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Direct Drive Technology
Committed to using direct drive actuators to replace the reduction gears in any machine, making the original delicate and noisy traditional robot reborn
About Direct Drive Technology
Direct Drive Technology Limited, founded in Hong Kong in 2018 by Zhang Di, is focused on developing and producing direct-drive precision motor solutions. The company's core mission is to replace traditional reduction gearboxes with direct drive actuators, aiming to enhance performance in machines by offering higher precision and quieter operation. The firm relocated to Dongguan's Songshan Lake High-tech Development Zone to be closer to the robotics industry ecosystem. Since its inception, the company has secured significant funding, including a Pre-A round led by 5Y Capital and a Series A financing of nearly 100 million yuan, with investors like Green Pine Capital Partners and Lenovo Capital and Incubator Group.
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The company's business model revolves around the design, development, and production of direct-drive motors and robotic systems. It serves several markets, including domestic robots, industrial and commercial robotics (such as AGV/AMR), and the fitness equipment industry. Revenue is generated through the sale of its motor products and advanced robotic platforms, as well as providing customized services that include hardware design, software programming, and overall solution consulting. Its client base ranges from consumer robotics companies like ECOVACS and Dreame to technology firms and universities such as SenseTime, MIT, and the University of California, Berkeley.
Direct Drive Technology offers a portfolio of products centered around its proprietary motor technology. This includes various series of direct-drive motors like the M06, M15, and P series, which are designed for high torque density, low noise levels (≤40dB), and durability with an IP66 protection level. A key product is the DIABLO, a wheeled-legged robot that leverages the company's M15 series direct-drive joints. The DIABLO is a self-balancing platform that can transform between a bipedal and a wheeled mode, offering both flexibility and agility. This robot is presented as an open development platform, allowing users to integrate additional hardware like LiDAR and GPS, targeting applications in research, surveillance, and logistics. Another significant product is the TITA, a wheeled bipedal robot that utilizes direct-drive joints and hub motor technology to combine the speed of wheeled robots with the adaptability of legged ones.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Maoming City, China
- Employees
- 12
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 48.6/100
- Industry
- Robotics, Engineering and Manufacturing Equipment
- Sector
- Robotics, Electric Motor, Robotic Tools and Parts, DT and LS, science-based
- Technology
- Hardware, Deep Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 1 company, latest Sep 2023
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Dec 2025 | — | $413M | Dami Ventures | ↗ |
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Jun 2025 | $28M | $110M | Legend Star · Beijing Municipal Government Investment Guidance Fund | ↗ |
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Latest recorded traffic for Direct Drive Technology is 6.2K monthly website visits, down 34% over the last three months. Direct Drive Technology's team grew 0% over the past year.
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Seed3 investors entered at this stage
5Y Capital- DVDami Ventures
MiraclePlus
Series A9 investors entered at this stage
Lenovo
Green Pine Capital- LCLiwan Capital
- JIJianyuan Investment
Lenovo Capital and Incubator Group (LCIG)
E-Town Capital- BFBeijing Shunxi Equity Investment Fund
- BFBeijing Municipal Government Investment Guidance Fund
Legend Star
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