Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) has announced that its subsidiaries will participate in two venture capital funds with combined commitments of 1.62 billion yuan. The new investments target new energy supply chains, artificial intelligence, embodied intelligence, and frontier technology applications. The announcement highlights CATL's continued effort to widen its industrial presence beyond its core battery business.
Two New Funds and Commitments
CATL's wholly owned subsidiary Ningbo Meishan Bonded Port Area Wendian Investment Co., Ltd. will invest 1.12 billion yuan as a limited partner in Xiamen Shidai Yiyuan Venture Capital Fund. This commitment represents 19.42 percent of the fund's total capital. The fund will focus on new energy industrial chains, artificial intelligence, embodied intelligence applications, and science and technology innovation.
CATL's controlling shareholder Xiamen Ruiting also participates in the Xiamen Shidai Yiyuan fund, making the arrangement a related-party co-investment. Xiamen Ruiting currently holds approximately 1.02 billion A-shares in CATL, equal to 22.04 percent of the company's total share capital. The participation aligns the interests of the controlling shareholder with the company's broader investment strategy.
In a separate announcement, an affiliated enterprise, Fujian Mindong Shidai Rural Investment Development Partnership, will commit 500 million yuan to Xiamen Shidai Shenyuan Venture Capital Fund. This investment gives the affiliate a 10.2 percent interest in the vehicle. That fund targets artificial intelligence, embodied intelligence, technology applications, and other frontier technology areas.
Strategic Investment Approach
The two commitments continue CATL's pattern of working with professional investment institutions to support industrial expansion. CATL has also joined several partners to establish the Hainan Times Green Industry Investment Fund with a total size of 5 billion yuan. The fund, which focuses on green and zero-carbon industries in Hainan, has completed its private fund registration procedures.
CATL has been especially active in securing resources and building downstream capabilities. In April, the company formed Times Resource Group as a wholly owned subsidiary to serve as a professional investment and management platform for lithium, nickel, and phosphorus resources. This unit is designed to consolidate existing mining assets and pursue high-quality projects both in China and overseas.
On the downstream side, CATL plans to invest 4.1 billion yuan to subscribe to new registered capital in Zhongheng Technology Investment, the controlling shareholder of Zhongheng Electric. After the transaction, CATL will hold 49 percent of Zhongheng Technology Investment. The two companies will cooperate on green ICT infrastructure, transportation electrification, and new power systems with computing-power coordination.
Financial Performance and Outlook
CATL's expansion is supported by robust operating results. In the most recent half-year period, the company posted revenue of 276.92 billion yuan, an increase of 54.8 percent compared with the same period last year. Net profit reached 43.28 billion yuan, up 41.98 percent year on year, reflecting sustained demand for its battery products.
These financial gains give CATL considerable capacity to fund new strategic investments without straining its balance sheet. The venture fund commitments also provide exposure to emerging technologies that may influence the next generation of energy and automation. By combining direct investments with fund participation, CATL can monitor opportunities across a wider innovation pipeline.
CATL's latest fund commitments reflect a clear intention to move beyond traditional battery manufacturing into AI, embodied intelligence, and advanced energy applications. The related-party participation and recent upstream and downstream deals underscore a coordinated approach to ecosystem building. As the company continues to deliver strong earnings, these investments may help secure long-term advantages across rapidly evolving technology sectors.