Gasgoo Munich- On May 6, Rino.ai announced the completion of a C1 financing round.The round was backed by a strategic investor — a leading global logistics industrial player — along with Shenzhen Nanshan Zhanxintou and returning shareholder Yuanhe Houwang. Proceeds will fuel the iteration of core technologies, mass production of automotive-grade products, commercial expansion across multiple scenarios, and global market deployment.Image Credit: Rino.ai In April 2026, Rino.ai partnered with Shinyuan Auto to establish a joint venture, aiming to build the world's first RoboVan OEM. This move achieved a full-chain breakthrough from R&D to mass production, marking a new phase for Rino.ai in the volume production of automotive-grade autonomous vehicles. By bridging the gap between technology and manufacturing, the venture lays a solid foundation for the large-scale deployment of unmanned vehicles.Also in April 2026, Rino.ai and Huolala launched large-scale unmanned freight operations in Linyi, Shandong. The companies integrated the automotive-grade Rino.ai RX autonomous logistics vehicle into the Huolala platform, offering instant unmanned delivery services to individual consumers and small businesses. This initiative fills a market gap between small-item errand services and large-item trucking, further expanding the application boundaries of autonomous freight.About Seeds Discovery:Gasgoo's "Seeds Discovery" column is designed to create a service platform connecting startups, industrial ecosystem partners, investment firms, and local governments, providing deep empowerment across the supply chain. Since its inception, the column has focused on uncovering standout companies, technologies, and business models that offer inspiration and leadership amid the wave of intelligent transformation, driving the growth of industrial innovation. According to Gasgoo statistics, nearly every startup featured in "Seeds Discovery" has successfully secured connections with industrial ecosystem resources.
+2 others
