XPeng raises over $900 million for its robotics unit at a $6.3 billion valuation
Xpeng Inc (NYSE:XPEV), the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, has secured more than $900 million in funding for its robotics division, valuing it at over $6.3 billion. This marks what Xpeng claims is the largest single-round private financing ever recorded in China's embodied AI industry. The round was led by IDG Capital and included Gaorong Ventures, with strategic participation from Alibaba and Tencent. The funding will be used for hardware and software development, physical artificial intelligence model training, data generation, mass production facilities, and international expansion. Xpeng plans to begin mass-producing its IRON humanoid robot by the end of 2026, aiming for broader commercial launches in 2027. CEO He Xiaopeng will personally lead this initiative. Despite the significant investment in robotics, XPeng's recent Q2 financial results showed a revenue miss and an expanded net loss, causing its shares to fall sharply as investors remain concerned about the core EV business.
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