On December 11, the investment community reported that Shenzhen Gongda Laser *** hereinafter referred to as: "Gongda Laser" or "Company") was recently completedA new round of B round financing of more than 100 million yuanThis is another major capital injection after the completion of the A round of financing last year. The financing was led by Xiaomi Industrial Investment, a well-known domestic investment institution, and co-investors included Lingyunguang Co., Ltd. The funds from this financing will be mainly used to expand production capacity, strengthen the competitive advantage of talents, increase R&D investment, broaden market channels, and further improve the company's operation and management.
Gongda Laser is a specialized and special new enterprise focusing on the R&D and manufacturing of high-end intelligent lasers, mainly focusing on the R&D, production and application solutions of high-power short-wavelength (green and ultraviolet) all-fiber lasers, and has launched "50-500W sub-nanosecond green laser", "100-3000W CW green laser" and "10-100W ultraviolet nanosecond pulsed fiber laser" In recent years, with the continuous progress of technology and the continuous expansion of application fields, the business development momentum of Gongda Laser has been strong. This financing is the fourth financing of OUHK since its establishment in December 2019.
Sun Changxu, managing partner of Xiaomi Industrial InvestmentSun Changxu, managing partner of Xiaomi Production Investment, pointed out in his expression that with the rise of photovoltaic and lithium battery technology, short-wavelength green lasers have attracted much attention because of their higher absorption rate of highly reflective materials such as copper and silicon. This laser obviously solves the problems of large spatter and large thermal impact of the original infrared laser in the process of high anti-metal processing. In the future, especially in the fields of 4680 large cylinder anode welding, flat wire motors, and new photovoltaic cells, this technology will have significant application prospects.
Gongda Laser has successfully realized the large-scale production of high-power green lasers, breaking the long-term monopoly of overseas enterprises, and quickly winning market share, which is highly recognized by leading customers. Xiaomi Industrial Investment is firmly optimistic about the long-term development of Gongda Laser, and expects the company to become a leading enterprise in the field of green lasers.
Dr. Zhang Fan, founder of OUHK Laser"We are very grateful for the trust and support of our investors in OUHK Laser. We will continue to stick to our original intention, forge ahead, and continue to promote the development of China's laser technology. This financing will provide more resources for OUHK Laser, giving us more room to realize our vision. ”
In terms of production capacity, Gongda Laser currently has the production capacity of more than 300 high-power green lasers delivered per month, and the market has exceeded 1,000 units. The company has established a wholly-owned subsidiary in Suzhou Industrial Park, covering R&D, production, application development and after-sales, to provide better and more convenient services for customers in East China.
In terms of talent construction, the company has a R&D team composed of senior optical experts and excellent engineers, who have deep technical accumulation and rich practical experience in the field of laser technology. These excellent human resources are the core driving force for the continuous innovation and rapid development of OUHK Laser. This financing will help OUHK Laser attract and attract more outstanding talents who are interested in the development of laser technology, and provide a steady stream of innovation power for the company's long-term development.
In terms of product research and development, short-wavelength (green, ultraviolet) fiber lasers are one of the current research hotspots in the laser field, with high power and small spot size, which can meet various high-precision and high-efficiency manufacturing needs. In this round of financing, the company will strengthen the research and development of high-power green laser technology and continue to maintain the company's leading position in the field of domestic green fiber lasers. In the direction of short-wavelength fiber lasers, in the nearly four years since its establishment, OUK Laser has launched a series of products such as nanosecond and picosecond green and ultraviolet fiber lasers above 100 watts, quasi-CW green fiber lasers and kilowatt-class CW green fiber lasers.
In terms of market development, OUK Laser focuses on photovoltaic and lithium battery manufacturing. At present, the high-power nanosecond and picosecond green light pulsed fiber lasers produced by the company have been delivered in batches in the fields of cutting, cleaning and welding of lithium batteries, as well as solar wafer processing of photovoltaics. At the same time, the kilowatt-class CW green laser for copper welding of new energy lithium batteries launched by the company in 2023 has entered the actual use of customer terminals. This financing will help OUHK Laser further expand its market share, enhance its brand influence, and lay a solid foundation for the company's long-term development.