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NIO Capital

Corporate VC

Series C · 8 people tracked

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Investment thesis

NIO Capital invests in transformative technologies and business models centered on digitalization and decarbonization. The firm concentrates on automobility, energy, and logistics sectors where innovation drives meaningful progress toward global carbon reduction and sustainability goals.

Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.

Stage
Series C
Founded
2016
Tracked investments
3

Team · 8 people

from the firm's website
Ian Zhu· Managing Partner
William Li· Managing Partner
Adair Lyu· Partner
Carl Guan· Partner
Yao Li· Partner
April Wang· Managing Director
Viva Mao· Managing Director
Wendy Ling· Managing Director

Investments · 3 tracked

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does NIO Capital invest at?
NIO Capital invests at the Series C stage.
What sectors does NIO Capital focus on?
NIO Capital focuses on Climate Tech, Energy, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation.

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