Within three months of completing its Angel+ and Pre-A rounds, Ocean Robotics, the global leader in marine embodied robotics, has secured multiple rounds of financing totaling hundreds of millions of yuan.

The Series A round was led by Vertex Ventures, with participation from Changshi Capital and Suzhou Venture Capital (Suzhou Fund of Funds), alongside follow-on investment from existing shareholder GSR Ventures. The Pre-A+ round was funded by Jinglue Venture Capital. An'yu Capital serves as the company's long-term exclusive financial advisor, while Shihui Law Firm acts as its long-term legal counsel.

Xangfeng Capital previously participated as the sole institutional investor in Yushu's Pre-A round and also led Seahi's Series A funding. For Zhu Xiaohu of GSR Ventures, Seahi Intelligent marks his third consecutive investment in the same company following previous rounds in Didi and Xiaohongshu.

This series of funding will accelerate Seahi's product and technology iteration, advance the mass production of embodied robots and core components, and further solidify its global leadership in marine embodied robotics.

Seahi's Orca marine embodied robot recently underwent scientific achievement appraisal organized by China's Ministry of Transport. Evaluated by an authoritative panel comprising experts from the International Aeronautical Federation, the Water Transport Research Institute of the Ministry of Transport, the China Navigation Institute, the China Maritime Safety Administration, the China Classification Society, the Standardization Administration of China, Dalian Maritime University, Shanghai Maritime University, the Yangtze River Navigation Administration, the Naval Submarine Academy, and Northwestern Polytechnical University, it was highly rated as internationally leading.

Redefining “Ocean Superproductivity” Through Embodied Intelligence

As the sole marine robotic company invited to witness this year's September 3rd military parade, Seahi stands as the world's only robotics firm capable of operating at full ocean depths from 0 to 10,000 meters with complete freedom of movement.

With a mission to “build ocean super productivity,” Seahi has broken through the limitations of traditional manual and mechanical operations, achieving multi-scenario coverage from nearshore ports to deep-sea areas.

Currently, Seahi's business network spans over 20 core ports worldwide, with pioneering deployments in global shipping hubs like Hong Kong and Singapore. It has become a key force driving port intelligent upgrades, unmanned operations, shipping efficiency revolutions, and deep-sea operations.

Founder Chen Xiaobo, a “technical visionary” graduated from Harbin Engineering University—a leading maritime institution—has dedicated 18 years to marine robotics. At 35, he attained the title of Senior Engineer, spearheaded over 20 national/provincial-level major projects, secured three consecutive championships at the China Robot Competition, and was honored as a “Young Scientist for Maritime Power.” He also holds the distinction of being the youngest recipient of the First Prize in National Defense Science and Technology Progress Award.

Technologically comprehensive and leading, continuously recognized with national-level awards.

With forward-looking technological planning, Seahi has achieved comprehensive in-house development of six core systems: propulsion, control, sensing, communication and navigation, waterproof sealing, and power deployment. Key performance metrics have surpassed industry limits.

In August this year, the “Port and Shipping General-Purpose Marine Robots and Intelligent Core Equipment” project jointly developed by Seahi, China Merchants Shipping, Shandong Port Group, and Harbin Engineering University was awarded the China Logistics and Purchasing Federation's “First Prize for Scientific and Technological Progress”—China's highest honor in logistics technology.

In August, Seahi's research achievement “AI-Driven Underwater Cleaning and Inspection Robot” was honored with the “First Prize for Scientific and Technological Achievements” by the China Association for Science and Technology.

In September, Seahi claimed the national championship at the inaugural Embodied Intelligence Professional Competition of the 14th China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Contest, hosted by the Torch Center of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

In November, the National Ministry of Transport conducted a scientific achievement appraisal of Seahi's Tiger Whale marine embodied robot, awarding it an international leading status with high scores.

Additionally, Seahi has been recognized as a National High-Tech Enterprise, a National Standard Innovative Enterprise, and a Jiangsu Province Potential Unicorn, among other authoritative designations, consistently receiving national-level endorsements. The company has established over 300 intellectual property barriers, achieving a discontinuous lead across the entire industry.

Accelerating the implementation of all scenarios to build a maritime powerhouse

Seahi Robotics, centered on universal embodied robots, has become a key driver of new marine productivity development across multiple critical sectors.

Shihang Robotics, centered on universal embodied robots, has become a key driver of new marine productivity development across multiple critical sectors.

The company pioneered the large-scale commercialization of intelligent underwater ship cleaning solutions and spearheaded the establishment of industry standards in this field. This initiative involved collaboration with the Ministry of Transport, China Merchants Shipping, COSCO Shipping, Guoneng Port, Shandong Ports, Fujian Shipping, Huayang Seahi Robotics has completed efficient maintenance for over a thousand large vessels and secured comprehensive deployments by global leaders including China Merchants Shipping and COSCO Bulk.

During this November's Shanghai Import Expo, Seahi Robotics also undertook critical underwater security operations in the core waters of the Huangpu River, demonstrating reliable performance in high-sensitivity scenarios.

Leveraging its universal embodied platform and extreme-environment capabilities for operations at depths exceeding 10,000 meters, the company has expanded into critical sectors including marine photovoltaics, offshore wind power, subsea pipelines, and port pile foundation inspections. Its service network spans major Chinese coastal cities and extends into international markets such as Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Shihang has also completed technological preparations and solution validation for strategic applications including deep-sea mineral exploration and subsea data center operations.

Seahi will continue to support and advance China's maritime power development, accelerate exploration of cutting-edge technologies and global market expansion, and lead the marine industry toward an efficient, safe, and sustainable era of intelligent operations, continuously pushing the boundaries of human marine productivity.

Xia Zhijin, Managing Partner at Vertex Ventures:

Underwater robots demonstrate outstanding advantages in reducing costs and enhancing efficiency in hazardous, dirty, and strenuous environments, and have now reached a critical inflection point for commercialization. With nearly two decades of technological accumulation, the Seahi Intelligent team leads globally in core technologies such as waterproofing and propulsion. Founder Chen Xiaobo combines professional expertise with corporate management experience, and his steadfast and focused approach has earned the trust of investors. We firmly believe in the team's capabilities and the company's future prospects.

Vertex Ventures, established in 1988, is one of Asia's earliest venture capital firms, backed by Singapore's Temasek Holdings. Headquartered in Singapore, Vertex Ventures operates independently managed fund teams across dynamic startup ecosystems including China, the United States, Japan, Israel, Southeast Asia, and India. Vertex China commenced its early-stage venture investment activities in China in 2008. It currently maintains offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Singapore, managing multiple USD and RMB funds with a combined AUM exceeding RMB 15 billion. The founding team members have worked together for over 15 years. 

Wang Gongbin, Founding Partner of Changshi Capital:

Top-tier entrepreneurs are mission-driven. For eighteen years, Xiaobo has dedicated itself to underwater robotics—possessing both technical expertise and passion, while also demonstrating business acumen. This is precisely the kind of entrepreneur we seek. DJI dominates the skies, while Seahi conquers the depths. We stand firmly behind the Xiaobo team!

Founded in 2014, Changshi Capital has been fully dedicated to hard technology investments since 2017. Founded by institutional investors including Shenzhen Venture Capital, Dongguan Financial Holdings, Yueke Fund of Funds, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Fund of Funds, and the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Alumni Fund, alongside distinguished industrial capital in the hard tech sector, Changshi Capital also received investments from founders and core executives of companies such as Huawei, OPPO, BYD, Hikvision, Zhaosheng Microelectronics, Sunlord Electronics, New Cosmos, and Dongwei Semiconductor. This makes it a rare founders' fund in the hard tech domain.

Zhu Xiaohu, Managing Partner of GSR Ventures:

The complex and demanding marine environment represents one of the most challenging yet valuable scenarios for deploying embodied robots. Seahi stands out as a rare team in the industry, possessing deep technical expertise and engineering experience, coupled with a strong sense of mission and execution capability. The Orca robot has already demonstrated clear commercial potential in applications such as ship cleaning and marine photovoltaics. We firmly believe Seahi will establish a benchmark for new marine productivity through its proprietary technologies, truly unlocking the trillion-dollar blue ocean of the marine economy.

The Jinshajiang Venture Capital Fund was established in 2004 and has since become one of the world's most successful early-stage venture capital institutions. It manages both USD and RMB funds, with total assets under management exceeding $3 billion.

Sun Yuandong, General Manager of Suzhou Venture Capital Angel Fund:

Sucai Venture Capital and Angel Fund have consistently aligned their investment strategies with national priorities. In this era where maritime power and space exploration advance in tandem, Seahi Intelligent is anchoring its efforts in the deep sea, transforming its deep technological expertise into scalable new marine productivity. We have consistently and steadfastly supported Seahi. We anticipate the team will continue to build upon its deep-sea robotics foundation, not only pioneering the trillion-dollar blue ocean of the marine economy but also leveraging the technologies and engineering systems forged in Earth's “final frontier” to contribute solid strength as China ventures toward the broader expanse of the cosmos.

Suzhou Venture Capital Group was established in 2022 and has been honored with the following accolades: “19th Best Chinese Venture Capital Institution in China 2024,” “12th Top 30 Chinese Venture Capital Institutions 2024” by Rongzhong, “Best State-Owned Investment Institution in China 2024,” and “Best Investment Institution in China's Advanced Manufacturing Sector 2024-2025,” among over 100 other awards and honors.