DeepMatrix Intelligence raises 500M CNY Series D

What's the deal? DeepMatrix Intelligence, a Chinese deep-sea robotics company, has raised over 500 million CNY (roughly $74 million) in a Series D round announced in August 2026. New backers include Photon Venture AlphaDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, Fortune CapitalDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, GGV CapitalDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, and CETC Investment HoldingsDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, alongside other investors.

What does it build? The company makes full deep-sea robots for offshore work and serves customers globally.

Why now? The deep-sea economy — including offshore energy, submarine communications, offshore wind and seabed mineral development — is drawing investment as companies apply embodied intelligence by combining AI, hardware and real-world scenarios.

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