SVOLT Revenue, Valuation, Funding & Investors

SVOLT is valued at $6.7B as of December 2021, a 10.3x multiple on its last reported $649M revenue.

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Last SVOLT valuation

$6.7B

Series B · Dec 2021

Last SVOLT funding round

$942M

Series B · Dec 2021

SVOLT revenue

$649M

Series B · Dec 2021

Key investors in SVOLT

  • Bank of China Group Investment
  • IDG Capital
  • CMG-SDIC Capital Management
  • Lingxuan Capital
  • Shenzhen Capital Group
  • Cathay Capital

SVOLT Overview

About SVOLT

SVOLT Energy Technology is a Chinese electric-vehicle battery maker spun off from Great Wall Motors in 2018, specializing in cobalt-free and long-life solid-state batteries. The company operates production bases across multiple Chinese cities, including Changzhou, Suining, Huzhou, Ma'anshan, and Nanjing, with plans for manufacturing capacity in Europe. SVOLT supplies battery cells to automakers including Great Wall Motors, Geely, and Stellantis, and reported operating revenue of CNY 4.47 billion in 2021, up from CNY 1.74 billion in 2020.


Founded

2018

HQ

ChinaChina

Website

svolt.cn

Status

Privately held

Customer focus

B2B

Revenue model

Product sales

Revenue

$649M (Dec 2021)

Valuation

$6.7B (Dec 2021)

SVOLT Valuation

SVOLT is currently valued at $6.7B, based on its Series B in December 2021.

The $942M round included China Industrial Bank, KYMCO Capital, PreIPO, China Mobile, Taikang Asset and 7 other investors.

SVOLT's valuation has grown 5.8x from $1.2B at its seed round in April 2020 to $6.7B in December 2021, across 3 priced rounds.

SVOLT valuation by funding round

Revenue multiple
SVOLT valuation by funding round
DateStageValuationRevenue Multiple
Dec 2021Series B$6.7B10.3x
Aug 2021Series B$5.6B8.6x
Apr 2020Seed$1.2B-

SVOLT Revenue

SVOLT's latest recorded revenue is $649M, as of its Series B in December 2021. At a $6.7B valuation, that implies a 10.3x revenue multiple.

Revenue moved from $649M in August 2021 to $649M in December 2021, while the revenue multiple moved from 8.6x to 10.3x.

SVOLT revenue by funding round

SVOLT revenue and valuation multiple by funding round
DateRevenue *ValuationRevenue MultipleStage
Dec 2021$649M$6.7B10.3xSeries B
Aug 2021$649M$5.6B8.6xSeries B

* Revenue (or ARR) figures are the values recorded alongside each funding round. Typically run-rate revenue at the time of the deal, or a reported LTM (last 12 months) revenue.

SVOLT Funding History

SVOLT has raised a total of $3.2B across 4 funding rounds.

SVOLT's first fundraising round was a $141M seed round in April 2020. The most recent completed round was a $942M Series B in December 2021.

SVOLT funding rounds

SVOLT funding rounds
DateStageInvestorsRaisedValuationDeal Summary
Dec 2021Series BChina Industrial Bank; KYMCO Capital; PreIPO; China Mobile; Taikang Asset; Han's Laser Tech Industry; Hony Capital; Changzhou Xingyu; Sichuan Energy Investment Development; Lingxuan Capital; CDH Investments; PICC Capital Investment Management$942M$6.7BSVOLT Energy Technology, a Chinese EV battery maker spun off from Great Wall Motors in 2018, specializes in cobalt-free and solid-state batteries with production bases in China and plans for Europe. On December 11, 2021, it closed a Series B+ round raising RMB 6 billion ($942 million), backed by investors including CDH Investments, China Industrial Bank, Sichuan Energy Investment Development, Han's Laser Tech Industry, Changzhou Xingyu, Hony Capital, KYMCO Capital, Lingxuan Capital, PICC Capital Investment Management, PreIPO, and Taikang Asset. Funds support new technology R&D, production expansion in Changzhou, and a 'SV 600' strategy targeting 600 GWh global capacity by 2025. This marked SVOLT's third 2021 round after Series A (RMB 3.5B in Feb) and Series B (RMB 10.28B in Jul/Aug), with cumulative financing over RMB 20B and post-money valuation of CNY 46B. In 2021, SVOLT achieved operating revenue of CNY 4.474B, up from CNY 1.736B in 2020, though with net losses of CNY 1.154B; it held ~1-2% global market share with 2.61 GWh installed capacity in the first 11 months.
Aug 2021Series BBank of China Group Investment (lead); JZ Capital Partners; CCB International; IDG Capital; China Renaissance; Shenzhen Capital Group; Oceanpine Capital; Country Garden Venture Capital; SDIC Venture Capital; Bank Of China$1.6B$5.6BSVOLT Energy Technology, a Chinese EV battery manufacturer focused on cobalt-free NMx cells and global expansion, closed its B-financing round on July 30, 2021, raising 10.28 billion CNY (about 1.58 billion USD), led by Bank of China Group Investment with participation from Country Garden Venture Capital, Shenzhen Capital Group, CCB Investment, IDG Capital, Oceanpine Capital, China Renaissance, and others including original shareholders like SDIC and JZ Capital. The funds support R&D for new battery technologies and construction of production facilities in Chinese cities (Changzhou, Suining, Huzhou, Ma’anshan, Nanjing) and Europe, targeting over 200 GWh global capacity by 2025, with orders from automakers like Great Wall Motors, Geely, Stellantis, and others. The company had completed a Series A round of 3.5 billion CNY in February 2021 prior to this. SVOLT's 2021 operating revenue reached 4.474 billion CNY, up from 1.736 billion CNY in 2020, though it reported net losses amid heavy R&D and capacity ramp-up.
Feb 2021Series ABank of China Group Investment (lead); CMG-SDIC Capital Management (lead); Beijing Financial Street Capital Operation Center; Changzhou Venture Capital Group Co., Ltd.; IDG Capital; BOC Capital; Cathay Capital; Qitai Capital; ALAN AMC; Lingxuan Capital; HT Capital$542M-SVOLT Energy Technology Co., Ltd. is a leading Chinese EV battery manufacturer specializing in high-speed stacking processes, cobalt-free batteries, long-life solid-state batteries, and AI-driven intelligent manufacturing. The company secured its A round financing of RMB 3.5 billion (approximately USD 538 million) at the end of February 2021, led by Bank of China Group Investment and CMG-SDIC Capital Management, with participation from investors including ALAN AMC, Beijing Financial Street Capital Operation Center, BOC Capital, Cathay Capital, Changzhou Venture Capital Group Co., Ltd., HT Capital, IDG Capital, Lingxuan Capital, and Qitai Capital. This round preceded a rapid B round closing in July 2021, raising RMB 10.28 billion (USD 1.58 billion) in under five months. By mid-2021, SVOLT had gained traction with 25 sales points from major automakers such as Great Wall Motors, Geely Automobile, Dongfeng Motor, PSA, SF Motors, ENOVATE, Leap Motor, and Hozon Auto. Over 10 models powered by SVOLT batteries were announced, including the ORA Cherry Cat with cobalt-free batteries entering mass production. The company also secured a 16 billion yuan purchase order from Stellantis, enabling entry into high-end European and US markets. Funds from these rounds supported R&D in new technologies and factory expansions in locations including Changzhou, Suining, Huzhou, Ma'anshan, Nanjing, and Europe, targeting over 200 GWh production capacity by 2025.
Apr 2020SeedBank of China Group Investment (lead); CMG-SDIC Capital Management (lead)$141M$1.2BSVOLT is a Chinese startup based in Changzhou, operating in the industrials sector with a focus on electric vehicle battery technology and energy storage solutions. It was spun off from Great Wall Motors and positions itself as an innovator in sustainable mobility and advanced battery systems. In April 2020, CMG-SDIC Fund Management acquired a 12.2% stake in SVOLT for approximately $141 million. This investment reflects strategic backing from state-linked funds, supporting SVOLT's expansion amid China's push for new energy vehicles. Great Wall Motor Company remains a major shareholder, providing automotive industry synergies, while state-owned entities like SASAC offer governmental support for SVOLT's initiatives. SVOLT has raised over $3.2 billion across eight rounds by 2022, with ongoing investments from entities like Bank of China Group Investment in later Series A and B rounds. The company maintains operational independence post-investments, emphasizing innovation in the competitive EV battery market dominated by players like CATL and BYD.

Who has invested in SVOLT?

30 investors have backed SVOLT across its funding rounds, including Bank of China Group Investment, IDG Capital, CMG-SDIC Capital Management, Lingxuan Capital, Shenzhen Capital Group and Cathay Capital.

Lead investors include Bank of China Group Investment and CMG-SDIC Capital Management.


SVOLT Investors

Investors in SVOLT by funding rounds participated
InvestorHQRoundsRoleFirst check
Bank of China Group InvestmentHong KongHong Kong3LeadApr 2020
IDG CapitalChinaBeijing2ParticipantFeb 2021
CMG-SDIC Capital ManagementChinaBeijing2LeadApr 2020
Lingxuan CapitalChinaHuzhou2ParticipantFeb 2021
JZ Capital PartnersUnited KingdomLondon1ParticipantAug 2021
Beijing Financial Street Capital Operation CenterChinaBeijing1ParticipantFeb 2021
China Industrial BankChinaFuzhou1ParticipantDec 2021
CCB InternationalHong KongHong Kong1ParticipantAug 2021
Changzhou Venture Capital Group Co., Ltd.ChinaChangzhou1ParticipantFeb 2021
KYMCO CapitalChinaTaipei1ParticipantDec 2021
PreIPOChinaShanghai1ParticipantDec 2021
China MobileChinaHong Kong1ParticipantDec 2021
China RenaissanceChinaBeijing1ParticipantAug 2021

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Investments by SVOLT

SVOLT has invested in 1 company to date.

Latest investment by SVOLT was on October 31st 2022. SVOLT invested in Shunhua Lithium in their $14M Series A round.


Latest Investments by SVOLT

Shunhua Lithium
Description
Shunhua Lithium is a high-tech enterprise specializing in R&D, production, and sales of recycled materials from used lithium-ion batteries, ensuring safe and harmless processing in China through shunhualithium.com.
HQ CountryChina
HQ City
Hunan
Deal Date31 Oct 2022
RoundSeries A
Raised$14M
InvestorsGuohua Capital; Shenzhen Small & Medium Enterprises Credit Financing Guarantee Group; Guoke Kaiyan; Guoxin Investment Group; SZHTI Group; Keyuan Industry Fund; Hunan Yitong Venture Capital
Valuationundisclosed
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

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SVOLT Competitors

SVOLT competitors include listed companies like QuantumScape and Ola Electric, and private ones like Sunwoda Electric Vehicle Battery, Farasis Energy, SK on and YinLong Group.

Public and private companies comparable to SVOLT
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
Sunwoda Electric Vehicle BatteryChinaShanghaiPrivate$2.2B-$5B2.3x
Farasis EnergyChinaGanzhouPrivate--$4.2B-
QuantumScapeUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed-($397M)$3.2B-
SK onSouth KoreaSeoulPrivate--$17B-
YinLong GroupChinaZhuhaiPrivate--$1.9B-
Ola ElectricIndiaIndiaPublicly listed$215M($97M)$1.7B7.9x

SVOLT Public Comps

SVOLT is still privately-owned, but its public comps include Canmax Technologies, Ather Energy, EnerSys, Leapmotor Technology, Royal Vopak, Joby Aviation, Ecopro BM Co., VinFast, Sunwoda Electronic Co and Volvo Cars.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Canmax Technologies$1.1B$162M6.6x3.4x46.0x9.9x
Ather Energy$382M($42M)16.3x12.3x(146.6x)(200.2x)
EnerSys$3.8B$511M1.8x1.8x13.4x10.3x
Leapmotor Technology$9.7B$212M0.3x0.2x14.7x6.5x
Royal Vopak$1.5B$1.3B6.5x6.4x7.4x8.4x
Joby Aviation$53M($932M)86.8x45.5x(5.0x)(6.6x)
Ecopro BM Co.$1.8B$149M5.1x4.9x63.2x65.9x
VinFast$3.5B($2.7B)4.1x3.0x(5.2x)(6.4x)

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Common questions about SVOLT

When was SVOLT founded?SVOLT was founded in 2018.
Where is SVOLT headquartered?SVOLT is headquartered in China.
Is SVOLT publicly listed?No, SVOLT is a private, VC-backed company.
What is SVOLT's valuation?SVOLT was last valued at $6.7B in its Series B in December 2021.
How much funding has SVOLT raised?SVOLT has raised $3.2B across 4 funding rounds.
What was SVOLT's last funding round?SVOLT's last funding round was a $942M Series B in December 2021.
Who are SVOLT's investors?SVOLT's investors include Bank of China Group Investment, IDG Capital, CMG-SDIC Capital Management, Lingxuan Capital, JZ Capital Partners, Beijing Financial Street Capital Operation Center, China Industrial Bank, CCB International, Changzhou Venture Capital Group Co., Ltd., KYMCO Capital and 20 others.
What is SVOLT's revenue?SVOLT's latest recorded revenue is $649M (December 2021).
What is SVOLT's revenue multiple?SVOLT's latest valuation implies a 10.3x revenue multiple ($6.7B valuation on $649M of revenue).
Which companies are comparable to SVOLT?Companies comparable to SVOLT include Sunwoda Electric Vehicle Battery, Farasis Energy, QuantumScape, SK on, YinLong Group and Ola Electric.
How many companies has SVOLT invested in?SVOLT has invested in 1 company, including Shunhua Lithium.
What was SVOLT's last investment?In October 2022, SVOLT invested in Shunhua Lithium's $14M Series A alongside Guohua Capital, Shenzhen Small & Medium Enterprises Credit Financing Guarantee Group, Guoke Kaiyan and 4 other investors.

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