Nvidia, Google Join $863 Million Funding Round for Fusion Startup CFS

Chinese Toy Maker Haivivi Raises $28M Series A to Lead the AI Toy Revolution

In June 2024, Haivivi launched its first AI toy, BubblePal, featuring role-playing, multilingual conversations, AI-powered collaborative storytelling, and long-term memory. In the first month, more than 10,000 units sold; total sales now exceed 200,000 units. The success has validated investor confidence in the AI toy market.

Chinese Autonomous Driving Startup Rino.ai Raises Nearly $68 Million in Series B+ Round

Rino.ai’s fleet has grown from nearly 100 vehicles at the end of 2024 to more than 1,000 active units today, operating in over 100 cities and serving major logistics players including SF Express, ZTO Express, J&T Express, and China Post.

China's Bridgedp Robotics Raises Nearly $14 Million in Six Months for Robot Motion Control Systems

Bridgedp Robotics has recently completed its Angel+ and Pre-A funding rounds. Investors in the Angel+ round included Fosun Chuangfu and Potential Group, among others. The Pre-A round was led by Yinshan Capital, with additional participation from Minghui Zhiyuan, Yijing Capital, and other institutions.

China’s BrainCo Seeks Pre-IPO Funding at $1.3 Billion Valuation

BrainCo isn’t alone in China’s fledgling BCI race. Earlier this year, Shanghai-based StairMed Technology raised 350 million yuan ($48.7 million) in Series B financing and launched China’s first clinical trial for invasive brain-computer interfaces, local media outlet Yicai reported. BrainCo’s founder previously told the South China Morning Post he was considering an expansion into Hong Kong.

AI Pharma Unicorn METiS Technologies Raises $55 Million to Accelerate Nano-Delivery Platform and CGT Push

“CGT will undoubtedly become a pillar of China’s biopharmaceutical landscape,” Lai said. “Through Open CGT, METiS aims to empower emerging technologies and early-stage pipelines, providing the delivery solutions needed to bring these innovations from lab to clinic.”

AI Startup LynAI Mines Secures Angel Round to Fuel Global Expansion of Smart Mineral Exploration

The angel round also signals LynAI’s transition from exploration services to deeper integration across the mining rights lifecycle.

China's CAS COLD ATOM Secures Funding to Advance Atomic Quantum Computing

Compared to more established technologies like superconducting qubits or ion traps, neutral atom systems offer a unique blend of stability and simplicity without requiring cryogenic environments.

JD.com Drives Robotics Funding Frenzy With Investments in LimX Dynamics, Spirit AI, and EngineAI

A person in charge of AI at JD Technology told the author that JD is primarily focused on the deep integration of robotics and large language models, as well as exploring new application scenarios, including world models and deep reasoning models. Ultimately, the goal is to enable robots to achieve executable and operable "embodied intelligence"—whether it's a robot, a vehicle, or a robotic dog, the aim remains the same.

China's CAS Star Closes $360 Million ‘Pioneer’ Fund to Back Early-Stage Hard Tech

CAS Star also became the first Chinese private equity firm to issue a sci-tech bond last month. The 400 million yuanissuance, with a 2.10% coupon and “5+5” year maturity, was oversubscribed 3.58 times, underscoring institutional demand.