@FinanceYF5: Chinese robot companies are still in their Series A rounds, yet they've started investing everywhere like VCs. 29 embodied intelligence companies have made a cumulative 125 external investments. AgiBot alone has invested in 37. The industry chain is using capital to lock in technology, teams, and positions in advance.
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China's 29 embodied intelligence robot companies have made 125 external investments in their early financing stages, with AgiBot alone investing in 37 projects, using capital to lock in technology, teams, and market positions in advance.
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Chinese robotics companies are still in their own Series A rounds, but they’ve already started investing in others everywhere like VCs.
29 embodied intelligence companies have made a total of 125 external investments.
AgiBot alone has invested in 37.
The industry chain is using capital to lock in technology, teams, and positioning ahead of time. https://t.co/dnMObh8Szr
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