In recent news, Hardstone Mobile, a Shenzhen-based automotive electronics firm, has secured tens of millions in A+ funding, with Houtong Equity Investment backing the round exclusively.

Established in 2013, Hardstone Mobile is a national high-tech enterprise dedicated to the R&D and manufacturing of automotive intelligence products. Their portfolio encompasses Cabin Domain Control (CDC), Windshield Head-Up Displays (W-HUD), Augmented Reality Head-Up Displays (AR-HUD), Multimedia Information Systems (IVI), Camera Monitor Systems (CMS), and Ultra-Wideband Technology (UWB). As a front-runner in HUD technology, Hardstone Mobile has achieved end-to-end in-house development across optics, electronics, mechanics, software, and algorithms, with several industry-leading technical specifications. Their proprietary LCoS AR-HUD solution, a benchmark in the industry, is now production-ready for automotive standards. In January, Hardstone Mobile successfully commenced mass production of AR-HUD for an exclusive supply to a leading domestic automaker, with multiple global automotive OEM AR-HUD projects underway. Looking ahead, Hardstone Mobile is committed to ongoing R&D, with a focus on product iteration and enhancement to maintain a competitive edge for clients in the evolving smart car market.

Throughout its history, Hardstone Mobile has completed several funding rounds. The capital raised in this round will be directed towards boosting innovative R&D, expanding manufacturing capabilities, and accelerating product delivery, significantly bolstering Hardstone Mobile's market competitiveness and share in the AR-HUD sector.

Houtong Equity Investment, part of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, specialises in investments across new energy vehicles, autonomous driving, smart manufacturing, and associated domains, seeking to identify and support innovative companies from early to growth stages within these niches. Llinks Law Offices, serving as Houtong Equity Investment's legal counsel, leveraged its extensive experience in investment and financing to provide expert legal services for this investment.

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