NIO

IPO

Blue Sky Coming

Public · Shanghai, China · Founded 2014 · $1.1B raised

Headquarters
Shanghai
Employees
10001+
Founded
2014
Business Model
B2C
Website
nio.com
Total Funding
$1.1B
Last Round
$1.0B Series DNov 2017
Rounds
7
Type
Public

Totals include recorded grants and other qualifying funding, not just equity. What counts toward funding.

About

NIO is a premium smart electric vehicle manufacturer designing high-performance EVs with user-centric features like battery swapping, NIO Pilot autonomous driving, and a community ecosystem of NIO Houses and apps. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, NIO emphasizes sustainable mobility, advanced AI, and lifestyle integration through NIO Power and NIO Life. Founded in 2014, it has grown into a global player with innovative full-stack technology.

Summary

NIO is an Automotive company based in Shanghai, China, founded in 2014. It has raised $1.1B in total across 7 rounds, most recently a $1.0B Series D round in Nov 2017. Investors include Tencent, Sequoia Capital and JD.com.

Tech & App Stack

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Funding & Exit History

IPOSep 2018
$1.0B

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Funding: Series A through Series D. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.

Investors

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