XPeng robot unit signs share purchase deal for over $900 million financing
XPeng’s robot subsidiary has signed a share purchase agreement with investors and plans to raise more than $900 million at a post-money valuation above $6.3 billion, according to ChainCatcher. XPeng said the deal represents the largest single financing completed by a Chinese company in the robotics sector to date. The round is led by IDG Capital, with Tencent and Alibaba joining as strategic investors, while Gaorong Ventures and others also participated. In terms of deal structure, external investors are contributing about $600 million, an XPeng subsidiary is putting in about $200 million, and entities related to CEO He Xiaopeng and co-president Brian Gu are investing about $100 million. XPeng will retain about 82% control and continue to consolidate the business in its financial statements. The capital will be used for development of IRON, the company’s flagship humanoid robot, as well as embodied intelligence, data capabilities, mass production targeted by the end of 2026, and broader business expansion. The unit is Dogotix, XPeng’s robotics platform covering robot dog and humanoid robot operations.


