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Financial Times
Chinese robot maker’s IPO 5,500 times oversubscribed by retail investors
Unitree, a leading Chinese humanoid robot maker, has seen its IPO massively oversubscribed, signaling strong retail investor confidence in tech stocks amidst a booming robotics sector. The company raised $904 million by pricing 10% of its shares at Rmb150.8, leading to a market valuation of $9 billion. The significant oversubscription reflects growing excitement for AI and robotics, especially following an uptick in the Star 50 index this year, outperforming the broader market. The IPO further emphasizes the competitiveness of the robotics market in China, even in light of recent US regulatory actions that may pose challenges.
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Published 11 Aug 2026, 08:40 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Unitree's IPO oversubscribed over 5,500 times.
- Company raised approximately $904 million.
- Market valuation reaches $9 billion.
- Robotics sector shows significant growth in China.
- Over 40% of revenue comes from overseas, primarily the US.
Interesting facts
- Unitree shipped 5,500 humanoid robots last year.
- The company has been recognized for its performance at national events.
- Despite US import restrictions, Unitree aims to maintain sales in the US.