In a live-streamed session, Lei Jun addressed the swirling online rumors claiming that he had reaped over 10 billion yuan from his investment in Unitree Technology. He clarified that the investment in question was, in fact, an early-stage angel and venture capital endeavor undertaken by Shunwei Capital, rather than a personal investment of his own. Lei Jun recounted his acquaintance with Wang Xingxing, the founder of Unitree Technology, which dated back over a decade. He further revealed that Shunwei Capital was the sole investor in Unitree's Series A funding round, a move that subsequently yielded profits for Shunwei's shareholders.
Lei Jun also delved into his initial motivation for championing angel investment and recounted his numerous interactions with Unitree Technology. One notable instance was when Wang Xingxing brought robots to bolster the Xiaomi SU7 event in March of this year. Additionally, Lei Jun visited Unitree Technology on September 14, where he witnessed robot performances and engaged in interactive sessions with the robots.
