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Committed to using direct drive actuators to replace the reduction gears in any machine, making the original delicate and noisy traditional robot reborn

Maoming City, ChinaFounded 2018Robotics
Valuation $250–500M Last recorded · 2025
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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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.

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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
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Funding history

6 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
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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Direct Drive Technology website traffic

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.

Latest monthly visits6.2K 3-month web change-34% 1-year team growth0%
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Investors

12 investors on the cap table

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Seed3 investors entered at this stage

Series A9 investors entered at this stage

  • Lenovo
  • Green Pine Capital
  • Liwan Capital
  • Jianyuan Investment
  • Lenovo Capital and Incubator Group (LCIG)
  • E-Town Capital
  • Beijing Shunxi Equity Investment Fund
  • Beijing Municipal Government Investment Guidance Fund
  • Legend Star
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5 countries with
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🇨🇳 China41.7%
🇺🇸 United States25%
🇭🇰 Hong Kong16.7%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom8.3%
🇳🇱 Netherlands8.3%
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