Linklaters Advises RoboSense on HK$1B Share Placing for Growth.
Linklaters has advised RoboSense Technology Co., Ltd (RoboSense) on the successful completion of a HK$1 billion placing of new shares. This strategic equity financing aims to support the company’s continued growth and development.
Purpose of the HK$1B Fundraising
RoboSense will use the proceeds from this placing to:
- Invest in research and development (R&D) for robotic incremental components.
- Enhance and expand both domestic and international production lines.
- Explore strategic partnerships to accelerate its growth.
RoboSense's Market Position and Core Focus
RoboSense is a leading AI-driven robotics technology company specializing in providing sensors and solutions for automotive and robotics applications. The company’s expertise spans three core areas:
- Artificial intelligence (AI)
- Chips
- Hardware
This placing strengthens RoboSense’s position as a market leader, especially in the LiDAR and robotics industries, areas that are seeing rapid growth.
Linklaters' Role in the Transaction
Christine Xu, Partner and Head of Equity Capital Markets for Greater China at Linklaters, and Queenie Tong, Counsel, led the legal team for this transaction.
Xu commented:
"We are honoured to have once again supported RoboSense in achieving success in equity financing transactions, further solidifying our long-standing relationship. As a recognized leader in the LiDAR and robotics industry, RoboSense continues to strengthen its market position through strategic equity financing. We look forward to continuing our role as a trusted advisor, supporting our clients in achieving transformational growth in the rapidly developing new economy sectors."
The Strategic Importance of the Fundraising
This successful fundraising is vital for RoboSense’s ongoing development. With the raised capital, the company plans to:
- Invest in R&D to advance its technology.
- Expand production capacity to meet growing demand.
- Pursue strategic partnerships that can open new business opportunities.
By securing these funds, RoboSense is positioning itself for continued leadership in the AI, robotics, and LiDAR sectors—fields that are expected to experience significant growth in the coming years.
RoboSense, founded in 2014, is an AI-driven robotics technology company focused on providing advanced incremental components and solutions for the robotics market. Its mission is to become a global leader in robotics technology platforms, with the vision of creating a "safer world and smarter life."
Headquartered in Shenzhen, China, RoboSense employs over 1,400 professionals with offices in major cities such as Shanghai, Suzhou, Hong Kong, Stuttgart, and Detroit. The company is known for its expertise in developing and supplying solutions for mobile and operational robots, particularly in the automotive industry. RoboSense has established partnerships with more than 290 global OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, playing a key role in the rapidly growing intelligent robotics sector.
The Linklaters Greater China ECM team boasts deep expertise and thorough regulatory knowledge across emerging sectors, offering comprehensive legal support for pre-IPO investments, IPOs, post-listing compliance, and equity financing. In recent years, the team has played a key role in advising on several high-profile transactions within industries such as advanced technology, autonomous driving, robotics, and new energy vehicles, including RoboSense's IPO, which marked the first listing of a LiDAR company on the HKEX.
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