Chainfir Capital flags shift in China embodied-AI funding focus from tech pitch to customer deliveries

• Chainfir Capital flagged a rapid shift in China’s embodied-AI investing toward revenue and delivery, with investors now asking “who did you ship to”.
• Sector funding surged to 322 deals in H1 2026, with 202 disclosed rounds raising RMB 93.4 billion, up 350% year on year.
• Shakeout risk seen rising in H2 2026 through 2027, with the market likely supporting 20 to 30 robotics firms out of nearly 300.
• Pressure expected on firms lacking a product loop, mass-production capability, or revenue-driven business models.
• Valuations remain ahead of revenue for many RMB 10 billion-plus companies, while Unitree disclosed domestic revenue share of 56.35% in 2025.

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