Schaeffler teams up with CICC Capital PE to establish intelligent industry fund in China

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On September 2, the German auto parts supplier Schaeffler and the private equity investment firm CICC Capital PE signed a partnership agreement in Anting, Shanghai, the headquarters and R&D center of Schaeffler China, to jointly establish an intelligent industry fund — the first of its kind initiated by the two sides in China.

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Schaeffler describes the initiative as an innovation in its China investment model and ecosystem strategy. According to Schaeffler, the aforesaid fund is designed to support highly competitive domestic enterprises and strengthen their long-term development in the Chinese market.

The fund will focus on areas closely linked to Schaeffler's value chain and innovation roadmap, particularly electrification, intellectualization, and decarbonization. Priority will be given to strategic emerging industries and future sectors include new energy vehicles (NEVs), Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), artificial intelligence, humanoid robotics, low-altitude economy applications, new materials, and advanced manufacturing.

Schaeffler sees the fund as a central platform for deepening engagement with local industries in China. It aims to integrate resources from Schaeffler and CICC Capital PE across aspects such as equity investment, business collaboration, post-investment support, and overseas expansion, helping portfolio companies accelerate innovation and commercialization. By combining financial capital with technical expertise, Schaeffler is committed to fostering a more open, efficient, and collaborative ecosystem that advances the development of next-generation industries.

While continuing to position itself as a global leader in drivetrain technologies, Schaeffler is also pursuing new growth engines in response to rapid technological and market changes. Its efforts now extend into AI, intelligent manufacturing, embodied intelligence, low-altitude economy, and clean energy. The year 2025 also marks Schaeffler's 30th anniversary in China, where it has consistently followed a "local resources for local markets" approach — expanding investment, strengthening industry partnerships, and supporting domestic customers.