SemiDrive closes approximately RMB 1 billion Series C financing to expand into embodied intelligence and robotics applications.
Amount Raised
$140 Million
Round Type
Series C
ChinaManufacturingRoboticsInvestors
Description
SemiDrive, a Chinese automotive-grade chipmaker, completed its Series C, C+, and C++ financing rounds, raising approximately RMB 1 billion ($140 million) in total Series C funding during 2026. The proceeds will support development of intelligent-cockpit and vehicle-control chips, as well as embodied-intelligence technologies and products. The company is extending its product portfolio beyond automotive chips into robotics and industrial applications. SemiDrive has achieved cumulative chip shipments exceeding 14 million units by August 2026.
Quick answer
SemiDrive raised $140 Million in a Series C round, dated September 21, 2026. Investors: CTC Capital, V Fund Management and Shang Qi Capital. SemiDrive is based in China.
- How much did SemiDrive raise?
- SemiDrive raised $140 Million in a Series C round on September 21, 2026.
- Who invested in SemiDrive?
- CTC Capital, V Fund Management and Shang Qi Capital are named as investors in this round.
- What does SemiDrive do?
- SemiDrive is a Chinese automotive-grade chipmaker specializing in intelligent-cockpit systems-on-chip, gateway processors, and high-performance microcontrollers.
- Where is SemiDrive based and how big is it?
- SemiDrive is based in China. Fundz records about 48 employees.
- Who are the decision-makers at SemiDrive?
- Fundz holds 2 contacts at SemiDrive, including the Director of Business Development. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Robotics and Manufacturing around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as SemiDrive that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Strive Robotics raised $3M (Pre-Seed) on November 5, 2026.
- Peppermint Robotics raised $11M (Series B) on November 4, 2026.
- Aformic raised $7M (Seed) on November 4, 2026.
- Lingshu Zhifu Electronic Technology Ltd raised $1.5M (Seed) on November 4, 2026.
- Foundry Robotics raised $100M (Series A) on October 28, 2026.
- Realbotix raised $500K (Debt Financing) on October 23, 2026.
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