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Unitree Fast-Tracks Shanghai IPO With Target Valuation of $6.2 Billion

Published: May. 26, 2026  2:38 a.m.  GMT+8
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Unitree Robotics’ R1 humanoid robot is showcased at the Hangzhou Robotics Exhibition in Hangzhou on May 15, 2026. Photo: VCG
Unitree Robotics’ R1 humanoid robot is showcased at the Hangzhou Robotics Exhibition in Hangzhou on May 15, 2026. Photo: VCG

Chinese humanoid robotics startup Unitree Robotics is fast-tracking its initial public offering on Shanghai’s tech-focused STAR Market, seeking a valuation of roughly 42 billion yuan ($6.2 billion).

The Shanghai Stock Exchange’s listing committee will review Unitree’s application on June 1, just 73 days after formally accepting it on March 20, according to an exchange filing on Monday.

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  • Unitree Robotics fast-tracks IPO on Shanghai’s STAR Market, seeking ~42 billion yuan ($6.2B) valuation.
  • Listing committee review set for June 1, 73 days after application acceptance on March 20.
  • Revenue surged to 1.17 billion yuan (9 months of 2025); net profit 105 million yuan; humanoid robots account for 51.5% of revenue.
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Who’s Who
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Chinese name: 宇树科技 English name: Unitree Robotics
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What Happened When
2023:
Unitree Robotics launched its first humanoid robot.
Full year 2024:
Unitree Robotics reported revenue of 392 million yuan and turned profitable with a net income of 94.5 million yuan.
2025:
Unitree Robotics performed on national television during the Lunar New Year gala; the humanoid robot segment accounted for 51.5% of total revenue in the first 9 months of 2025 while the company reported revenue of 1.17 billion yuan and net profit of 105 million yuan for the first three quarters of 2025.
2026:
Unitree Robotics performed on national television during the Lunar New Year gala.
March 20, 2026:
Shanghai Stock Exchange formally accepted Unitree's IPO application.
Monday, May 25, 2026:
A Shanghai Stock Exchange filing disclosed details of the IPO application review schedule.
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