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Robo.ai in US$60 million deal to acquire QC Capital, accelerating global AI push

The Nasdaq-listed firm said it has agreed to acquire 100% of QC Capital’s equity, with the transaction expected to close within 30 business days, subject to customary conditions.

Updated 1 month ago · Published on 19 Jun 2026 6:16PM

Robo.ai in US$60 million deal to acquire QC Capital, accelerating global AI push
QC Capital operates as an AI-driven technology holding and venture-building platform - June 19, 2026

by Alfian Z.M. Tahir

ROBO.ai Inc. has agreed to acquire QC Capital Limited in a US$60 million all-share deal, as it ramps up efforts to compete in the fast-evolving global race to build integrated artificial intelligence and robotics ecosystems.

The Nasdaq-listed firm said it has agreed to acquire 100% of QC Capital’s equity, with the transaction expected to close within 30 business days, subject to customary conditions.

The acquisition will be paid through newly issued Class B ordinary shares, which will be released over a period of up to eight years. The staggered structure ties payouts to long-term performance targets, aligning incentives between both parties.

Robo.ai said the deal marks a strategic step in expanding its global AI robotics platform, strengthening capabilities across venture building, capital allocation, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, and post-investment operations.

QC Capital operates as an AI-driven technology holding and venture-building platform, with a focus on sectors such as smart cities, robotics, autonomous mobility, fintech and intelligent manufacturing. Its model combines artificial intelligence tools with operational expertise to identify, incubate and scale high-growth technology ventures.

The integration is expected to enhance Robo.ai’s ability to source and develop technology assets while accelerating global commercialisation efforts. The company added that the move builds on its earlier acquisition of Neurovia AI, a specialist in AI visual data processing and compression technologies.

A key feature of the agreement is its performance-based structure. Shares issued as part of the deal will be released in stages, subject to the achievement of multi-year revenue targets. Among the benchmarks is a cumulative revenue goal of approximately US$2.4 billion across 2026 and 2027.

QC Capital’s platform is built around the accumulation and application of data, including operational and market intelligence from its portfolio companies. These data streams feed into its proprietary AI systems, designed to support investment decision-making, due diligence, risk management and portfolio optimisation.

The company’s business model spans four core areas: venture building, strategic investment, M&A platform development and AI-driven investment technology.

These capabilities are seen as complementary to Robo.ai’s broader ecosystem, which includes intelligent devices, digital infrastructure and robotics networks.

Robo.ai chief executive Benjamin Zhai said the acquisition is expected to position QC Capital as a central pillar within the group’s long-term strategy.

“QC Capital brings capabilities in AI investment decision-making, venture building and global resource integration,” he said.

“Following completion, it is expected to support our expansion across artificial intelligence, robotics, digital infrastructure and emerging sectors such as intelligent mobility and the low-altitude economy.”

Robo.ai noted that the revenue targets tied to the transaction are forward-looking and not guaranteed, but said QC Capital could serve as a key growth engine over the medium to long term if integration is successful.

The proposed acquisition underscores the company’s continued push to scale its global footprint, as competition intensifies among firms seeking to build data-driven, end-to-end AI ecosystems. – June 19, 2026

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