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CH-Auto Technology

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Electric vehicle manufacturing and automotive design services

Shunyi District, ChinaFounded 2003Transportation
Valuation $1.70B Market cap · 2022
Revenue $177M Latest reported FY

About CH-Auto Technology

CH-Auto Technology, founded in 2003 by Qun Lu, is a Beijing-based company that started as an automotive design service provider for major Chinese auto brands like Geely and Chery. The company has contributed to the design and development of over 100 car models.

In 2015, the company expanded into the electric vehicle (EV) market by establishing its wholly-owned subsidiary, Qiantu Motor. Qiantu Motor launched its first model, the K50 all-electric sports car, in 2018. This vehicle features a lightweight aluminum-carbon fiber structure and a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system. The company later introduced the K20 model in 2022, targeting younger consumers. Qiantu has a production facility in Suzhou, China, which employs a simplified two-stage manufacturing process of "Body and Assembly".

The company's business model encompasses automotive design, development, manufacturing, and sales of electric vehicles and their components. It serves both consumers through its Qiantu brand and other auto manufacturers through its design services. The company has also pursued international expansion through partnerships, including a planned venture with Mullen Technologies to bring the K50 to North America and a strategic agreement with Manaseer Group to enter the Middle East and North Africa markets.

In March 2024, CH-Auto Technology completed a business combination with the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Mountain Crest Acquisition Corp. IV. Following the merger, the holding company is named CH Auto Inc., with founder Qun Lu continuing as Chairman and CEO. The transaction was completed with the plan to eventually list on the Nasdaq, pending regulatory approval from the Chinese Securities Regulatory Commission.

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At a glance

Status
Listed
Founded
2003
Headquarters
Shunyi District, China
Listing
Public via SPAC 2015
Sector
Transportation
Power Law
Unicorn$1–10B valuation tier

Investors

12 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Seed1 investor entered at this stage

  • Zhongguancun Development Group

Series A2 investors entered at this stage

  • Peakview Capital
  • Tellhow

Series B and later9 investors entered at this stage

  • Suncrest Investment
  • China Merchants Securities
  • China Development Bank Securities
  • CICC Wealth Management
  • Guosen H&S Investments
  • Guotai Junan Innovation Investment
  • HKJ Group
  • Guoke Jiahe (Beijing) Investment Management
  • Mountain Crest Acquisition Corp. IV
Team profiled 4 named & role-tagged
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
3 countries with
team presence
🇨🇳 China71.4%
🇦🇺 Australia14.3%
🇺🇸 United States14.3%
3 countries shown
Web traffic by country
1.5K monthly visits
across markets
🇺🇸 United States53.3%
🇹🇼 Taiwan46.7%
Top 2 markets shown

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