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Develops robots for the pool industry

Shenzhen, ChinaFounded 2015Robotics
Valuation $500M–1B Last recorded · 2025
Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding
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About Yuanding Intelligence

Shenzhen Yuanding Intelligence Innovation Co., Ltd., operating under the brand name Aiper, is a national high-tech enterprise established in 2015 by its founder and CEO, Wang Yang. Wang, who holds a Master's degree from Peking University and has been recognized as a high-level talent in Shenzhen, pivoted the company in 2019 to concentrate on the outdoor and courtyard market, specifically with wireless pool cleaning robots. This strategic shift was driven by the insight that the billion-dollar outdoor and courtyard market in Europe and the Americas was underserved by traditional, tool-centric products.

The company's business model revolves around the research, development, and global sales of smart cleaning products, primarily targeting the North American and European markets. Revenue is generated through sales on major online platforms like Amazon and its own website, as well as through a growing network of offline retailers, which includes prominent names like Home Depot, Lowe's, Costco, and Leroy Merlin. In a significant strategic move, Yuanding Intelligence partnered with Fluidra, a global leader in the pool industry, to gain access to professional pool supply channels and accelerate its omnichannel growth.

Aiper's core products are its lines of cordless robotic pool cleaners, such as the Seagull, Scuba, Surfer, and Pilot series. These devices distinguish themselves from older, corded models by offering a superior user experience through wireless operation. Key features include intelligent path planning via algorithms and app interaction, three-axis motor technology for efficient cleaning of pool floors and walls, and robust battery management systems for extended operation. The company has successfully launched several models, with the Scuba S1 becoming a top seller in the $500-$700 price range and the Scuba X1 targeting the premium $1000-$1500 segment. Beyond pool cleaners, the company has expanded its product line to include the Horizon U1 lawnmower, signaling a broader strategy to develop a comprehensive smart garden ecosystem.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2015
Headquarters
Shenzhen, China
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
18.7/100
Industry
Robotics
Sector
Robotics, DT and LS, science-based
Technology
Deep Tech
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2b, b2c
Links
Website

Funding history

2 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
EARLY VCOther financing Apr 2025 $138M $550M Fosun RZ Capital · Fluidra · Yunqi Partners · XVC ↗
SERIES AOther financing Apr 2022 $14M $55M Sunwoda Electronic · XVC —
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6 investors on the cap table

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Series A6 investors entered at this stage

  • Sunwoda Electronic
  • XVC
  • Fosun RZ Capital
  • Fluidra
  • Yunqi Partners
  • Fengqiao Capital
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