIO Capital has backed more than 19 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 21% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in China, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Automotive, Manufacturing, Electronics.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (42%)
  • Series Unknown (26%)
  • Series A (21%)
  • Series D (5%)
  • Series C (5%)

Country Focus

  • China (74%)
  • United States (26%)

Industry Focus

  • Automotive
  • Manufacturing
  • Electronics
  • Autonomous Vehicles
  • Transportation
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Software
  • Sensor
  • Semiconductor
  • Electric Vehicle
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Who does NIO Capital frequently co-invest with?

Shunwei Capital
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 3
NewView Capital
North America, California, United States, Burlingame
Co-Investments: 2
Tencent
Asia, Guangdong, China, Shenzhen
Co-Investments: 3
Temasek Holdings
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 3
BAI capital
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 4
F-Prime Capital
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 3
Acadia Woods Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Cathay Capital Private Equity
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
Eight Roads Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 5
Eastern Bell Capital
Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai
Co-Investments: 2

What are some of recent deals done by NIO Capital?

Zero One Auto

Taicang, Jiangsu, China

Zero One Auto is a new energy-efficient heavy-duty truck developer company.

Autonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleManufacturing
Series BMar 11, 2026
Amount Raised: $174,767,708
FangQing Technology

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

Fangqing Technology is a communications equipment developer.

Information and Communications Technology (ICT)SoftwareTelecommunications
SeedMar 9, 2026
Amount Raised: $144,494,054
Contango

Hefei, Anhui, China

Contango is a hydrogen energy production and applications company that provides catalysts and testing equipment.

Chemical EngineeringEnergyRenewable Energy
Series AMar 5, 2026
Amount Raised: $14,510,629
NIO GeniTech

Hefei, Anhui, China

NIO GeniTech is a chip development company that focuses on intelligent-driving chip and related technologies.

ElectronicsIndustrial ManufacturingIntelligent SystemsManufacturing
Series AFeb 26, 2026
Amount Raised: $330,231,469
Linghou Robotics

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

Linghou Robotics is a core component supplier focusing on intelligent manufacturing and industrial automation, integrating R&D etc.

Robotics
Series BFeb 2, 2026
Amount Raised: $14,401,751
Zhongke Qingneng

Zhengzhou, Henan, China

Zhongke Qingneng is a green-tech company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of hydrogen liquefaction equipment.

GreenTechHydroelectricManufacturing
SeedFeb 1, 2026
Amount Raised: $71,924,336
Uxin

Beijing, Beijing, China

Uxin offers car e-commerce platform that enables to consumers and dealers to buy and sell new and used cars.

AuctionsAutomotiveE-CommerceOnline AuctionsSales
Post Ipo EquityDec 26, 2025
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
Green Energy Origin

Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Green Energy Origin is a sustainable firm that develops specialty chemicals and battery raw materials for cost effective energy solutions.

GreenTechRenewable EnergySolar
Series BDec 11, 2025
Amount Raised: $110,000,000

Sinohydo Hydrogen Energy Technology is a company that provides electrolysis hydrogen production systems and green hydrogen solutions.

Clean EnergyEnergyGreenTech
Series UnknownSep 15, 2025
New Core Voyage

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

New Core Voyage is an integrated circuit chip developer, mainly engaged in integrated circuit chip design and services

SeedAug 21, 2025

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