Byton Overview
- Year Founded
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2016
- Status
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Out of Business
- Employees
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1,000
- Latest Deal Type
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Out of Business
Byton General Information
Description
Developer and manufacturer of electric vehicles designed for intelligent driving. The company develops electric vehicles and associated smart technologies such as facial recognition to unlock doors, modern music systems and screen mounted across the dashboard for entertainment, enabling individuals to enjoy a smart and environmental friendly driving experience.
Contact Information
Website
www.byton.comCorporate Office
- D4 Building, Maple Science Park (MSP)
- Nanjing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Qixia District
- Nanjing, Jiangsu 210038
- China
Corporate Office
- D4 Building, Maple Science Park (MSP)
- Nanjing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Qixia District
- Nanjing, Jiangsu 210038
- China
Byton Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7. Out of Business | 12-Jul-2021 | Completed | Out of Business | |||
| 6. Later Stage VC | 04-Jan-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 5. Later Stage VC (Series C1) | 27-Dec-2019 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 4. Later Stage VC (Series C) | 10-Sep-2019 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 3. Early Stage VC (Series B) | 11-Jun-2018 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 2. Early Stage VC (Series A) | 07-Aug-2017 | $240M | $270M | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 1. Early Stage VC | 12-Jul-2016 | $30M | $30M | Completed | Startup |
Byton Comparisons
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Byton Competitors (15)
One of Byton’s 15 competitors is Waymo, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Mountain View, CA.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waymo | Venture Capital-Backed | Mountain View, CA | ||||
| Karma Automotive | Venture Capital-Backed | Irvine, CA | ||||
| Bestune | Venture Capital-Backed | Changchun, China | ||||
| GLM | Formerly VC-backed | Kyoto, Japan | ||||
| Morgan Motor Company | Private Equity-Backed | Malvern, United Kingdom |
Byton Patents
Byton Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO-2021218993-A1 | Vehicle latch/lock system with accelerometer | Inactive | 28-Apr-2020 | ||
| WO-2021158834-A1 | Compact knee airbag | Inactive | 04-Feb-2020 | ||
| WO-2021134795-A1 | Handwriting recognition of hand motion without physical media | Inactive | 03-Jan-2020 | ||
| WO-2021093934-A1 | Automatic vehicle closure operating | Inactive | 11-Nov-2019 | ||
| WO-2021083523-A1 | Emergency overpull outer door handle for vehicle door | Inactive | 31-Oct-2019 | E05B85/103 |
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Byton FAQs
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When was Byton founded?
Byton was founded in 2016.
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Where is Byton headquartered?
Byton is headquartered in Nanjing, China.
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What is the size of Byton?
Byton has 1,000 total employees.
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What industry is Byton in?
Byton’s primary industry is Automotive.
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Is Byton a private or public company?
Byton is a Private company.
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What is Byton’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Byton is .
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How much funding has Byton raised over time?
Byton has raised $1.27B.
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Who are Byton’s competitors?
Waymo, Karma Automotive, Bestune, GLM, and Morgan Motor Company are some of the 15 competitors of Byton.
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