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Core Viewpoint - Beijing Weilan New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (Weilan New Energy) has officially launched its listing guidance, aiming to become the "first stock of solid-state batteries" if successful in entering the capital market [1] Company Overview - Weilan New Energy focuses on the research and production of solid-state batteries and is a spin-off from the Chinese Academy of Sciences [1] - The company was co-founded by Yu Huigen, Chen Liqian, and Li Hong, and has rapidly emerged as a strong competitor in the solid-state battery sector within less than ten years [1][3] - As of June 26, 2023, Weilan New Energy was valued at 18.5 billion yuan, ranking 455th on the "2025 Global Unicorn List" [1] Production and Product Lines - The company has established production bases in Beijing, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang, with plans to expand capacity in Shandong and Guangdong [1] - Weilan's product lines include high energy density power cells and energy storage cells, with deliveries made to various automotive manufacturers and energy storage companies [1][10] Key Personnel - Chen Liqian, known as the "Father of Lithium Batteries," plays a crucial role in the company and holds 2.81% of its shares [3] - Yu Huigen, the chairman and general manager, is the second-largest shareholder with 10.43% of the shares, controlling 29.25% of the company through various holdings [4] - Li Hong, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, holds 3.67% of the shares and has significant contributions to the development of high-capacity silicon anode materials [5] Investment and Shareholders - Weilan New Energy has attracted investments from 48 notable shareholders, including NIO, Huawei, and Xiaomi [6] - The largest shareholder is Hefei Blue Mile Venture Capital, which holds 14.96% of the company, linked to NIO Capital [6] - The company has completed six rounds of financing, with a valuation of 15.7 billion yuan in November 2022 and a valuation of 18.5 billion yuan in 2025 [7] Industry Position and Collaborations - Weilan's products cover three main areas: power batteries for electric vehicles, energy storage, and low-altitude economy [8] - The company has established partnerships with several A-share listed companies, including Enjie and Huayou Cobalt, for the supply of key materials [10] - Recent collaborations include a joint release of a new generation solid-state battery pack with BASF, which eliminates flammable liquid electrolytes [10] Market Outlook - The company is expected to achieve market application and scale production of its semi-solid-state batteries by 2026, while full-scale solid-state battery deployment may take until after 2030 [11]