DiDi(US:DIDIY) Feng Huang Wang·2025-10-11 09:55Core Insights - Didi Autonomous Driving announced a Series D funding round, raising a total of 2 billion yuan, with investors including various funds and automotive groups [1] - The funds will be used to enhance AI research and development and promote the application of Level 4 autonomous driving technology, contributing to the high-quality development of the transportation industry [1] - Didi's co-founder and CEO of Didi Autonomous Driving, Zhang Bo, emphasized that Level 4 autonomous driving technology is one of the most significant technological transformations in the next decade of the AI era, aiming to significantly improve travel safety, efficiency, and experience [1] Funding and Investment - The total amount raised in the D round financing is 2 billion yuan [1] - Investors include Zhongguancun Science City Technology Growth Fund, Beijing Information Industry Development Investment Fund, Beijing Artificial Intelligence Industry Investment Fund, GAC Group, Guangzhou Guanghua Fund, and Didi itself [1] Technology Development - Didi Autonomous Driving has nearly ten years of experience in AI, mass production, and operations [1] - The company is committed to responsible technological innovation while exploring new employment opportunities and steadily advancing autonomous driving development [1] - Didi Autonomous Driving has initiated full-scene, fully unmanned testing in Beijing and Guangzhou, demonstrating stable performance in complex travel scenarios [1] Future Plans - A new generation of pre-installed autonomous driving vehicles, co-developed with GAC Aion, is planned for delivery by the end of 2025, with subsequent demonstration applications in cities like Beijing and Guangzhou [1]