Source Code Capital has joined a RMB150 million (US$22.5 million) series C round of financing in automobile after-sales O2O (online-to-offline) service provider, eBaoyang, Chinese media reported. The round is led by Yihao Capital, an entity that currently lacks any available identifiable public information. Founded in 2014, eBaoyang completed a US$20 million series B financing led… Continue reading Source Code Capital Joins $22.5M Series C Round In Auto O2O Player eBaoyang
Category: Automotive
Zhongding To Invest $200M In EcoMotors
Allen Park, Michigan-based next generation internal combustion engine maker EcoMotors has secured an undisclosed series D round of financing led by Chinese auto parts maker Anhui Zhongding Holding (Group) Co., Ltd., says a company announcement. Even though the total amount of EcoMotors’ funding round is not disclosed, the company says that Zhongding has agreed to… Continue reading Zhongding To Invest $200M In EcoMotors
AVIC Acquires Henniges Automotive From Littlejohn
Chinese state-owned aerospace and defense company Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has acquired automobile parts maker Henniges Automotive Holdings, Inc. from U.S. private equity firm, Littlejohn & Co. Financial details are not disclosed, but a company announcement says the deal is one of the largest acquisitions by a Chinese company of a U.S.-based automotive… Continue reading AVIC Acquires Henniges Automotive From Littlejohn
Galaxy Capital Leads $18M Series B Round In YouChe
Beijing-based online used car trading platform YouChe has completed US$18 million series B financing led by Galaxy Capital, according to Chinese media reports. Existing investors IDG Capital Partners and Zhen Fund also participated in the round. Founded in December 2013, YouChe previously received several million RMB angel investment from Zhen Fund in December 2014. In… Continue reading Galaxy Capital Leads $18M Series B Round In YouChe
Joy Capital Participates In Tuhu’s Series C Round
Shanghai-based automobile after-sales products and services e-commerce platform Tuhu has completed its series C funding round from Joy Capital, Welkin Capital Management, Far East Horizon Limited, and Haitong Securities Co., according to a company announcement. The company raised approximately US$100 million in the latest round, says a company representative. Existing investors Legend Capital and Qiming… Continue reading Joy Capital Participates In Tuhu’s Series C Round
Tencent Leads $85M Series C Round In Renrenche.Com
Beijing-based online used car marketplace RenRenChe.com has completed US$85 million series C financing led by Tencent Holdings Limited, according to an announcement posted on the company’s Weibi account. Existing investors Lei Jun, who is the founder of Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Inc, as well as Ceyuan Ventures, Shunwei Capital, and Redpoint Ventures also participated in… Continue reading Tencent Leads $85M Series C Round In Renrenche.Com
China’s Online Food Ordering Market Matures With 75% Penetration Rate
Over 75% of China’s netizens have ordered food online or via mobile apps, up from 35% two years ago, says a new research report by Tencent Holdings Ltd. In comparison, the penetration rate for online food delivery in the U.S. is at around 5%, according to a recent Morgan Stanley research report. The convenience of… Continue reading China’s Online Food Ordering Market Matures With 75% Penetration Rate
SAIC Capital Leads New Funding Round In SDC Materials
Tempe, Arizona-based automotive material maker SDC Materials, Inc. has completed an undisclosed round of new financing led by SAIC Capital, the venture capital investment arm of Chinese car maker SAIC Motor Corporation, according to a company announcement. Existing investors, including General Motors Ventures, BASF Venture Capital, Volvo Group Venture Capital, Invus Financial Advisors and Emerald… Continue reading SAIC Capital Leads New Funding Round In SDC Materials
eBaoyang Completes $20M Series B Round Led By Beijing Kunlun
Beijing-based O2O (online-to-offline) automobile maintenance service provider eBaoyang has received US$20 million series B financing led by Shenzhen-listed online gaming firm Beijing Kunlun Technology Co., Ltd., according to Chinese media reports. Beijing Kunlun invested US$11 million, while existing investor Source Code Capital also participated. Founded in January 2014, eBaoyang launched its services in May 2014.… Continue reading eBaoyang Completes $20M Series B Round Led By Beijing Kunlun
N5 Capital Leads $10M Series A Round In Che101
Beijing-based second-hand automobile trading platform Che101 has completed US$10 million series A funding led by N5 Capital, according to Chinese media reports. Existing investor Lightspeed Venture Partners also participated in the round. Che101 previously received several million U.S. dollar investment from Lightspeed. The company says it plans to expand its used car database to 50… Continue reading N5 Capital Leads $10M Series A Round In Che101