中国自动驾驶领域融资最高纪录：新石器完成逾6亿美元D轮融资

Core Insights - Neolix, the world's largest L4 autonomous delivery solution provider, completed over $600 million in Series D financing, marking the largest private equity financing in China's autonomous driving sector to date and one of the largest in the private equity space this year [1][2] Financing Details - The financing round was led by Stone Venture from the UAE, with participation from various investors including Gaocheng Investment, Xincheng Capital, Dinghui VGC, Chaoxi Capital, and the Beijing Artificial Intelligence Industry Investment Fund [1] - Notable existing investors such as Junlian Capital, Gaorong Capital, Templewater, Hengxu Capital, and Yizhuang Science and Technology Innovation Fund also contributed [1] Company Vision and Strategy - Neolix views this financing as a significant milestone towards its vision of "bringing autonomous vehicles to the world," indicating recognition of its technological capabilities and commercialization model [1] - The funds will be used to enhance algorithm and technology research and development, develop new products for various commercial scenarios, and improve service networks to enhance user experience [1][2] Market Position and Achievements - Neolix has delivered over 10,000 L4 autonomous vehicles, becoming the first company globally to achieve this milestone, with monthly deliveries surpassing 2,000 units [2] - The company has deployed over 1,200 vehicles in Qingdao, making it the city with the highest number of autonomous delivery vehicles globally [2] Technological Advancements - Neolix announced key advancements in autonomous driving technology, including the commercial delivery of its self-developed L4-level mapless autonomous driving technology, making it the first in the industry to deliver a mapless solution [2][3] - The implementation of mapless technology is expected to drive the RoboVan sector from map dependency to autonomous perception, facilitating high-quality development and breaking regional and cost barriers [3] Industry Outlook - Industry experts predict that the market for autonomous delivery vehicles will experience rapid growth, with an expected sales volume exceeding 30,000 units by 2025 [3] - The current urban logistics market in China has approximately 30 million delivery vehicles, with a total market size exceeding 3 trillion yuan [3] - Neolix's CEO anticipates exponential growth in the autonomous delivery vehicle market, projecting a demand for over 100,000 units by 2027, with major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou expected to operate thousands of autonomous delivery vehicles [4]