Core Insights - Starry Sea has successfully completed A2 and A3 rounds of financing, raising over 300 million RMB, bringing total financing since 2025 to nearly 100 million USD [1][6] - The valuation of Starry Sea's A3 round has doubled compared to the A1 round earlier this year, with ongoing discussions for a new round at a valuation of 5 billion RMB [3][6] - The lead investor, KKR Fund, aims to leverage its global ecosystem resources to accelerate Starry Sea's development in the field of embodied intelligence [3][8] Financing Details - The A2 and A3 rounds were led by KKR Fund, with participation from Lenovo Capital, Haier Capital, and existing investors such as IDG Capital and Hillhouse Capital [5] - The A1 round, completed in February, raised nearly 300 million RMB, led exclusively by Ant Group, with additional investments from existing shareholders [5][6] - Cumulatively, the financing since the angel round in February 2024 has reached approximately 100 million USD [6] Valuation and Growth - Starry Sea's rapid valuation growth is attributed to its comprehensive business lines, including models, entities, and commercialization [6] - The company is recognized for its strong capabilities across the entire supply chain, making it one of the few companies in China with end-to-end AI algorithm capabilities and commercial validation [6] - If the valuation reaches 5 billion RMB, Starry Sea will position itself as a leader in the second tier of the industry, with top-tier companies valued over 10 billion RMB [6] Industry Outlook - KKR Fund expresses confidence in the potential of embodied intelligence in the global market, viewing it as a key pathway to achieving general artificial intelligence [8] - The sector is attracting significant investment, with multiple high-profile funding rounds announced recently, indicating a growing interest in embodied intelligence [8][9] - According to KPMG, the number of financing events in the humanoid robot sub-sector has increased significantly, with projections indicating a market size of 6 trillion RMB by 2050 in China [9]
估值翻倍!星海图获新一轮融资
Shang Hai Zheng Quan Bao·2025-04-04 15:17