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About Investor

Li Yao is a Managing Director at NIO Capital based in Shanghai, China. He focuses on Manufacturing and Robotics companies investing primarily at the Series A and Series B stages. Li typically invests between $3M and $35M, with a preferred investment size of around $10M. As a lead investor, he supports founders building advanced manufacturing technologies and industrial automation solutions. He works closely with portfolio companies on commercialization, strategic growth, and scaling operations. His investment interests align with the future of intelligent manufacturing and robotics.