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搞扫地机器人的追觅宣布造车和手机后被曝强制员工投资,公司回应
第一财经·2025-09-24 09:52

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent controversy surrounding a private equity fund associated with Chasing Technology, which allegedly requires employees to co-invest with a mechanism linked to employee retention and performance [3][4]. Group 1: Company Developments - Chasing Technology has gained attention for its expansion into the automotive industry, aiming to create a high-performance luxury car, with plans for a factory near Tesla's German facility, which will be 1.2 times larger than Tesla's Berlin factory [7]. - The company also announced the launch of its high-end flagship smartphone, Dreame Space, which reportedly secured over 100 million yuan in overseas orders before its release [7]. - The founder, Yu Hao, has stated that the company is financially stable, with sufficient cash flow and plans for multiple IPOs globally by the end of next year [7]. Group 2: Private Equity Fund Structure - Chasing Technology established the Chasing Robot Industry Venture Capital Fund, which includes a growth-stage strategic fund with a scale of 10 billion yuan, most of which has been raised, and an early-stage incubation fund that recently completed its first round of fundraising [8]. - The growth-stage fund focuses on mature commercial applications in areas such as smart cleaning robots and smart vehicles, while the early-stage fund aims to support startups in strategic planning and management [8]. - The fund's co-investment structure allows employees to invest starting from 10,000 yuan, with no upper limit, and includes provisions for tax responsibilities and handling of employee rights upon departure [4][9].