Black Sesame Technologies
Black Sesame Technologies is a leading provider of automotive-grade computing System-On-Chips (SoCs) and intelligent vehicle solutions. The company specializes in high-performance AI chips for autonomous driving, including the Huashan Series (single-domain controllers for driving and parking) and Wudang Series (cross-domain platforms). Founded in 2016 by engineers from OmniVision and automotive suppliers, Black Sesame has deployed chips in vehicles from major Chinese automakers including FAW, Dongfeng, Geely, and JAC. The company received U.S. regulatory clearance for its Huashan A2000 chip, making it the first Chinese company to pass this type of review. Black Sesame was recognized by Frost & Sullivan as the world's third-largest provider of automotive-grade high computing power SoCs in 2023.
Public Company
Black Sesame Technologies is publicly traded
IPO'd on August 8, 2024
This company is no longer available on our private secondary market. Shares can be traded publicly under 2533.
Overview
Company data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Founded
2016
Employees
1,000–5,000
Total Funding
$677M
5 rounds
Last Private Valuation
$2B
April 2020
Funding
Total raised $677M across 5 rounds
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Last updated 06-25-2026
Latest Round
Type
Series B
Date
April 2020
Amount
$100M
Valuation
$2B
Lead Investors
| Date | Round | Amount Raised | Valuation | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2020 | IPO | $143M | — | Public investors |
| April 2020 | Series B | $100M | $2B | Legend Capital |
| April 2020 | Series C+ | $55M | $2B |
Funding by Round
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Valuation Trajectory
Valuation indexed to 1.0× at the selected entry round. Valuation marks are estimates and may contain errors. Hover each dot to compare.
Entry · Series A / A+
$2B
Jan 2018
Black Sesame Technologies today
$2B
Apr 2020 · latest mark
Black Sesame Technologies multiple
1.0x
valuation uplift since first round
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Prominent Investors
Leadership
Johnson Shan
Founder & CEO
Wilson Liu
Co-Founder & COO
Competitors
Competitor list is illustrative and may be incomplete, stale, or erroneous.
NVIDIA
Global leader in AI and autonomous driving compute platforms, dominant in both consumer and robotaxi systems.
Mobileye
Intel subsidiary leading in camera-based ADAS solutions for mass-market vehicles globally.
Qualcomm
Competes in cockpit/ADAS segments with SNAPDRAGON Ride platform for automotive applications.
Horizon Robotics
Chinese autonomous driving chip competitor with a focus on edge AI and self-driving systems.
Huawei
Chinese tech giant expanding into autonomous driving and automotive computing platforms.
Black Sesame Technologies Investment FAQ
Black Sesame Technologies FAQ
Yes, Black Sesame Technologies is publicly traded under the ticker symbol 2533 on the HKEX. The company went public in August 8, 2024.
Black Sesame Technologies trades under the ticker symbol 2533 on the HKEX. It began trading in August 8, 2024.
Black Sesame Technologies (2533 on the HKEX) shares can be purchased through any standard brokerage account — including Fidelity, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and online platforms like Robinhood or E*TRADE. Search for the ticker 2533 to place an order.
Black Sesame Technologies went public in August 8, 2024 via ipo, with an offering valuation of approximately $2B. Black Sesame Technologies completed its IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX:2533) on August 8, 2024, raising HK$1,036 million (US$132.6M) at HK$28 per share. The company was the first-filed specialist technology company listed under Chapter 18C of the Hong Kong Listing Rules. Trading opened at HK$18.80 on the first day, down 33% from the IPO price, indicating challenging market conditions.
Black Sesame Technologies raised $677M across 5 disclosed funding rounds prior to its public listing.
Black Sesame Technologies was co-founded by Johnson Shan, and Wilson Liu in 2016.
Black Sesame Technologies is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
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