智能驾驶独角兽毫末智行宣布停工

Core Viewpoint - The smart driving unicorn company, Haomo Zhixing, has announced a complete work stoppage for all employees starting November 24, 2025, due to its current operational status [1] Company Overview - Haomo Zhixing was founded in 2019 and was incubated by Great Wall Motors, initially becoming a market star [1] - The company raised nearly 1 billion yuan (approximately 0.14 billion USD) from investors such as Meituan and Hillhouse Capital in 2021, achieving unicorn status within three years [1] - As of now, Haomo Zhixing has completed five rounds of financing, with a total funding amount exceeding 2 billion yuan (approximately 0.28 billion USD) [1] - The actual controller of Haomo Zhixing is Wei Jianjun, the chairman of Great Wall Motors, who holds about 37% of the shares [1] - Great Wall Motors has nearly 20 vehicle models equipped with Haomo Zhixing's intelligent driving system [1] Market Position and Challenges - In July 2023, there were rumors about Haomo Zhixing's impending IPO in Hong Kong, but there has been no progress on this front since then [1] - A source close to Haomo Zhixing indicated that the core reason for the company's downfall is its choice of technology route, opting for a "high-precision map" solution, while competitors like Tesla have favored a "map-free" approach [1]