超40家VC押注，80后创始人冲刺水下机器人第一股

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the growing interest and investment in the underwater robotics sector, particularly focusing on the company Deep Blue Technology, which is on the verge of becoming the first publicly listed underwater robotics company in China with an IPO plan to raise 1.5 billion yuan [5][7]. Company Overview - Deep Blue Technology has transitioned to the "Acceptance of Guidance" status for its IPO, with the guidance provided by China International Capital Corporation [6]. - The company aims to raise 1.5 billion yuan through its IPO, which, if successful, will mark a significant milestone as the first underwater robotics stock in China [7]. - Founded by Wei Jiancang, who has a strong technical background, Deep Blue Technology focuses on developing domestic underwater robotics capabilities, addressing a market that has been largely overlooked in China [9]. Product and Market Position - Deep Blue Technology has developed a diverse product line, including cable-controlled underwater robots, autonomous underwater vehicles, and underwater gliders, which are utilized in marine scientific research, hydropower, and emergency rescue operations [9][10]. - The company also has a consumer brand, Sublue, offering underwater sports products that have gained international traction, being sold in over 70 countries [10]. Financial Performance - The company has shown strong revenue growth, with revenues of 141 million yuan in 2022, projected to reach 235 million yuan in 2023 and 251 million yuan in 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 33.23% [13]. - As of mid-2025, the company reported revenues of 141 million yuan, matching the total for 2022, indicating a critical phase of revenue scale expansion [13]. - Despite high R&D costs leading to accumulated losses of 622 million yuan by mid-2025, the net loss has significantly decreased from 134 million yuan in 2022 to 6.78 million yuan in the first half of 2025 [13][14]. Industry Trends - The underwater robotics market in China has grown from 1.24 billion yuan in 2018 to 6.27 billion yuan in 2022, with expectations to exceed 30 billion yuan by 2027 [14]. - The global deep-sea robotics market is projected to reach 420 billion yuan by 2028, with the engineering service market potentially reaching 15 trillion yuan [14]. - The industry is characterized by high barriers to entry in defense and industrial-grade robotics, while the consumer market remains competitive but more mature internationally [14]. Investment Landscape - Over 40 investors, including Lei Jun, have shown interest in Deep Blue Technology, which has completed over ten rounds of financing, raising more than 1.3 billion yuan to date [8][10]. - The company has a strong and diversified shareholder structure, with the founder holding 23.64% of the shares, and institutional investors including Shenchuang Investment and others holding significant stakes [10].