According to data from the Mobile Robot (AGV/AMR) Industry Alliance and statistics from the New Strategy Mobile Robotics Industry Alliance, in Q3 2024, the global mobile robotics industry (focusing on industrial and warehouse logistics) saw six funding events, with a total amount exceeding 1.7 billion yuan. Four of these events were at the billion yuan level.
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From a regional perspective, there were a total of two domestic funding events, with a combined amount exceeding 800 million yuan, and the highest single funding amount surpassing 100 million USD. Compared to Q3 2023, which saw six disclosed funding events totaling more than 500 million yuan, the number of events decreased, but the total amount increased. Internationally, there were four funding events, totaling over 900 million yuan, with the highest amount around 78 million USD. This shows that in Q3, both domestic and international capital investments in mobile robots were relatively balanced.
Regarding investor preferences, warehouse robots have become a hotspot for investment. This quarter, four companies focusing on warehouse robots secured more than 1.3 billion yuan in total funding. Notably, Chinese warehouse robot company Quicktron secured the largest funding of the quarter, pushing its valuation to over 1 billion USD.
As for funding size, there were four billion yuan-level investments, one in the tens of millions, and one undisclosed amount. The scale of funding this quarter was significant, with large individual deals reflecting continued confidence in the mobile robotics sector. The rounds included strategic investments, angel rounds, Series B, and Series D, indicating that the capital landscape for mobile robots is maturing and the industry is developing steadily.
Notably, this quarter saw participation from a wide range of investors, including state-owned capital, local government funds, private capital, and end-user companies. This diverse investment base highlights a mature understanding of the mobile robotics industry in the investment market, suggesting strong market value and growth potential. The involvement of different types of investors not only provides funding but also brings valuable resources and strategic synergies that can accelerate the development of companies.
Overall, compared to Q1 and Q2, both the amount and number of funding events in the mobile robotics industry (specifically in the industrial and warehouse logistics sector) increased in Q3, signaling a rebound in the capital market.
