China Embodied AI Funding Hits New Gear: Spirit AI Raises CNY 3B in 30 Days, AheadForm Closes Series A1

April 13, 2026

Within a single week, three heavyweight deals landed in rapid succession, pushing the post-Q1 capital euphoria to new heights. Among them, Spirit AI\'s raise commands particular attention. Fewer than 30 days after closing a nearly CNY 2 billion two-round raise in February, this latest round was co-led by Shunwei Capital — backed by Lei Jun — and Yunfeng Capital — founded by Jack Ma — with participation from Fortune Capital, Yinhe Yuanhui, and others. Cumulative funding has now reached CNY 3 billion. AheadForm, with its differentiated positioning around humanoid face robots, received a multi-hundred-million-yuan Series A1 from TH Capital, Vision Knight Capital, and the Shanghai IC Fund — adding a new narrative branch to an already crowded track.

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Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center Secures Over 700 Million Yuan in First Market-Based Funding Round

February 06, 2026

Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center recently announced the completion of its first market-based financing round, raising over 700 million yuan (approximately $97 million).

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