NIO Capital

NIO Capital is a professional investment firm established in 2016, deeply rooted in the industrial sector. The firm primarily focuses on investments in the grand travel (mobility), energy, and technology sectors, with a strategic emphasis on industrial transformation driven by decarbonization and digitalization. Their investment scope includes areas such as new energy, automotive, smart industry, and hard technology, aiming to support innovations that benefit both the climate and humanity.

The firm was co-founded by NIO (formerly NextEV), Sequoia Capital, and hedge fund manager Hillhouse Capital. NIO Capital manages both RMB and USD funds, and as of February 2024, its total assets under management (AUM) reached 15 billion RMB, approximately $2 billion USD. The firm is committed to sustainable investment, collaborating with enterprises across various sectors to drive the industry's transition towards low-carbon and sustainable development.

NIO Capital boasts a diversified team with extensive industry backgrounds and professional investment management capabilities, complemented by a robust ecosystem network. They are dedicated to providing comprehensive, multi-dimensional support to their portfolio companies throughout their lifecycle, helping to transform innovative ideas into successful enterprises. The firm's investment philosophy centers on partnering with and supporting existing management teams to achieve solid operating results and foster innovation.

Their notable investments span a wide range of innovative companies, including CATL (Ningde Times), Ronbay Technology, United Winners Laser, Tuhu, Dida Chuxing, Black Sesame Technologies, Fute Technology, Pony.ai, Momenta, Inceptio, and Seyond. Recent investments include leading Series A rounds in companies like Shenghui Technology (枡水科技) for green hydrogen innovation and participating in Pre-B rounds for robotics firms like LimX Dynamics (灵猴机器人), demonstrating their continuous commitment to cutting-edge technologies in their core sectors.