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Core Viewpoint - The company Wanbang Digital Energy, co-founded by Shao Danwei and Ding Feng, is preparing for an IPO in Hong Kong, with a post-financing valuation of approximately 15 billion yuan, aiming to expand its market presence in the charging equipment sector [2][12]. Company Overview - Wanbang Digital Energy operates under the Star Charging brand, offering products such as charging piles, microgrid systems, and energy storage solutions, having sold over 470,000 charging devices in a year [3][6]. - Shao Danwei, the 43-year-old CEO and chairwoman, and Ding Feng, a non-executive director, have a background in the automotive industry and have transitioned to focus on charging solutions since 2014 [3][4][10]. Business Model and Strategy - The company emphasizes the development of smart charging piles, integrating cloud platforms, charging stations, and hardware to create intelligent connections within the charging ecosystem, which has led to the expansion into microgrid business [5]. - Currently, over 70% of the company's revenue comes from charging equipment and services, while microgrid systems and large-scale energy storage systems account for about 30% [6]. Financial Performance - Star Charging achieved profitability in 2023, with revenues of 3.07 billion yuan and a net profit of 300 million yuan for the first nine months of 2025 [7]. - The founders have invested 1.94 billion yuan to acquire 140 million shares from other shareholders, consolidating their control over the company [9][11]. Market Position and Expansion Plans - The charging equipment market is fragmented, with the top five players holding less than 15.17% market share; Star Charging holds a 4.19% market share, slightly ahead of its closest competitor [13]. - The company plans to use funds from the IPO for strategic investments and acquisitions to enhance its industry position and expand into international markets, including Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia [13].