Key facts
- Unitree Robotics is set for an IPO on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
- Citic Securities estimates Unitree's post-IPO valuation could exceed 50 billion yuan ($7.4 billion).
Chinese robot maker Unitree may be valued at over 50 billion yuan ($7.4 billion) following its Shanghai IPO, according to Citic Securities. Rival X Square Robot has also filed for a Hong Kong IPO.

The IPOs of Unitree and X Square Robot highlight significant investor interest and activity in China's burgeoning robotics sector, signaling potential growth and expansion opportunities for companies in this field.
Chinese robotics startup Unitree Robotics is heading into its IPO next week, backed by a roster of tech heavyweights and state funds. Ahead of public subscriptions opening on Aug. 10, Unitree’s prospectus reveals a 42 billion yuan ($6.2 billion) valuation. Citic Securities estimates Unitree may be valued over 50 billion yuan ($7.4 billion) post-IPO. In a separate development, rival X Square Robot has submitted a confidential filing for an IPO in Hong Kong, indicating continued investor interest in China's robotics sector.