NAVO, Dreame's AI visual robotics spinout, closes Pre-A+ round led by Sky Workshop Venture Fund
What's the deal? NAVODealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, an AI-powered visual robotics brand incubated by Chinese smart home giant Dreame Technology, has closed a Pre-A+ funding round worth tens of millions of yuan. The round was led by existing investor Sky Workshop Venture Fund.
The fresh capital follows a Pre-A round of similar size completed last year, signalling continued confidence from backers in the company's trajectory.
Why now? NAVO focuses on intelligent security and surveillance — a market experiencing rapid growth as businesses and consumers seek AI-driven alternatives to traditional monitoring systems. The company's roots in Dreame's hardware and robotics ecosystem give it a head start in combining computer vision with autonomous robotic platforms.
The signal: The deal reflects a broader trend of established Chinese tech companies spinning out specialised AI ventures. Dreame, best known for its robotic vacuums and smart appliances, is leveraging its engineering DNA to seed new businesses in adjacent verticals like security robotics. With a repeat investor doubling down, NAVO appears to be hitting early milestones — and the AI robotics space in China continues to attract capital even in a cautious funding environment.
