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Core Viewpoint - Mondo Tech, a robotics startup founded by former DJI and Tesla engineers, has secured a new round of financing led by Meituan and Sequoia China, indicating strong investor confidence in the company's potential in the embodied intelligence sector [1][3]. Financing History - Mondo Tech completed its angel round financing in April 2025, raising tens of millions of dollars with investors including Sequoia Capital and Meituan, who held 10%, 5%, and 5% stakes respectively. The latest financing round is reported to be between $200 million to $300 million [2][3]. Team and Founders - The founding team includes Yang Shuo, who has a background in algorithm engineering at DJI and was part of Tesla's Optimus team, and Gao Jianrong, who held various senior roles at DJI. The team is rapidly expanding, with many members coming from top tech companies and universities [9][11]. Product Strategy - Mondo Tech plans to initially focus on consumer-grade robots, such as smaller companion robots, before moving on to full-sized humanoid robots. This pragmatic approach aims to find commercial opportunities through iterative product development [12][14]. Market Context - The company operates in a competitive landscape alongside Dyna Robotics, which recently raised $120 million in funding. Both companies leverage the strengths of their respective regions, with the U.S. excelling in algorithms and China in hardware [4][5]. Future Outlook - Mondo Tech is set to launch its first product by the end of 2025 and is collaborating with partners to develop emotional and consciousness models for its robots. The company aims to redefine the consumer robotics market, although the sector currently faces challenges in delivering mature products [16][19].