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美团买下叮咚买菜中国业务,即时零售基建竞赛升级
晚点LatePost· 2026-02-05 10:44
生鲜零售回归平台公司的游戏。 文 丨 沈方伟 管艺雯 编辑 丨 王姗姗 美团 2 月 5 日下午 5 时发布上市公司公告,以 7.17 亿美元(约合人民币 50 亿元)的初始价格,收购叮 咚买菜全部已发行股份及其中国业务。此外,转让方可以从公司提走 2.8 亿美元现金,意味着包括创始 人梁昌霖在内的叮咚买菜股东将从这笔收购交易中获得 9.97 亿美元回报。 叮咚买菜的这一轮收购谈判始于 2025 年 12 月中旬——叮咚买菜创始人梁昌霖在内部向管理层成员透 露,他觉得国内的生鲜前置仓业务已经不再适合创业公司,大公司入场会做得更好,因而考虑出售公 司。 期间,包括阿里、美团、京东、德弘资本等 5 - 6 家意向买方先后报价或尽调。 京东、德弘资本均在尽 调后报价 ,美团是最早参与报价的买方之一, 但早期收购意图并不明确。 接近美团的人士告诉我们,美团管理层此前曾有过探讨,判断小象超市的两个对手叮咚买菜、朴朴超市 不具备收购价值,美团已经通过学习模仿他们积累了经验,未来战胜这两家公司只是时间问题。 去年至今,以外卖大战为起点,持续升级的即时零售大战改变了这一切。美团管理层的态度在今年一月 发生转变。期间,京东在尽 ...
晚点独家丨小鹏自动驾驶、智能座舱中心合并,新成立通用智能中心
晚点LatePost· 2026-02-03 12:13
Core Viewpoint - The integration of AI technologies is reshaping the organizational structure of automotive companies, with XPeng Motors merging its autonomous driving and smart cockpit departments into a new General Intelligence Center, led by Liu Xianming, to enhance AI capabilities and resource allocation [5][7]. Group 1: Organizational Changes - XPeng Motors has combined its Autonomous Driving Center and Smart Cockpit Center into a General Intelligence Center, which will focus on AI applications across automotive and robotics sectors [5][7]. - Liu Xianming, previously responsible for autonomous driving, will lead the new center and report directly to CEO He Xiaopeng [5][7]. - The merger aims to centralize AI resources, allowing for more flexible resource distribution and coordinated development between smart driving and smart cockpit technologies [7]. Group 2: Technological Advancements - The new General Intelligence Center will establish secondary organizations focused on foundational models, infrastructure, platform delivery, and product quality, supporting applications in smart driving, smart cockpit, and robotics [5][7]. - XPeng's recent vehicle models, including the Ultra, utilize advanced Turing chips for both smart driving and smart cockpit functionalities, with plans to roll out a self-developed second-generation VLA visual-action model starting March [8]. - The integration reflects a broader industry trend where companies like Tesla are also merging AI capabilities with vehicle production, indicating a shift towards a more unified approach in automotive AI development [8]. Group 3: Strategic Vision - He Xiaopeng has articulated a vision for XPeng to evolve into a global physical AI technology company, leveraging a unified AI technology system to drive various forms of "robots," including cars and humanoid robots, into the global market [8]. - XPeng achieved significant growth in vehicle deliveries, with a total of 429,000 units delivered in the previous year, marking a 126% year-on-year increase [8].
建完 1000 个站,宁德时代换电的账终于能算清了
晚点LatePost· 2026-02-03 12:13
给车企和用户一张现成的网络,而不是按需投入。 文 丨 李梓楠 "去年我说我要建 1000 个站,大家都说,你吹牛。 今年我说我要建 2000 个站,他们说你真要干啊。 " 宁德时代时代电服副总裁邓旭今年 1 月对《晚点 LatePost》说。 宁德时代 2024 年底下决心建换电网络前,外界对换电模式和巧克力换电存在太多质疑——换电重资 产且回报周期长,宁德时代不造车,无法像蔚来那样坚决有效地推动车型搭载换电。更何况还有相当 一部分新能源车主对换电模式本身存在质疑。 邓旭将巧克力换电 2025 年的进展描述为一个信心如何建立并传递的过程。曾毓群 4 年前就已看到换 电模式的潜力,电动车补能焦虑最终要靠换电和超充解决,换电模式可以剥离电池成本,让消费者以 更低的成本获得更快更好的补能体验。宁德时代又用了数年时间投入探索,然后让部分车企相信,再 让更多车企和能源服务商信,最终让车主信。 建换电站的速度是展示时代电服决心与能力最直接的方式。 邓旭透露, 去年 8 月,时代电服建到 500 个站的时候, 头部大车企开始主动找上门谈合作。这对时 代电服而言是一个重要转折,日渐壮大的换电网络成为谈判筹码,吸引车企用巧克力 ...
陈亦伦和李震宇创立的具身公司它石智航,不做 VLA、不仿真,不走主流路线
晚点LatePost· 2026-02-02 02:06
Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the emergence of a new company, It Stone, founded by Chen Yilun and others, focusing on embodied intelligence and its unique approach to data collection and model development, diverging from mainstream methods like VLA (Vision-Language-Action) [4][5][38]. Group 1: Company Overview - It Stone has raised a record $1.2 billion in angel funding, marking a significant milestone in China's embodied intelligence sector [4]. - The company aims to develop its own model, AWE (AI World Engine), which emphasizes the expression of physical quantities and world information rather than relying on visual and language data [5][38]. Group 2: Data Collection Strategy - It Stone has developed a wearable data collection device that allows workers to gather real-world task data without the high costs associated with remote operation methods [5][24]. - The company has already collected approximately 100,000 hours of data since August 2025, with plans to significantly increase this volume in the coming year [31]. Group 3: Technical Insights - Chen Yilun emphasizes that the current bottleneck in embodied intelligence is the difficulty in obtaining large-scale, high-quality data, which is essential for training complex models [15]. - The company’s approach to data collection is designed to be low-cost and scalable, aiming to gather at least 10 million hours of data to support its AI systems [27][28]. Group 4: Market Position and Future Outlook - It Stone is positioning itself to enter the industrial manufacturing sector, particularly in complex tasks like wire harness assembly, which traditional robots struggle to perform [41]. - The company believes that the embodied intelligence industry is on the verge of significant advancements, with expectations of scaling and improved performance in the coming years [40].
有道新战事:当 AI 进入一支笔
晚点LatePost· 2026-02-01 11:06
Core Viewpoint - The article discusses how NetEase Youdao's AI-powered "Answer Pen" has successfully entered the consumer market, achieving 100 million yuan in sales within a year, marking a significant milestone for the company in the AI hardware sector [2][20]. Group 1: Product Development and Market Entry - The "Answer Pen" has emerged as a new category of AI hardware, breaking away from the traditional dictionary pen market and validating the integration of AI capabilities into hardware [2][6]. - The decision to incorporate DeepSeek's reasoning capabilities into the Answer Pen was made shortly before its launch, significantly enhancing its performance and market appeal [4][5]. - Initial sales exceeded expectations, with the first batch of 5,000 units selling out in less than a week, confirming strong consumer demand for a dedicated answering device [6][7]. Group 2: User Insights and Product Features - User feedback revealed a strong desire for a device that minimizes distractions, leading to a focus on promoting the Answer Pen as a "distraction-free" learning tool [13]. - The product's design evolved based on user needs, transitioning from a traditional pen shape to a more functional form that accommodates larger screens and enhanced scanning capabilities [9][10]. - The integration of video answering features has been well-received, with users preferring visual explanations over text, indicating a shift in how educational content is delivered [15]. Group 3: Strategic Vision and Future Potential - The success of the Answer Pen has validated the company's belief that AI is not just an add-on but a core component of the product, reshaping its future strategy [20][21]. - The company aims to leverage its AI capabilities beyond educational tools, exploring applications in advertising and other sectors, positioning itself as an AI-native application company [22]. - The CEO envisions a future where AI fundamentally transforms all products, emphasizing the potential for broader market impact [20][22].
从代工到品牌,被内容电商重塑的跨境生意
晚点LatePost· 2026-01-30 11:16
Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the evolution of cross-border e-commerce driven by content, highlighting how platforms like TikTok Shop are transforming traditional sales models into more dynamic, content-driven approaches that enhance consumer engagement and brand visibility [3][17]. Group 1: Case Studies of Brands - The large-size women's clothing brand Ruimin experienced a significant sales spike through a TikTok Shop live stream, achieving approximately 1,700 orders in a few hours, showcasing the explosive potential of content e-commerce [2][3]. - The 3D printer brand Creality also benefited from content-driven sales, with a non-professional influencer generating nearly $40,000 in sales during a live stream, demonstrating the effectiveness of user-generated content [2][3]. - Both brands represent different types of Chinese merchants: traditional foreign trade factories seeking brand premium and tech brands aiming to break into niche markets [3]. Group 2: Changes in Consumer Demand - Traditional e-commerce relies on explicit demand expression, where consumers must know what they want before searching, often leaving unrecognized needs unaddressed [4]. - Content e-commerce shifts this paradigm by using short videos and live streams to convert latent consumer pain points into visible purchasing decisions, allowing brands to showcase products in relatable contexts [4][5]. - For example, TYMO Beauty used a short video to demonstrate the effectiveness of their hair straightening brush, significantly enhancing consumer awareness and driving sales [5][7]. Group 3: Supply Chain Evolution - Content e-commerce not only alters demand but also reshapes supply chain dynamics, enabling a more resilient and flexible production process [9]. - Brands like Ruimin have transitioned to a model that allows for year-round production stability, reducing reliance on seasonal demand fluctuations and improving worker income stability [9][11]. - The integration of TikTok Shop's logistics services has improved order fulfillment times for brands like TYMO, enhancing their ability to manage sudden spikes in demand [12]. Group 4: Brand Building and Market Positioning - Content e-commerce allows brands to establish trust before recognition, fundamentally changing the brand-building process [14]. - Traditional manufacturers like Ruimin and OQ Hair are regaining pricing power and market voice by directly engaging with consumers through content, bypassing intermediaries [15][16]. - Brands like TYMO and Creality are leveraging content to break into broader consumer markets, transforming niche products into mainstream offerings [16][17]. Group 5: Consumer Insights and Feedback - The real-time feedback mechanism of content e-commerce enables brands to iterate products based on consumer insights, reducing the risk associated with new product launches [13]. - Brands can quickly adapt to consumer preferences, as seen with OQ Hair's rapid redesign of their product based on user feedback [13]. - This shift from a predictive to a feedback-driven supply chain model enhances the agility and responsiveness of brands in the market [13].
晚点独家丨阿里明确 “云 +AI+ 芯片” 战略,PPU 芯片出货已数十万片
晚点LatePost· 2026-01-30 02:02
阿里在 AI 牌桌,出了一把同花顺。 文 丨 管艺雯 编辑 丨 宋玮 阿里在内部提出一个新概念:通云哥 —— 通义实验室、阿里云和平头哥,即大模型、云计算 和芯片三位一体发展,这三个板块被称为阿里 AI 黄金三角。 据我们了解, "通云哥" 是阿里创始人马云提的名字 ,在 2025 年 4 月与阿里科技板块团队交 流中由他提出。马云在去年底还给蚂蚁集团的健康 AI 助手起了 "阿福" 的名字。 阿里巴巴集团 CEO 吴泳铭 也参与了这场交流 ,他说:"云 + Al + 芯片" 是未来实施阿里科技 战略当中最重要的三角支撑。未来十年云计算最大的增量和变量都是以 AI 为核心驱动力带来 的变革。软硬件高度一体协调的 AI 模型,将会是下一代云计算公司的必备武器。 马云在内部强调 "通云哥" 的全栈 AI 能力是阿里的优势,更是责任,三者结合,互相帮助,互 相支持,"会给世界带来前所未有的机会。" 他没有太多提及具体业务和技术路线,更多在强调愿景 —— 这也是他在阿里内部大多数时候的说话 风格,定调子。 马云说:"'通云哥' 的使命,是让每一个人、每个企业都能参与 AI 时代。阿里巴巴的高科技,不仅在 追求星辰大海 ...
字节、阿里、腾讯 AI 大战全记录:一场影响命运的战争
晚点LatePost· 2026-01-29 11:27
Core Insights - The article discusses the competitive landscape among major Chinese tech companies in the AI sector, highlighting the strategic shifts and investments made by Tencent, Alibaba, and ByteDance as they vie for dominance in AI capabilities and applications [2][4][8]. Tencent's Strategy - Tencent has recently accelerated its AI efforts by hiring top talent like Yao Shunyu from OpenAI to address issues with its mixed Yuan model, which had been underperforming [2][3]. - The company is focusing on practical AI applications rather than merely chasing rankings, indicating a shift in strategy to enhance real-world performance [3][4]. - Tencent's Yuanyuan product has seen significant user growth, reaching millions of daily active users after integrating the DeepSeek model, showcasing its commitment to catching up with competitors [12][22]. Alibaba's Approach - Alibaba introduced the concept of "Tongyun," integrating AI, cloud computing, and chip development, positioning itself as a full-stack AI company [4][15]. - Despite lower profitability compared to its rivals, Alibaba plans to increase its investment in AI infrastructure from 380 billion to 480 billion yuan over the next three years [4][15]. - The company aims to leverage its self-developed chips and AI models to enhance its cloud services and retain enterprise customers [15][16]. ByteDance's Position - ByteDance views AI as a transformative opportunity, with its product Doubao achieving over 100 million daily active users by the end of 2025, making it the leading AI product in China [5][6][16]. - The company is focusing on global expansion of its AI business, particularly in Southeast Asia, while aiming to become a top three player in large models worldwide [6][16]. - ByteDance's strategy includes rapid investment in AI infrastructure and talent acquisition to overcome its initial late entry into the AI market [9][34]. Competitive Dynamics - The competition among these tech giants is likened to a pivotal battle, with the potential to shape the future of the industry, emphasizing the importance of AI as a foundational technology [8][29]. - Each company is adopting different strategies: Tencent is cautious and focused on application, Alibaba is expanding its ecosystem, and ByteDance is aggressively pursuing market share [16][25]. - The article highlights the internal dynamics and collaborations within these companies, which are crucial for their AI initiatives, indicating that success will depend on effective resource mobilization and inter-departmental cooperation [29][30].
没有亏损也没有现金,猪周期底部的牧原急赴港股
晚点LatePost· 2026-01-28 02:59
晚点财经 . 用框架思维分析上市公司的增长逻辑与投资价值。 周期底部,现金为王。会养猪的牧原,仍受限于债务和周期的 "现金消耗战"。 文 丨 胡昊 1 月 16 日,全球最大养猪企业——牧原股份通过港交所聆讯,这家涉足猪饲料、育种、养殖、以及屠 宰肉食的生猪全产业链条公司将很快登陆港股市场,市场预期其此次募资规模约在 15 亿美元。 长期以来,市场关注牧原的重点在于,过去推动其实现规模超额增长的债务的动态运行情况。 以下文章来源于晚点财经 ,作者晚点团队 根据牧原 2025 前三季度的数据,其已经提前完成了 2025 年缩减百亿元债务的公司目标。 截止 2025Q3 牧原的流动负债和非流动负债分别为 768 亿元和 235 亿元,相对 2024 年底的 855 亿元 和 246 亿元分别降低了 87 亿元和 11 亿元;此外,牧原已于该年 10 月支付了 50 亿元的应付股利, 这意味着 2025 年整体的债务缩减规模很可能会超预期。 尽管牧原实现了债务缩表的阶段性目标,但其债务去化的本质是用当期的现金(更准确的说是用经营 活动所得现金)来偿还之前的负债,那么我们就需要进一步关注其经营活动现金流的运行动态及发 ...
对话鸣鸣很忙晏周:千亿零食王国的诞生、合并与远征
晚点LatePost· 2026-01-28 02:59
鸣鸣很忙董事长、CEO 晏周 零售的尽头,可能真的是零食。 文 丨 宋玮 黄俊杰 编辑 丨 宋玮 过去十年中国零售业最重要的一次合并谈判,是在广州番禺一家普通日料店里的包间完成的。 晏周和赵定——零食很忙和赵一鸣零食的创始人——两个人、两分钟,敲定了合并方案。而在落座之 前,他们还是彼此最大的对手。 合并后,2023 年 11 月,新公司鸣鸣很忙诞生。两年多时间,门店总数从 6000 多家猛增到 21000 多 家,压过连续并购扩张的万辰集团,并仍在加速。而在这个过程中,几乎没有一位高管离开。 上市前夕,几乎从不公开露面的晏周接受了《晚点 LatePost》的独家专访,这是他创业以来的首次访 谈。我们聊了 6 个小时,吃掉了一桌零食。在这篇 18000 字的访谈里,你会看到长沙一间 40 平米的小 卖铺是如何用十年时间,成长为中国下沉零售之王。 开篇 零售的尽头,可能真的是零食 被打开的阀门 一群从南方县城走出的小镇青年,第一次创业,就做成了中国最大的休闲食品饮料零售公司, 也是仅次 于山姆的中国第二大线下零售公司。 这是独属于中国的草根创业故事。 盒马创始人侯毅很多年前判断,中国会诞生几千亿甚至万亿级线下零 ...