Decent Capital is a venture capital firm with a cross-border presence. It was founded in 2007 by Jason Zeng, co-founder of Tencent Holdings Limited.  Decent Capital has two teams, venture investment and asset management, with offices in Hong Kong, mainland China, Singapore and the United States. Decent’s investment team invests from Seed to Series A, primarily focusing on SaaS, Consumer Internet, and Frontier Tech.  Decent has invested in over 200 companies globally, spanning across the United States, China, Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Hong Kong and Singapore. Decent upholds strong dedication to post-investment management, they continue to heavily support their portfolio companies’ business operations, supply chain and logistics, and future fundraising efforts. While Decent’s emphasis is on early-stage investments, they prioritize continuing to support portfolio companies throughout growth, for example, Decent invested in Lime from Seed to Series D.

Decent Capital

Chuxin Capital is an early-stage fund that actively deploys emerging formats centered on technology and consumption upgrades. It specializes in early-stage investments into companies within the enterprise services, technology, entertainment, and consumer products and services industries. Chuxin Capital was established in 2015 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

Chuxin Capital

Sequoia Capital China is a VC firm focused on seed-stage, mid-stage, late-stage, and growth investments in the fintech sector. Sequoia Capital China has offices in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Shenzhen. Over the past nine years, Sequoia Capital China has an impressive and diverse portfolio comprising about 300 dynamic companies that deliver high returns on investment using differentiated technologies and innovative business models, including Alibaba, VIPshop.com, Sina.com, Didi, JD.com, Ourpalm, Qihoo 360, Jumei, Momo, SINNET, Dianping.com, Meituan, Meilishuo, Toutiao, AutoNavi, Ganji.com, DJI, VanceInfo, Noah Private Wealth Management, Wanda Cinemas, Alibaba Pictures, Plateno Hotels Group, Deppon Logistics, ZTO Express, Beta Pharma, Snibe Diagnostic, BGI, WEGO, and Yuwell Medical.

Sequoia Capital China

Shunwei Capital is a venture capital fund that focuses on early to mid-stage investments in local internet industry. It specializes in incubation, startups, early to mid-stage, and growth capital investments. It seeks to invest in the technology, media, telecommunications, high technology, new media, games, internet finance, and rural area internet sectors. Their investors include sovereign wealth funds, fund of funds, university endowment funds, and family offices. Shunwei Capital is a China-based company that was founded in 2011 by Tuck Lye Koh and Lei Jun.

Shunwei Capital

Vertex Ventures China invests in high-growth internet and technology start-ups across mainland China, and provides funding support and value-add services to portfolio companies in their growth stage. Based in Beijing and Shanghai, Vertex Ventures China collaborates with the Vertex network of ventures funds across US, Israel, Southeast Asia, and India, and under auspices of Vertex Holdings providing local knowledge with global perspective.

Vertex Ventures China

Matrix Partners China builds long-term relationships with entrepreneurs and helps them build significant, industry-leading companies. Since its inception in 1977, Matrix Partners China has made hundreds of investments and played an active role in the development of many successful businesses, 50 of which went on to IPO, and 75 of which have gone on to profitable M&A events. The firm consistently ranks in the top venture firms in terms of returns to its investors. Matrix Partners China combines local knowledge with global experience and vision. Its team consists of both former entrepreneurs and experienced investors. Its past successes include Focus Media, Eachnet, and Baidu, among others. The company invests across multiple sectors and stages.

Matrix Partners China

Dunhong Capital Management is a private equity investment firm.

Dunhong Capital Management

Hexagon is a provider of information technology solutions that drive productivity and quality across geospatial and industrial landscapes.

Hexagon

Winreal Investment is an investment Firm.

Winreal Investment

Shenzhen Capital Group Co., Ltd (“SCGC”) is a limited venture capital company established by the Shenzhen Government in 1999. Since its establishment, SCGC has focused on cultivating national industries, shaping national brands, promoting economic transformation, and emerging industries developing. SCGC has registered capital of 5.42 billion RMB, and a total AUM of 338.99 billion RMB. SCGC primarily invests in SMEs, innovative high-tech enterprises, enterprises in emerging industries, and enterprises in start-up period, growth period and in transformation, covering industries supported by national policies, including IT, internet, new media, biopharma, new energy, environmental protection, chemical engineering, new material, high-end equipment manufacturing, consumption goods, modern service, etc. By the end of April 2019, SCGC ranked the first based on the number of portfolio companies and the number of listed portfolio companies: 994 portfolio companies, investments totaling 43.9 billion RMB, 145 of which have been listed in 16 capital markets worldwide.

Shenzhen Capital Group

Meituan develops and operates a platform providing retail and online group buying services. It retails and delivers Chinese food from local restaurants online. It operates a social commerce website that offers online group discounts for movie tickets, groceries, food, restaurants, entertainment, and health/fitness sectors. Zhang Tao founded Meituan Group in 2010 that became Meituan-Dianping in December 2015, with its headquarters in Beijing in China. Meituan-Dianping officially changed its name to Meituan in September 2020.

Meituan

CITIC Securities Co., Ltd. (CITICS) was incorporated in Beijing on October 25, 1995.Upon approval of Chinese Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) on December 13, 2002, CITICS undertook an initial public offering (IPO) of 400 million common A shares. On January 6, 2003, CITICS (Ticker: 600030) was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.   Its parent company is CITIC Group.  CITICS offered 334 million A shares August 31, 2007 and raised about RMB 25 billion, became the largest IB in China by capital. As of the end of 2010, CITICS' total assets amounted to RMB153.2 billion, with net asset at RMB70.4 billion.  CITICS holds controlling stakes in six subsidiaries and as of the end of 2010, and in consolidated terms, it has 149 branches in China (incl. Hong Kong).  CITICS maintains the leading position on business fronts such as investment banking, brokerage, asset management, investment advisory service, etc. and has already been providing diversified quality financial services and products by prioritizing the demand of clients and making the best of the powerful franchise, rich client bases and smooth market intelligence sharing.

CITIC Securities

Founded in 2014, Source Code Capital is a leading China VC focused on the broad TMT sectors and investing in both early stage start-ups and growth stage companies. With $1.5 billion and RMB 3.5 billion under management, Source Code Capital has been successfully partnering with close to 150 leading Chinese technology founders since inception including Bytedance, Meituan, Homelink, among many others. Source Code is focused on the “Big 3” fundamental drivers, which are Internet+, AI+, and Global+ , and invests along sectors such as media and entertainment, consumer services, enterprise, finance, retail, transportation, housing, education, and healthcare.

Source Code Capital

GoldStone Investment Ltd. (GoldStone Investment) was incorporated in Beijing in October 2007 with a registered capital of RMB 4.6 billion. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Securities, it is solely engaged in direct equity investment and focuses on the private companies with the potential of going public. In pursuant to the approval by CSRC, GoldStone Investment was among the first to conduct the pilot operation of direct equity investment. GoldStone Investment completed a total investment of over RMB 3.84 billion in 2010; 56 investment deals were closed in the year, including 7 deals with successful IPO. The Beijing Agricultural Industry Investment Fund managed by GoldStone Investment achieved remarkable progress in 2010 by completing an investment of RMB 200 million, which accounted for 20% of the total size of the fund. A new proceeds of RMB 2 million was also raised in the year. In 2010, GoldStone Investment was granted the award of ¡°Investment Institution Excellence¡± which was jointly sponsored by Shanghai Securities News and elected by a number of financial institutions and media.

GoldStone Investment

China Internet Investment Fund focusing on network security, cloud computing, big data, network information services, and artificial intelligence. The company mainly adopts equity investment and focuses on investment in the Internet field. It also selects growth models that are in line with national strategies and have good prospects. China Internet Investment Fund utilizes the platform resources of the fund and the professional capabilities of the team to actively build a post-investment management system to help the company develop healthily and rapidly. The company provides diversified services such as docking capital markets, supporting market expansion, promoting strategic synergy, strengthening team incentive, coordinating policy resources, supporting market expansion, and improving governance structure. It was based in Beijing, China.

China Internet Investment Fund

Unitree Robotics

Unitree Robotics is focusing on the R&D, production, and sales of consumer and industry-class high-performance general-purpose legged and humanoid robots, and six-axis manipulators. Unitree focuses on core robot parts, motion control, robot sensing and other comprehensive fields. Unitree attaches great importance to independent research and development and technological innovation, fully self-researching key core robot components such as motors, reducers, controllers, LIDAR and high-performance perception and motion control algorithms, integrating the entire robotics industry chain, and reaching global technological leadership in the field of quadruped robots.

Unitree Robotics is a Chinese company specializing in developing and manufacturing high-performance quadruped robots and robotic arms. Their key product offerings include the Go series for consumer applications, such as the Go1 launched in June 2021 priced at USD 2,700, featuring intelligent side-follow capabilities and a maximum speed of around 4.7 million/s. For industrial applications, they offer models like the B1 quadruped robot showcased at the 2022 CCTV Lantern Festival Gala, designed for all-weather operation with strong payload capabilities.

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Unitree Robotics is a Chinese company specializing in developing and manufacturing high-performance quadruped robots and robotic arms. Their key product offerings include the Go series for consumer applications, such as the Go1 launched in June 2021 priced at USD 2,700, featuring intelligent side-follow capabilities and a maximum speed of around 4.7 million/s. For industrial applications, they offer models like the B1 quadruped robot showcased at the 2022 CCTV Lantern Festival Gala, designed for all-weather operation with strong payload capabilities. 
In March 2024, their H1 V3.0 Evolution humanoid robot set a Guinness World Record as the fastest full-sized humanoid, achieving a linear walking speed of 7.38 mph (3.3 million/s). Unitree also unveiled the Z1 collaborative robotic arm in November 2022, compatible with their legged robots for mobile manipulation tasks across various sectors. 
In January 2024, they released the B2, claimed as the fastest industrial quadruped robot with a running speed exceeding six m/s and a 120 kg maximum load capacity.

UBTech Robotics is a Shenzhen-based company that manufactures humanoid robots for various applications. UBTech's product lineup includes educational robots, logistics robots, and intelligent service robots customized for specific industries like manufacturing and healthcare.Their humanoid robots are equipped with capabilities like sensing, voice interaction, navigation, greeting visitors, and performing tasks such as walking and grasping objects. Key products include the Alpha small humanoid launched in 2014, the Walker humanoid service robot introduced in 2018 for general services, and the upgraded Walker X released in 2021.

UBTech Robotics

Figure is a robotics startup founded with the goal of developing the world's first commercially viable general-purpose humanoid robot called Figure 01. The company is led by CEO Brett Adcock and CTO Jerry Pratt, a renowned roboticist who previously worked at the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC).
Figure one is designed to mimic the human form, standing five feet six inches tall, weighing 130 pounds, and capable of lifting up to 44 pounds. It features 41 degrees of freedom, including seven in each arm, six in each leg, and a six degree-of-freedom hand with an opposable thumb. The robot is fully electric, running for five hours on a single charge.
Figure one aims to address labor shortages by assisting human workers in manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, and retail settings. It leverages advanced AI and machine learning capabilities to perform tasks autonomously, enabling it to navigate complex environments, grasp objects, and manipulate tools. In March 2024, Figure demonstrated the robot handling warehouse tasks such as picking up bins and placing them on a conveyor belt.
Key customers and partnerships
In January 2024, Figure announced a commercial agreement with BMW to deploy its robots on the automaker's production lines.
Figure has also entered a collaboration with OpenAI to develop next-generation AI models specifically for humanoid robots. This partnership aims to enhance Figure 01's ability to process and reason from language, accelerating its commercial deployment timeline.

Figure

Agile Robots AG is a robotics company founded as a spin-off from the German Aerospace Center (DLR). The company's mission is to bridge the gap between artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics by developing systems that combine state-of-the-art force-moment sensing and world-leading image processing technology. This unique combination enables Agile Robots to provide intelligent, user-friendly, and affordable robotic solutions that facilitate safe human-robot interaction.
Agile Robots offers a range of robotic arms for industrial applications as well as research and educational purposes. Their product portfolio includes industrial robot arms, collaborative robot (cobot) arms, robotic software, an anthropomorphic robotic hand, and an educational platform called Aini that teaches foundational concepts in logic, computer science, mathematics, and physics by enabling students aged eight to 15 to program and operate robots.
In November 2023, Agile Robots acquired Franka Emika GmbH, a German robotics company known for its Panda collaborative robot arm. The acquisition, valued at over 30 million euros, allowed Agile Robots to expand its operations, retain Franka Emika's 100-person workforce, and strengthen its position in the robotics industry.
As of November 2022, Agile Robots had over 1,000 employees worldwide. The company established a production facility in Kaufbeuren, Germany, with plans to hire an additional 60 employees and manufacture 2,500 robots per year within a few years.
Key customers and partnerships
In October 2023, Agile Robots gained idealworks, a subsidiary of the BMW Group focused on industrial automation, as a majority shareholder through a Series A financing round. This strategic partnership enables the joint development of new solutions and technologies, as well as access to further branches and markets. Agile Robots and idealworks complement each other in their industry expertise and range of solutions, with idealworks bringing in the BMW Group as one of its largest customers and its industrial know-how.

Agile Robots

SoftBank Robotics is a leading provider of robotic solutions for various industries, including food service, cleaning, and logistics. The company's core offerings include autonomous cleaning robots like the Whiz series and Scrubber 50 Pro, tray delivery robots such as Servi, Keenbot T5, and Delivery X1, as well as logistics automation solutions leveraging technologies like AutoStore's high-density automated warehousing system.
SoftBank Robotics' cleaning robots, powered by artificial intelligence, can efficiently clean and disinfect floors while detecting and removing stains. The tray delivery robots are designed to optimize operations in the food service industry, reducing staff workload by autonomously transporting food and drinks between tables and the kitchen. The company's logistics solutions aim to optimize warehouse operations by maximizing space utilization and enabling efficient storage and retrieval of goods.

SoftBank Robotics

Agility Robotics is a company that develops and manufactures bipedal robots for industrial and commercial applications. Its flagship product is Digit, a human-sized bipedal robot designed to perform tasks such as moving heavy materials, picking up and putting down objects, and navigating through human-centric environments like warehouses and factories.
Digit is built on the principles of the spring-mass model, which replicates the dynamics of animal gaits to achieve efficient and natural bipedal locomotion. The robot's legs are modeled after an ostrich's, with a short thigh segment and long lower legs, enabling it to walk and run with remarkable energy economy. Digit is equipped with sensors and perception systems that allow it to operate autonomously or with human guidance.
Agility Robotics' technology has its roots in research conducted at Oregon State University, where the company was spun out in 2015. The company's early work focused on developing the ATRIAS and Cassie robots, which demonstrated the feasibility of using the spring-mass model for bipedal locomotion. Building on this research, Agility Robotics has commercialized the technology through Digit, which it began mass-producing in 2023.

Agility Robotics

Companies that develop full humanoid robots for research and education purposes in various fields such as science, technology, and academia

Companies that develop full humanoid robots for personal support and caregiving to assist individuals in their homes with tasks like cleaning, cooking, and providing companionship; includes applications in the medical and healthcare industry, such as assisting with surgeries, rehabilitation, or acting as companions for patients

Companies that develop full humanoid robots for entertainment purposes and social interaction. They can be used in public spaces, events, or as personal companions

Companies that develop full humanoid robots for commercial services across various industries such as retail, hospitality, and customer service

Companies that develop full humanoid robots for industrial and manufacturing settings to perform tasks such as assembly, material handling, and quality control

Companies that develop software and hardware that enable humanoid robot technology (e.g., sensors, grippers, cognitive architecture, robotic applications/software, etc.)

Uses IoT, AI/ML, and robotics to mimic human actions, kinesthetics, and mental state

Most of the companies in the industry use robotics technology to develop humanoid robots

Unitree Robotics

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