NIO Capital
Venture capitalShanghai · Seed–Growth · 10 people tracked
Investment thesis
NIO Capital invests around the themes of digitalization and decarbonization, viewing these transformations as central to achieving global carbon reduction targets. Its major investment themes are automobility, energy, and logistics, backing innovations in these industries that it sees as playing a crucial role in building a smart and sustainable future.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 10 people
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What they invest in
from 3 of 13 portfolio companiesMobility & Transportation ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Deep Tech ×2Hardware ×2Robotics ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1
HQs:China×2
Investments · 13 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBattery manufacturer (SZSE: 300750)
Co-investorsLenovo Capital and Incubator Group (LCIG)Legend Capital
ClearMotion develops active suspension systems for automotive vehicles.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareMobility & TransportationChangshu, CN
Zack AndersonShak AvadhanyZackary Anderson(Executive Officer, Director)Shakeel Avadhany(Executive Officer, Director)Christian Steinmann(CEO)
BoardKrishna Kolluri(Director)
Co-investorsM12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)New Enterprise Associates (NEA)NewView CapitalQualcomm VenturesVerissimo VenturesBAI capital+1 more
Co-investorsLinear Capital
Momenta develops autonomous driving software for automakers, offering L2/L2+ assisted driving and L3 autonomous driving systems for mass-produced vehicles.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechMobility & TransportationRoboticsBeijing, CN
Co-investorsBlue Lake CapitalCathay InnovationGranite AsiaShunwei Capital
Seyond develops LiDAR sensors and perception software, including its OmniVidi platform, for 3D sensing and scene understanding.
HardwareMobility & TransportationRobotics
Co-investorsCenturium CapitalF-Prime Capital
Leading O2O auto maintenance chain service provider; Hong Kong listed September 2023.
Xiaodong Hu(Founder)in
Co-investorsB Capital GroupB4 CapitalCathay InnovationHundreds CapitalJoy CapitalQiming Venture Partners+1 more
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has NIO Capital made?
- NIO Capital has 12 tracked investments.
- What stage does NIO Capital invest at?
- NIO Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does NIO Capital focus on?
- NIO Capital focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials.
- Where is NIO Capital located?
- NIO Capital is headquartered in Shanghai, CN.
- Who does NIO Capital co-invest with?
- NIO Capital most often shares deals with Cathay Innovation, B Capital Group, F-Prime Capital, among 12 tracked co-investors.
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