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Backed by DeepSeek, Unitree IPO tests investor appetite for China’s AI robotics boom

Unitree Robotics' Shanghai IPO, valuing the firm at 60.99 billion yuan, will test investor appetite for China's AI robotics sector. The company, backed by DeepSeek and Tencent, will sell 40.45 million shares, with book-building starting August 5.

By Tertius News AI Desk 1 outlet · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Jul 30 – Aug 7, 2026 Published Aug 14

Unitree Robotics sets IPO valuation at 60.99 billion yuan, testing investor appetite for China's AI robotics sector

Unitree Robotics is set to launch its initial public offering in Shanghai next week, valuing the Hangzhou-based firm at 60.99 billion yuan (US$9 billion), as the company seeks to capitalise on investor enthusiasm for China's embodied-artificial-intelligence sector, according to reports from the South China Morning Post.

The IPO, priced at 150.8 yuan per share, will see the company sell 40.45 million new shares, representing 10 per cent of its enlarged share capital, as detailed in a filing released on Thursday evening. This move is expected to raise approximately 6.1 billion yuan, surpassing the company's initial target of 4.2 billion yuan.

Coverage Comparison

South China Morning Post's coverage of the IPO highlights the company's debut as a valuation benchmark for China's embodied-AI sector, noting both the high-profile backers and the broader competitive context with US counterparts. The reports also detail the financial structure of the offering, including the timeline for book-building and listing.

The reports collectively paint a picture of a company that has achieved profitability in a sector often characterised by heavy losses, with Unitree booking revenue of 1.7 billion yuan and adjusted profits of 591 million yuan last year.

Key Claims

Unitree Robotics' IPO values the firm at 60.99 billion yuan.
The IPO is priced at 150.8 yuan per share.
The company will sell 40.45 million new shares, or 10 per cent of its enlarged share capital.
Backers include DeepSeek and Tencent Holdings.
Founder Wang Xingxing and related parties will hold 31.29 per cent of shares and 65.31 per cent of voting rights post-listing.
Unitree booked revenue of 1.7 billion yuan last year with adjusted profits of 591 million yuan.
Book-building will begin on August 5, with an offer price set the following day and final results published on August 14.

Perspectives

Investor View: Zheng Hualiang, founder of Leap VC, is quoted as saying that Unitree's IPO will serve as a valuation anchor, and effectively the ceiling, for other companies in the embodied-intelligence space.

How this outlet told it

South China Morning Post as of Aug 7, 2026, 4:30 AM UTC

Framing: Valuation benchmark for China's embodied-AI sector — Informative and objective

Facts Included:

Unitree Robotics' IPO values the firm at 60.99 billion yuan
IPO priced at 150.8 yuan per share
40.45 million new shares to be sold
Backers include DeepSeek and Tencent Holdings
Unitree's IPO to serve as a valuation benchmark for China's embodied-AI sector

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South China Morning Post as of Jul 30, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC

Framing: Unitree Robotics' IPO launch — Informative and objective

Facts Included:

Unitree Robotics' IPO launch in Shanghai
40.45 million shares to be sold
Unitree founder Wang Xingxing and related parties' shareholding after listing
Unitree's revenue and adjusted profits last year
Book-building and offer price timeline

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimUnitree Robotics' IPO values the firm at 60.99 billion yuan. This valuation is expected to serve as a benchmark for China's embodied-AI sector.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via South China Morning Post as of Aug 7, 2026, 4:30 AM UTC
ClaimThe IPO is priced at 150.8 yuan per share.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via South China Morning Post as of Aug 7, 2026, 4:30 AM UTC
ClaimUnitree will sell 40.45 million new shares.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via South China Morning Post as of Aug 7, 2026, 4:30 AM UTC
ClaimBackers of Unitree include DeepSeek and Tencent Holdings.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via South China Morning Post as of Aug 7, 2026, 4:30 AM UTC
ClaimUnitree's IPO will serve as a valuation benchmark for China's embodied-AI sector.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via South China Morning Post as of Aug 7, 2026, 4:30 AM UTC
ClaimUnitree founder Wang Xingxing and related parties will hold 31.29 per cent of the company's shares and 65.31 per cent of its voting rights after the listing.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via South China Morning Post as of Jul 30, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC
ClaimUnitree booked revenue of 1.7 billion yuan last year and adjusted profits of 591 million yuan.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via South China Morning Post as of Jul 30, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC
ClaimUnitree will begin book-building on August 5 and set an offer price the following day, with the final results set to be published on August 14.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via South China Morning Post as of Jul 30, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC

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1 outlet · 2 articles consulted: South China Morning Post 8 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-14