Shenzhen Smart Elephant Electric Technology Co., Ltd. (SEMOTOR) has successfully completed a Pre-A round of financing exceeding RMB 100 million. The investment round was led by Hengxu Capital, with participation from Nanjing Venture Capital and New Fourth Army Fund, among other institutions.
The new funding will be primarily allocated to expanding axial flux motor production capacity, accelerating the development of robotic joint modules, and supporting global market expansion.
As part of its industrialization strategy, SEMOTOR will complete the construction of the world’s first automated production line for axial flux motors with an annual capacity exceeding 150,000 units. The production line integrates precision assembly, intelligent inspection, and digital manufacturing management technologies, aiming to achieve high-quality and scalable production of high-performance axial flux motors. The full design of the production line has been completed, with commercial operation planned within 2026.
This financing marks a significant milestone in SEMOTOR’s journey from technology innovation to large-scale manufacturing and commercial delivery. Going forward, the company will continue accelerating the industrialization and global adoption of axial flux motor technology, aiming to become a leading global provider of electric drive solutions for advanced equipment.
Accelerating Industrialization with Strategic Investment
The successful completion of this financing round reflects strong recognition from the capital market of SEMOTOR’s axial flux motor technology roadmap and engineering capabilities.
The investment will provide strong support for the construction of the company’s automated production line and accelerate the transition from technological leadership to large-scale manufacturing capabilities.
“This financing represents a critical milestone in SEMOTOR’s development,” said Liu Xiao, Founder and CEO of SEMOTOR. “It is not only recognition of our previous technological achievements but also confidence in our future industrialization strategy. The investment will be focused on production capacity expansion, enabling advanced axial flux motor technology to achieve mass production and deliver greater value to customers worldwide.”
Core Breakthrough: Automated Production Line Design Completed, Production Scheduled for 2026
As a key project supported by this financing, SEMOTOR has officially completed the design of its independently developed automated axial flux motor production line.
The production line incorporates advanced technologies including precision assembly, intelligent testing systems, and digital manufacturing management. It is designed to achieve highly consistent, efficient, and reliable mass production of axial flux motors.
Scheduled for completion and operation in 2026, the production line will represent an important milestone in the commercialization of axial flux motor technology. It will provide high-performance power solutions for a wide range of applications, including humanoid robots, electric vehicles, special-purpose vehicles, aviation equipment, and other advanced intelligent systems.
Advancing the Future of Electric Drive with Axial Flux Technology
With its unique disc-shaped structure, axial flux motors offer significant advantages over conventional radial flux motors, including higher power density, greater torque output, compact design, and superior efficiency.
By delivering more power within a smaller and lighter package, axial flux motors enable next-generation products to achieve improved performance, longer operating range, and greater design flexibility, making them a key technology direction for future high-performance electric drives.
Since its establishment, SEMOTOR has been dedicated to the research, development, and industrialization of axial flux motor technology. The company has successfully overcome critical engineering challenges in electromagnetic design, thermal management, lightweight structures, and scalable manufacturing.
SEMOTOR has filed more than 150 patents, including 25 granted invention patents, with core technologies independently developed and fully controlled. The company’s engineering prototypes have achieved industry-leading performance across multiple key indicators and have established deep cooperation with leading enterprises in robotics, automotive, and advanced equipment industries.
Building the Future of High-Performance Electric Drive Solutions
With the completion of this financing round and the upcoming launch of its automated production line, SEMOTOR will continue investing in axial flux motor innovation and accelerating commercial applications across global markets.
The company is committed to becoming a preferred electric drive solution provider for advanced equipment industries worldwide, empowering the next generation of intelligent machines with more efficient, powerful, and compact power systems.