奇瑞、上汽、蔚来集体入股，Momenta系芯片公司成资本新宠

Core Insights - New chip design company Xinxin Hangtu has completed a new round of financing, increasing its registered capital to 18.7169 million yuan, with investors including major automotive companies and investment firms [2] - Xinxin Hangtu is closely related to Momenta, as it was independently financed from the Momenta chip project, with key personnel from Momenta involved in its operations [3] - The investment from multiple automotive companies reflects a strategy to secure long-term partnerships and competitive advantages in the chip and smart driving sectors [4] Company Overview - Xinxin Hangtu focuses on integrated circuit chip design and services, particularly in the development of autonomous driving chips [2] - The company has launched a high-performance single-core chip, BMCX7, designed for urban NOA applications, featuring a computing power of 272 TOPS [3] Industry Trends - Automotive companies are diversifying their investments in technology firms to establish stable partnerships and enhance competitiveness, as seen with the investments in Xinxin Hangtu [4] - The trend of self-research in chip development is growing, with companies like NIO and XPeng developing their own chips to gain core technology and competitive advantages [6] - The domestic chip industry is experiencing rapid growth, with a projected increase in the localization rate of smart cockpit SOCs to over 10% in 2024, up from less than 3% previously [6] Challenges - The high-end automotive chip market is still dominated by imported chips, indicating significant room for growth for domestic chips [7] - Domestic chip manufacturers face challenges in achieving self-sufficiency in supply chains and must focus on developing high-cost performance products amid rapid technological changes [7]