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Seyond Holdings Goes Public, Raises $132M on HK Exchange
12/10/2025
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- Seyond Holdings, Nio's lidar supplier, went public on the Hong Kong stock exchange on December 10, 2025, through a de-SPAC merger with TechStar Acquisition, raising HK$1.03 billion (US$132.4 million).
- Founded in 2016 by former Baidu engineers Bao Junwei and Li Yimin, Seyond specializes in light detecting and ranging sensors for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
- In 2024, Seyond delivered 230,000 lidar systems, achieving a 12.8% market share in ADAS lidar and ranking fourth globally.
- The company's shares rose from HK$10 to HK$17.30 before closing at HK$13.30.
- Seyond has R&D centers in Silicon Valley and China and has attracted investments from notable firms.
