About Robotics - Industry Applications sector in China
The Robotics - Industry Applications sector in China comprises 369 companies, including 198 funded companies having collectively raised $7.3B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 91 are Series A+ funded, and 3 have achieved unicorn status.
Robotics - Industry Applications sector in China has seen 3 acquisitions and 6 IPOs.
This sector includes companies providing robotic solutions that help in automating the processes in specific industries.
Companies included in Robotics - Industry Applications
Includes companies providing robotic solutions for specific industries like healthcare, agriculture, retail, logistics, etc.Companies excluded in Robotics - Industry Applications
Excludes companies that are providing robotic solutions for multiple industry use cases and are not specific to a particular industryTop Robotics - Industry Applications Companies in China
There are more than 369 companies in Robotics - Industry Applications in China. Geekplus is the top Robotics - Industry Applications company in China, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Robotics - Industry Applications companies in China:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
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Provider of robotics solutions for warehouse and logistics automation industries | Beijing (China) | 2015 | Public | $532M | |
Developer of automated warehouse systems utilizing autonomous case-handling mobile robots | Shenzhen (China) | 2016 | Series D | $215M | |
Provider of automation tools and solutions for warehouses | Beijing (China) | 2007 | Public | $2.5B | |
Provider of robotic arms for the manufacturing sector | Beijing (China) | 2015 | Series E | $210M | |
Provider of a neurosurgery robot for neurological treatments | Beijing (China) | 2003 | Series D | $13.9M |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Robotics - Industry Applications sector in China
54 Robotics - Industry Applications startups in China were founded in 2016 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | - |
2024 | 1 |
2023 | 1 |
2022 | 4 |
2021 | 15 |
2020 | 7 |
2019 | 21 |
2018 | 25 |
2017 | 28 |
2016 | 54 |
Stage-wise distribution of Robotics - Industry Applications sector companies in China
Out of the total 369 Robotics - Industry Applications companies in China, 198 have secured funding. Among them, 91 have reached Series A or higher, and 55 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 369
Funded - 198
Series A+ - 91
Series B+ - 55
Series C+ - 31
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 369 |
Funded | 198 |
Series A+ | 91 |
Series B+ | 55 |
Series C+ | 31 |
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Funding Trends in the Robotics - Industry Applications sector in China
Total funding year-on-year in the Robotics - Industry Applications sector in China
The Robotics - Industry Applications sector in China saw a total funding of more than $6.36B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2018 at more than $2.9B.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $151M |
2024 | $349M |
2023 | $295M |
2022 | $617M |
2021 | $832M |
2020 | $437M |
2019 | $480M |
2018 | $2.9B |
2017 | $278M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Robotics - Industry Applications in China
In the year 2025, till December 2025, Robotics - Industry Applications companies in China have raised $951M in equity funding across 14 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till November 2024), Robotics - Industry Applications companies in China had raised $349M across 13 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 172.16% rise in funding in Robotics - Industry Applications companies in China as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Robotics - Industry Applications companies in China:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series B | 7964 | Dec 22, 2025 | ||
Series A | 7984 | Dec 12, 2025 | ||
Series B | 3602 | Nov 27, 2025 | ||
Series D | 4569 | Nov 10, 2025 | ||
Series D | 2737 | Oct 23, 2025 | and 10 more |
Top Investors in Robotics - Industry Applications in China
HAX is the top investor in Robotics - Industry Applications companies in China based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Robotics - Industry Applications companies in China:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
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San Francisco (United States) | ||
Cork (Ireland) | ||
Sunnyvale (United States) | ||
London (United Kingdom) | ||
Haidian (China) |
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M&A activity in Robotics - Industry Applications sector in China
In the year 2025, till July 2025, 1 acquisition happened in Robotics - Industry Applications sector in China.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Robotics - Industry Applications sector in China:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jul 28, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 25, 2017 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 2017 |
Acquisition trends in Robotics - Industry Applications sector in China
Here are the acquisition trends in Robotics - Industry Applications sector in China:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | 1 |
2024 | - |
2023 | - |
2022 | - |
2021 | - |
2020 | - |
2019 | - |
2018 | - |
2017 | 2 |
2016 | - |
IPOs in Robotics - Industry Applications in China
In the year 2025, till July 2025, 1 IPO happened in Robotics - Industry Applications sector in China.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Robotics - Industry Applications sector in China:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Jul 09, 2025 | Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG) | |
Dec 23, 2024 | Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG) | |
May 28, 2021 | Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG) | |
Jan 03, 2019 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Oct 30, 2009 | Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) |
Colleges which produce the most Robotics - Industry Applications companies in China
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Robotics - Industry Applications in China
Most number of Robotics - Industry Applications startups in China have been founded by alumni from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Tsinghua University and Carnegie Mellon University.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) | 4 |
Tsinghua University | 4 |
Carnegie Mellon University | 1 |
ETH Zurich | 1 |
Imperial College London | 1 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 1 |
Wharton School | 1 |
Total funding in Robotics - Industry Applications companies founded by alumni from top colleges in China
In the last 10 years, Tsinghua University graduates' Robotics - Industry Applications companies in China have raised the most funding among top colleges. Wharton School alumni are second, and ETH Zurich alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Tsinghua University | $546M |
Wharton School | $532M |
ETH Zurich | $115M |
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) | $19M |
Carnegie Mellon University | - |
Imperial College London | - |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | - |
Top News in Robotics - Industry Applications in China
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ForwardX Robotics partners with Lynx Automation across Benelux regionRobotics and Automation News•May 28, 2025•ForwardX, Lynx
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ForwardX Robotics expands Benelux reach via new Lynx Automation partnership.
RoboticsTomorrow•May 28, 2025•ForwardX, Lynx
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Chery Deploys 98 ForwardX AMRs in Kaifeng Factory’s Final Assembly WorkshopForwardX•May 28, 2025•ForwardX, Chery
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Geekplus and TAHUHU Partner to Automate Cold Chain Logistics in Hong KongAsian News International•Apr 16, 2025•Geekplus
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Geekplus: Top 50 global robotics company (4th time), leading in warehouse automation.
PR Newswire•Apr 04, 2025•Geekplus
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Geekplus named Top 50 robotics company in the world for the fourth time, cementing its leadership in warehouse roboticsMining Stock Education•Apr 03, 2025•Geekplus
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HiRobotics-Bow Systems Partner to Take Warehouse Automation to the Next Level for Leading Fashion BrandsKorea Newswire•Mar 27, 2025•Hai Robotics,
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Smart-powered Equipment Scheduling System (ESS) drives warehouse transformationBusiness Wire•Mar 24, 2025•Hai Robotics
