NIO Capital
Venture capitalShanghai · Seed–Growth · 12 people tracked
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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 · 12 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 5 of 15 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×4Deep Tech ×4Mobility & Transportation ×4Hardware ×3Robotics ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1
HQs:China×4United States×1
Investments · 15 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCIX Tech designs semiconductor chips and processor solutions, with focus on ARM-based computing platforms for desktop and cloud applications.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSemiconductorsShanghai, CN
Co-investorsQiming Venture PartnersBAI capitalCornerstone CapitalShunwei Capital
Newlink is a digital energy platform that operates charging stations, gas stations, and battery storage networks, and provides quality certification and carbon reduction services for the energy sector.
B2B MarketplacesData & InfrastructureEnergyLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSBeijing, CN
戴震(Founder & CEO)王阳(Co-founder & President, Newlink Zhidian Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsBain CapitalChina Merchants CapitalHongtai Capital HoldingsJoy Capital
Battery manufacturer (SZSE: 300750)
Co-investorsLenovo Capital and Incubator Group (LCIG)LingottoLegend Capital
ClearMotion develops active suspension systems for automotive vehicles.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareMobility & TransportationChangshu, CN
Zack Anderson(Founder)inShak Avadhany(Founder)Zackary Anderson(Executive Officer, Director)Shakeel Avadhany(Executive Officer, Director)inChristian Steinmann(CEO)in
BoardKrishna Kolluri(Director)
Co-investorsATEL VenturesEileses CapitalM12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)New Enterprise Associates (NEA)NewView CapitalQualcomm Ventures+4 more
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 AsiaPrimavera Venture Management LimitedShunwei CapitalBlackRock+3 more
South Korean maker of HVAC, ventilation and HEPA air filters and water purifiers supplying public agencies, hospitals and industry.
Co-investorsAscendo VenturesLightspeed Venture PartnersLuminous Ventures
Seyond develops image-grade LiDAR sensors and perception software for applications such as automotive, mobility, and traffic-intersection monitoring.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareIoTMobility & TransportationRoboticsSunnyvale, US
Bao Junwei(Chairman of the Board, Executive Director, Co-Founder, and Chief Executive Officer)inLi Yimin(Executive Director, Co-Founder, and Chief Technology Officer)in
Co-investorsCenturium CapitalCyberport Hong KongF-Prime CapitalBAI capitalEight Roads VenturesJoy Capital+1 more
Leading O2O auto maintenance chain service provider; Hong Kong listed September 2023.
Xiaodong Hu(Founder)in
Co-investorsB Capital GroupB4 CapitalCathay InnovationHongShan Capital GroupHundreds CapitalJoy Capital+2 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Black Sesame TechnologiesDida IncEVTECHFeishuInceptioRonbay TechnologyUnited Winners
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has NIO Capital made?
- NIO Capital has 15 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 16 tracked co-investors.
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