Huan Qiu Lao Hu Cai Jing·2026-02-27 03:41Core Insights - NIO's subsidiary, Anhui Shenqi Technology Co., Ltd., has completed its first round of equity financing, raising over 2.2 billion yuan, with a post-financing valuation nearing 10 billion yuan [1] - The financing attracted several industry capital and leading institutions, including Hefei Guotou, Hefei Haiheng, IDG Capital, and others [1] - The funds will support the continuous research and promotion of high-end, competitive chip products, aiding NIO's long-term strategies in autonomous driving and embodied intelligence [1] Financing Details - After the financing, NIO retains a 62.7% stake in Anhui Shenqi, maintaining absolute control, while external investors hold a combined 27.3% [1] - The remaining 10% is held by entities involved in a management equity incentive plan [1] Company Operations - Anhui Shenqi is the first company in China to develop 5nm automotive-grade chips and achieve large-scale commercialization, with core products covering smart driving, vehicle computing, and vehicle networking [2] - Since its production began in 2024, the company has shipped over 150,000 units, successfully deploying them across NIO's entire vehicle lineup [2] Leadership and Expertise - The legal representative of Anhui Shenqi is Bai Jian, NIO's Senior Vice President and head of smart hardware, who has extensive experience in hardware and chip industries [2] - Bai Jian previously held significant roles at OPPO and Xiaomi before joining NIO in 2020 [2] - Zhang Danyu, a co-founder and director, has a strong background in SoC chip and processor design, having worked at Huawei HiSilicon before joining NIO [2]