# Differential Robotics

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/differential-robotics

- Industry: Aerospace
- Headquarters: Hangzhou, China
- Website: www.diffrobot.com
- Latest round: Series A (Sep 3, 2026)
- Investors on record: 18

## About

Based in Zhejiang, China and founded in 2024, Differential Robotics (Hangzhou) Technology Co., Ltd., dba Differential Robotics, is a robot company focusing on the research and application of embodied flight intelligence. The company was founded by Fei Gao, a doctoral supervisor at Zhejiang University.

In September 2026, Differential Robotics closed a round of Series A2 funding led by Puhua Capital with participation from HighLight Capital, Haitong Leading Private Equity Fund Management, 5Y Capital, Shenzhen Capital Real Estate Fund, Hongtai Aplus, Meridian Capital, T- Capital, Long Capital, Baidu Ventures, and other investors.

Differential Robotics aims to develop aircrafts that are able to autonomously navigate, make real-time decisions, and complete tasks in unknown environments without GPS or communication. The company's main offerings are autonomous aerial robots and industrial-grade aerial robots, including P300 and P150 models, which use autonomous navigation systems powered by multi-sensor fusion and AI-based algorithm, capable of GPS-free operation, 3D environmental mapping, exploration, obstacle avoidance and data collection. The products can be applied in mining survey, warehouse monitoring, forestry survey, power grid inspection, etc.

The company generates revenue by providing industrial drone systems and autonomous flight platforms to enterprise clients.

The company will use the Series A2 funding for product research and development and technology iteration, the introduction of top talents, and the expansion of industry scenarios, further strengthening its advantages in the fields of embodied intelligence and swarm intelligence of flying robots.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Sep 3, 2026 — 5Y Capital, Meridian Capital, Haitong Leading Private Equity Fund Management, T- Capital, HighLight Capital, Hongtai Aplus, Puhua Capital, Baidu Ventures, Shenzhen Capital Real Estate Fund, Long Capital
- Series A, Mar 31, 2026 — 5Y Capital, Oriental Fortune Capital, Meridian Capital, Haitong Leading Private Equity Fund Management, T-Capital, Lenovo Capital and Incubator Group, Baidu Ventures, Shenzhen Capital Real Estate Fund, Long Capital, Luminous Ventures, Shang Qi Capital
- Angel, May 14, 2025 — 5Y Capital, CITIC Goldstone Fund Management, Yinxinggu Capital, Shougang Fund, Baidu Ventures, Luminous Ventures
- Angel, Apr 10, 2025 — 5Y Capital, Shougang Fund
- Seed, Nov 27, 2024 — Yinxinggu Capital

## Investors

- Yinxinggu Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/yinxinggu-capital) — Seed, Angel
- 5Y Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/5y-capital) — Angel, Series A
- Shougang Fund — Angel
- CITIC Goldstone Fund Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/citic-goldstone-fund-management) — Angel
- Baidu Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/baidu-ventures) — Angel, Series A
- Luminous Ventures — Angel, Series A
- Oriental Fortune Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/oriental-fortune-capital) — Series A
- Meridian Capital — Series A
- Haitong Leading Private Equity Fund Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/haitong-leading-private-equity-fund-management) — Series A
- T-Capital — Series A
- Lenovo Capital and Incubator Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lenovo-capital-and-incubator-group) — Series A
- Shenzhen Capital Real Estate Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shenzhen-capital-real-estate-fund) — Series A
- Long Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/long-capital) — Series A
- Shang Qi Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shang-qi-capital) — Series A
- T- Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/t-capital) — Series A
- HighLight Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/highlight-capital) — Series A
- Hongtai Aplus (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hongtai-aplus) — Series A
- Puhua Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/puhua-capital) — Series A