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Core Insights - Wolant Aviation has completed a multi-billion B round financing led by Huaying Capital, with participation from new investors such as SAIC Capital, and existing shareholders including Junlian Capital and Dinghui Baifu, to accelerate product development, certification, and commercialization [1][6] - The company has become a unicorn with a valuation exceeding $1 billion after its B round financing, marking it as the most frequently financed low-altitude economy enterprise in 2024 [1][6] - Wolant Aviation has secured significant orders, including a purchase of 500 eVTOL aircraft from Pan Pacific during the 2025 International Low Altitude Economy Expo, indicating strong commercial traction [3][4] Financing and Investment - In 2024, Wolant Aviation completed six financing rounds, ranging from A to Pre-B, with individual financing amounts between 100 million to several billion [1][6] - The low-altitude economy sector continues to attract capital, with nearly 100 financing events and over 7.5 billion in total financing in the first half of 2025 [6][7] - Huaying Capital emphasizes the importance of a mature research and certification system and a strong focus on safety as key factors in their investment decisions [6][7] Product Development and Commercialization - Wolant Aviation's first eVTOL product, the VE25-100 "Tianxing," is positioned for commercial passenger transport and has a significantly lower operating cost compared to traditional helicopters [3][4] - The company has received confirmation orders for over 1,600 VE25-100 eVTOLs, with a total order value exceeding 3 billion [3][4] - Wolant plans to conduct manned flight tests soon, following the successful completion of its first unprotected flight of the prototype [4][5] Strategic Importance of Low-altitude Economy - The development of the low-altitude economy is seen as a strategic priority for China, aiming to secure a technological lead in the electric aviation sector and establish standards in the low-altitude domain [6][7] - A report by KPMG highlights the resilience of state-owned enterprises in the low-altitude economy and suggests leveraging their strengths for better resource integration and regulatory framework development [7]