
Unitree files for IPO on Shanghai’s STAR Market, aims to raise $610M
Unitree’s IPO bid follows the success of Shenzhen-based UBTech, which was the first humanoid robotics company to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in late 2023.

Unitree’s IPO bid follows the success of Shenzhen-based UBTech, which was the first humanoid robotics company to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in late 2023.

Unitree’s early years coincided with a difficult fundraising environment for bionic robotics. Shunwei was one of the first prominent VCs to back the startup.

Founded in 2016, Diagens develops a mix of medical imaging software, devices and related services designed to enhance diagnostic efficiency and clinical quality.

A proprietary new manufacturing facility is entering ramp-up production, with annual capacity expected to exceed 10,000 dexterous hands and 200,000 miniature actuators by year-end.

This investment comes as Nowwa Coffee pursues its aggressive expansion strategy, aiming to open more than 10,000 stores in the coming years.

The initiative reflects a growing belief among Chinese policymakers that AI tools can dramatically lower the barriers to starting and scaling companies.