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Chinese Robotics Start-ups Target Hong Kong IPOs
8/27/2026, 6:06:07 AM
Hong Kong IPO Plans for Chinese Robotics Firms
Two Hangzhou-based robotics companies, both founded by former Alibaba Group executives, have announced intentions to pursue initial public offerings in Hong Kong as early as next year. The move underscores Hong Kong’s growing appeal as a fundraising hub for China’s fast-growing embodied artificial-intelligence sector.
Background: Chinese Embodied AI Expansion
The announcements come amid a broader wave of Chinese embodied-AI start-ups seeking public listings to finance rapid scaling of robot production. Industry observers note that financing and research-and-development spending in the sector have accelerated, prompting firms to look to Hong Kong’s capital markets for larger pools of capital.
Funding and Orders
Infiforce Technology Group, the developer of the “AtomBrain” cognitive system for robots, was founded in 2023. It completed a new funding round of nearly 1 billion yuan (approximately US$149 million) earlier this month and has secured overseas orders, including a contract for 1,000 units destined for Saudi Arabia. The second Hangzhou-based start-up, while not named in the source, has similarly reported progress on financing and international sales.
Official Outlook from Company Leadership
Infiforce founder Isabella Bai, a former Alibaba vice-president, said the company is preparing for a Hong Kong listing targeted for 2027. Bai highlighted the rapid pace of industry financing and R&D investment, though she declined to disclose specific investor details or financial targets for the upcoming IPO.
Implications for Hong Kong’s Tech Fundraising Role
The planned listings reinforce Hong Kong’s position as a primary venue for Chinese technology firms seeking public capital. By attracting embodied-AI companies, the market may diversify its tech portfolio and deepen ties with mainland innovators, potentially influencing future cross-border investment flows.
