近日，车规级智能汽车计算芯片引领者黑芝麻智能发布重磅公告，宣布拟以4亿元至5.5亿元的总代价，通过股权收购及注资方式将珠海亿智电子科技有限 公司（下称"亿智电子"）纳入麾下。此次交易完成后，亿智电子将成为黑芝麻智能的非全资附属公司，其财务业绩将正式并入集团报表，一场围绕AI芯片 的产业协同布局就此展开。 从双方的业务基因来看，此次收购并非简单的规模扩张，而是精准的战略互补。 作为深耕车规级芯片领域的头部企业，黑芝麻智能自2016年成立以来便聚焦核心技术自研，其华山系列、武当系列芯片已在L2-L3级ADAS、智能座舱等 场景实现规模化落地，与江淮、吉利、百度等企业达成深度合作。凭借"比汽车行业更懂芯片，比芯片行业更懂汽车"的独特优势，黑芝麻智能在2025年已 占据国内汽车AI芯片约5%的市场份额，成为抗衡高通、英伟达等国际巨头的本土力量。 而标的公司亿智电子则在边缘侧/端侧AI芯片领域构筑了差异化竞争力。作为以AI机器视觉算法和SoC芯片设计为核心的系统方案供应商，其自研的 SA/SH/SV三大系列芯片已形成覆盖智能车载、智能硬件、智慧安防的产品矩阵，2021年AI芯片年出货量便突破500万颗，在安防领域更是积 ...

Core Insights - Junsheng Electronics and Hezhima Intelligent have established a strategic partnership to focus on the joint development of robot domain controllers, optimization of intelligent computing platforms, and collaborative solutions for industry scenarios [1][3] - The collaboration aims to enhance innovation capabilities and industrial competitiveness in the field of intelligent manufacturing and embodied intelligence technology [1][3] Group 1: Company Collaboration - The partnership will leverage the strengths of both companies in key areas such as robot controllers, intelligent computing platforms, and typical industry applications [3] - Junsheng Electronics has been actively expanding its robot component business since 2025, building on its deep expertise in the automotive parts sector [1] - Hezhima Intelligent specializes in high-performance AI SOC chips and intelligent computing solutions, with its products widely used in intelligent driving and robotics [2] Group 2: Technological Development - Junsheng Electronics has developed a comprehensive solution for robot controllers based on various chip platforms, which will now extend to domestic chip platforms through the partnership with Hezhima Intelligent [1] - Hezhima Intelligent has launched the SesameX multi-dimensional intelligent computing platform aimed at the robotics industry, enhancing its capabilities in robot control and perception decision-making [2] - The collaboration is expected to drive the development, validation, and implementation of next-generation embodied intelligent robot control systems and solutions [3]

Summary of Black Sesame Intelligence Conference Call Company Overview - Black Sesame Intelligence focuses on AI hardware chips and has a strong understanding of chip technology from its founder, who is committed to a hardware-centric approach. The company collaborates with Bosch and has entered the automotive sector, successfully mass-producing multiple vehicle models, including Lynk & Co, Dongfeng series, and BYD export models [2][5]. Key Developments and Achievements - 2022 marked a pivotal year for Black Sesame Intelligence, with the launch of the Huashan A2000 chip, which significantly enhanced computing power, making it comparable to high-end automotive chips. The Wudang C1,200 chip family is applied in high-speed NOA and light procedure NOA, receiving validation from major clients, solidifying its leading position in the domestic AI hardware sector [2][5]. - The company has established deep collaborations with major automotive manufacturers such as Geely, Dongfeng, FAW, and BYD, and has successfully mass-produced various models [5]. Market Position and Competitive Landscape - Black Sesame is currently in a position similar to Horizon a year ago, with the potential to gain validation from leading new energy vehicle manufacturers through the C1,200 chip and achieve mass production [2][6]. - Horizon focuses on software system iterations, while Black Sesame emphasizes hardware expansion. The increasing policy requirements for domestic substitution present opportunities for both companies [2][6]. Investment Opportunities - The investment outlook for Black Sesame Intelligence is promising, particularly with the anticipated advancements in L4 level autonomous driving technology expected by 2026, which provides significant growth potential. The company’s AI chip products are rare, and there is a notable valuation gap compared to Horizon, suggesting substantial room for valuation recovery [3][4]. - Short-term market capitalization is projected to reach 30 billion RMB, corresponding to approximately 1.4 billion RMB in revenue by 2026. Long-term potential in L4 autonomous driving and robotics could lead to a market cap exceeding 50 billion RMB [3][4]. Algorithm Development and Partnerships - Black Sesame acknowledges its algorithmic shortcomings as a hardware-focused company. To address this, it collaborates with algorithm solution providers like Numa and International Intelligent Network, while also developing its own algorithm team. This multi-faceted strategy enhances its overall solution capabilities and market competitiveness [7]. Expansion into Non-Automotive Sectors - The company is actively diversifying into non-automotive AI applications, such as robotics and robotic dogs. Collaborations with Wuhan University and Yunshenchu are aimed at enhancing robotic cognition and applying chips in robotic products for various scenarios, including ship inspections. These initiatives are expected to contribute to revenue growth in the coming years [4][8].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "A" rating for the automotive parts sector, indicating a positive outlook for investment in this industry [1]. Core Insights - The automotive industry is experiencing rapid growth in intelligent driving technologies, with China leading the way. The penetration rate of intelligent vehicles in China reached 57.1% in 2023 and is expected to rise to 99.7% by 2030, with a market size exceeding one trillion yuan [1][14]. - The L2 level intelligent driving solutions have become mainstream, with a year-on-year growth of 37% in 2023. The market is expected to see significant increases in the penetration of L3 and above intelligent driving solutions, outpacing global growth rates [1][14]. - Domestic chip manufacturers are gaining traction, with companies like Horizon Robotics and Black Sesame Technology leading the charge in providing high-performance chips for intelligent driving applications [2][51][70]. Summary by Sections Automotive Intelligent Driving Market - The global intelligent driving market is rapidly expanding, with China achieving a penetration rate exceeding 50%. In 2023, the sales of intelligent vehicles in China reached 12.4 million units, accounting for 57.1% of total new car sales [14]. - The market for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) is continuously growing, with L2 and above solutions becoming the market standard. The expected market size for L0 to L2+ solutions is projected to grow from 90.9 billion yuan in 2024 to 223.9 billion yuan by 2029, with a CAGR of 19.7% [32][33]. Domestic Chip Development - The automotive chip market is substantial, with an estimated size of 71.2 billion yuan in 2024, expected to exceed 170 billion yuan by 2030. The demand for higher chip performance is increasing due to the ongoing electrification and intelligentization of vehicles [41]. - The ADAS SoC market reached 27.5 billion yuan globally and 14.1 billion yuan in China in 2023, with a projected CAGR of 27.5% and 28.6% respectively from 2023 to 2028 [46]. Key Players and Investment Opportunities - Horizon Robotics is positioned as a leading domestic supplier of intelligent driving chips, with its products expected to cover a wide range of intelligent driving applications. The company has seen significant revenue growth, with a projected revenue of 2.384 billion yuan in 2024 [66]. - Black Sesame Technology is also a key player, focusing on high-performance chips for various intelligent driving scenarios. The company aims to expand its market share in both mid-range and high-end markets, leveraging its cost advantages [70]. Investment Recommendations - Focus on companies benefiting from the dual increase in value and penetration in the intelligent driving chip segment, such as Horizon Robotics and Black Sesame Technology [6]. - The Tier 1 segment still has room for domestic replacement, with potential for deepening customer relationships through core products like domain controllers and sensors. Key companies to watch include Desay SV, Jingwei Hirain, and Qianli Technology [6].

Group 1: Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market has shown strong performance since April, with the Hang Seng Index increasing by over 30% in less than four months, reaching a peak of 25,735 points on July 24, the highest in nearly four years [1] - The strong performance is attributed to three main drivers: valuation recovery, policy benefits, and significant inflow of southbound funds, which have become a major force in driving up Hong Kong stocks [1] - As of July 25, 2025, southbound funds have seen a cumulative net inflow of HKD 820 billion this year, surpassing the total for 2024, with expectations of exceeding HKD 1 trillion for the entire year of 2025 [1] Group 2: Investment Trends - Investors are favoring high-dividend assets while showing strong interest in leading internet companies, pharmaceuticals, and hard tech sectors, particularly those involved in AI [2] - There is a growing trend of investors seeking out high-quality stocks that are currently undervalued, with companies like Black Sesame Intelligence gaining attention [2] Group 3: Company Performance - Black Sesame Intelligence has experienced rapid growth in the autonomous driving chip sector, with revenue increasing from CNY 60.5 million in 2021 to CNY 474 million in 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 100% [3] - The company's gross profit rose from CNY 21.87 million to CNY 195 million during the same period, with a CAGR of 107% [3] Group 4: Industry Developments - The commercialization of L2+ autonomous driving technology is expected to see significant growth in 2025, with penetration rates projected to rise from 14% in 2024 to 30% [5] - The rapid penetration of L2+ technology is driven by the increasing availability of high-level autonomous driving features in new vehicles, with over 50% of new cars expected to be equipped with L2 technology [4] Group 5: Product Innovations - Black Sesame Intelligence has launched the A1000 series chips, which have been successfully integrated into multiple models from leading domestic automakers, ranking third in the market for high-performance driving chips [8] - The company has also introduced the Wudang C1200 series, the first integrated chip platform for autonomous driving and smart cockpit applications, expected to achieve mass production by 2025 [8][12] Group 6: Future Growth Potential - The company plans to expand its product line through the acquisition of an AI chip company, which focuses on cost-effective, low-power AI system chips, enhancing its competitive edge in the AI SoC market [17][20] - Black Sesame Intelligence's strategic shift from a dedicated chip manufacturer to a comprehensive intelligent computing platform provider is expected to lead to a revaluation of its intrinsic value, potentially resulting in higher valuation premiums [21]

Group 1: Event Overview - The third China International Supply Chain Promotion Expo (Chain Expo) opened on July 16, showcasing over 30 enterprises and institutions focusing on key technologies and products in the automotive supply chain, particularly in electrification, intelligence, and connectivity [2] Group 2: Intelligent Automotive Innovations - AI themes were prevalent throughout the event, with companies like Hezhima showcasing their intelligent chip products, indicating a deeper understanding of automotive intelligence among supply chain players compared to previous years [3] - Xiaopeng Motors emphasized its goal to become a global AI automotive company, featuring flying cars and land carriers at its booth, attracting attention from international exhibitors [3] - Tesla highlighted its ecosystem approach, presenting robots, vehicles, and super factories, reinforcing its identity as an AI and robotics company [3][4] Group 3: Collaboration in the Automotive Industry - The automotive supply chain is increasingly focused on collaboration, with Qualcomm's global vice president noting that open cooperation in the global supply chain supports business development [4] - Companies like Hunan Shibit Robot showcased advanced technologies such as the PaintPro system for real-time 3D vehicle condition monitoring, demonstrating innovation in production processes [4] Group 4: Electrification Focus - The core components of electrification—batteries, electric control, and motors—were prominently featured, with companies like DFD New Energy showcasing their third-generation large cylindrical batteries [5] - Bosch presented localized innovations in energy power, motion control, and driving assistance systems tailored for the Chinese market [5][6] Group 5: Upstream Supply Chain Development - The event saw increased participation from upstream players in the automotive supply chain, with companies like Bettery and Wacker Chemie unveiling new technologies and products [7] - Bettery introduced a pioneering negative electrode material solution addressing industry challenges, while Wacker showcased several new materials for automotive applications [7] Group 6: Diverse Fuel and Connectivity Innovations - Geely Motors highlighted its exploration of multi-fuel technologies, including methanol vehicles and hydrogen power systems, attracting significant interest [8] - The Liyang Intelligent Connected Vehicle Pilot Zone demonstrated advancements in smart connectivity, including a testing ground for autonomous vehicles [8] - The event illustrated a vibrant automotive industry in China, with a wide range of participants and innovations across the entire supply chain [8]

Group 1 - The third China International Supply Chain Promotion Expo (Chain Expo) opened in Beijing, showcasing a higher level of international participation and clearer chain logic compared to previous editions [2] - A total of 651 exhibitors from 75 countries and regions participated, with 35% being international exhibitors, highlighting the event's global reach [2] - The expo featured six major supply chain areas and introduced an innovation chain section focusing on cutting-edge technology applications [2] Group 2 - NVIDIA's CEO Huang Renxun emphasized China's supply chain as a miracle and highlighted the role of open-source AI in driving global progress [3] - Over 230 companies participated for the first time, including notable firms like Wacker Chemie and various automotive companies from different provinces [5] - The event included over 100 product launches, showcasing innovations such as the first pure electric small truck and advanced battery technologies [5] Group 3 - The Global Supply Chain Promotion Report 2025 was released, proposing five recommendations for enhancing supply chain efficiency and collaboration [6] - The smart automotive sector featured over 30 companies, showcasing key technologies and products related to electric and intelligent vehicles [8] - Geely showcased its "alcohol-hydrogen technology," demonstrating innovations in the new energy sector [9] Group 4 - The low-altitude economy was highlighted with flying cars from companies like XPeng and EHang, indicating a growing market in this sector [11] - The automotive industry in China is diversifying, with numerous participants emerging across the entire supply chain, including international companies entering the market [12] - The "Beijing Initiative" was launched to promote global supply chain stability and innovation, emphasizing collaboration among businesses [12][13]

Core Insights - The report shifts focus from demand to supply in the AI 2.0 landscape, analyzing various companies like SenseTime, Black Sesame Intelligence, Qunhe Technology, and others, highlighting their different strategies and challenges in achieving profitability and sustainable growth [1][2][3]. Group 1: SenseTime - SenseTime has transitioned from a government-focused AI 1.0 company to a more diversified AI 2.0 entity, with a significant shift towards generative AI, achieving a revenue of 3.772 billion yuan in 2024, marking a 10.75% year-on-year growth [5][10]. - The company's revenue structure has evolved, with traditional AI contributing only 30% of total revenue by 2024, while generative AI has surged to 63.7% of total revenue, growing by 103.1% year-on-year [7][10]. - Despite revenue growth, SenseTime faces challenges such as declining gross margins, which fell from 70.6% in 2020 to 42.9% in 2024, and cumulative losses of 46.4 billion yuan over five years [16][20]. Group 2: Black Sesame Intelligence - Black Sesame Intelligence focuses on providing cost-effective smart automotive chips and solutions, with 92.4% of its 2024 revenue (4.38 billion yuan) coming from automotive products [27][32]. - The company has improved its gross margin significantly, achieving a gross profit of 195 million yuan in 2024, up 153% year-on-year, with a gross margin of 41.14% [36]. - However, high R&D costs have led to continued losses, with an adjusted net loss of 1.304 billion yuan in 2024, remaining stable compared to the previous year [39]. Group 3: Yingshi Network - Yingshi Network, a subsidiary of Hikvision, has upgraded its business model to focus on AI and IoT, achieving a revenue of 5.442 billion yuan in 2024, a 12.41% increase [45]. - The company’s core product remains smart home cameras, which contributed 54% of total revenue, but growth in this segment has plateaued [46]. - Yingshi's cloud platform services have seen significant growth, nearly doubling from 5.38 billion yuan in 2021 to 10.52 billion yuan in 2024, with a gross margin of 76% [49][50]. Group 4: Qunhe Technology - Qunhe Technology, known for its space design software, reported a revenue of 664 million yuan in 2023, with a 10.48% year-on-year growth [66]. - The company has established itself as a leading provider in the space design software market, holding a 22.2% market share [79]. - Despite revenue growth, Qunhe Technology continues to operate at a loss, with an adjusted loss of 94 million yuan in Q3 2024 [78]. Group 5: Innovation Qizhi - Innovation Qizhi focuses on AI solutions for the manufacturing sector, achieving a revenue of 1.222 billion yuan in 2024, a 30.21% decline year-on-year [85]. - The company has maintained strict cost control, with total operating expenses at 66.3% of revenue, but still reported a loss of 117 million yuan in 2024 [90][94]. - The decline in revenue is attributed to challenges in the manufacturing and financial services sectors, which are critical to its business model [87].

Group 1 - The automotive industry is experiencing a significant opportunity with the rise of third-party high-performance computing chips, as companies face the choice between self-developed and externally supplied chips for intelligent driving [1][4] - Tesla's strategy of self-developing HW3.0 and later collaborating with Broadcom for HW4.0 highlights the increasing importance of specialized third-party suppliers in meeting the growing computational demands of intelligent driving [1][3] - Black Sesame Intelligence, a leading domestic chip supplier, has proven its capabilities by becoming a supplier for BYD's "Tianshen Eye" intelligent driving platform and showcasing its products at the Hong Kong "Car Expo" [1][3][4] Group 2 - Black Sesame Intelligence's global expansion is a natural outcome of the trend of Chinese new energy vehicles entering international markets, with its chips widely adopted by major automakers like Geely and Dongfeng [4][5] - The company has been focusing on high-performance chips since its establishment in 2016, launching the 58 TOPS Huashan A1000 chip in 2020 and the 106 TOPS A1000 Pro in 2021, positioning itself ahead of competitors [5][6] - The launch of the Huashan A2000 family, capable of exceeding 1000 TOPS, aligns with the industry's shift towards higher-level intelligent driving features, making Black Sesame a viable alternative to NVIDIA's Orin [6][7] Group 3 - Black Sesame Intelligence is experiencing a commercial harvest period, with a projected revenue increase of 51.8% in 2024 and a gross margin rise to 41.1% [7] - The performance of a System on Chip (SoC) is not solely determined by computational power; the integration with algorithms is crucial, especially as AI model technology advances [7][8] - The Huashan A2000 family features the industry's largest NPU core, "Jiushao," designed for neural network computations, which enhances efficiency compared to traditional GPUs [7][8] Group 4 - The Jiushao architecture supports mixed precision and is optimized for high-precision quantization and Transformer algorithms, which are essential for the development of autonomous driving technologies [8][9] - Black Sesame Intelligence's technology is also being applied in the field of embodied intelligence, with its chips supporting various applications beyond autonomous driving, including humanoid robots [8][9] - The company has partnered with Fourier to provide computational support for its "Dexterous Hand," indicating its commitment to expanding into broader applications of embodied intelligence [9]

从底层芯片技术到行业生态协同的全方位展示。 在车展首日， 黑芝麻智能创始人兼 CEO单记章在 发布会 开场演讲中回顾了公司成立八年发展历 程：凭借自研 ISP、NPU两大核心IP，构建了华山系列（辅助驾驶芯片）与武当系列（跨域融合芯 片）两大产品线，并成功登陆港交所成为"智能汽车AI芯片第一股"。过去几年，公司通过A1000 （本土首款车规级高算力芯片）、C1236（全球首款跨域融合芯片）等产品持续突破，2025年推出 的A2000系列更以全景通识高算力设计，率先支持大模型端侧推理，推动AI计算效率再升级。 面向未来，黑芝麻智能将以 "技术创新+开放生态"双轮驱动，聚焦芯片研发，赋能汽车智能化转型。 单记章指出，大模型进入端侧推理时代，计算效率与算法架构成为关键挑战。黑芝麻智能通过优化带 宽性能、探索混合模型架构，致力于突破"算法决定上限"的行业瓶颈。同时，公司立足汽车领域， 向机器人、边缘计算等场景延伸，以全栈技术能力开启智能时代的"计算革命"。 本文为IPO早知道原创 作者｜ Stone Jin 微信公众号｜ipozaozhidao 据 IPO早知道消息，黑芝麻智能（2533. HK ）携 旗下明星产品华 ...