UAE-based artificial intelligence company Robo.ai Inc., listed on the Nasdaq exchange, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of QC Capital Limited in a transaction valued at US$60 million.
The deal will be completed entirely through newly issued Class B ordinary shares of Robo.ai. It is expected to close within 30 business days, subject to customary closing conditions.
A Performance-Based Acquisition Model
The acquisition has been structured around a long-term performance model rather than a traditional upfront transaction.
Under the agreement, the shares issued as consideration will be subject to a vesting and release schedule extending up to 8 years. The release of shares will be tied directly to QC Capital achieving predefined revenue milestones.
This structure is designed to align incentives between both companies while protecting Robo.ai’s existing shareholders by linking the transaction value to future business performance.
One of the key targets included in the agreement is a cumulative revenue milestone of approximately US$2.4 billion for 2026 and 2027, which will determine the phased release of the shares.
Expanding Robo.ai’s AI and Robotics Ecosystem
The acquisition marks a strategic step in Robo.ai’s plan to build a global platform connecting artificial intelligence, robotics, digital infrastructure, and intelligent devices.
Through the integration of QC Capital, Robo.ai expects to strengthen its capabilities in AI-driven investment decision-making, venture incubation, mergers and acquisitions, and global commercialization.
QC Capital specializes in identifying, incubating, investing in, and operating companies focused on AI agents and vertical AI applications across sectors such as transportation, autonomous driving, intelligent manufacturing, robotics, and smart cities.
The company also uses its proprietary AI Investment Engine and QC Alpha™ system to support data-driven investment decisions and portfolio management.
QC Capital to Become Robo.ai’s Venture Creation Platform
Following the completion of the transaction, QC Capital is expected to become Robo.ai’s dedicated platform for strategic holdings and venture creation.
Benjamin Zhai, Chief Executive Officer of Robo.ai, said the company is building a global artificial intelligence robotics network platform for the next generation of the intelligent economy.
He added that QC Capital is expected to bring capabilities in AI investment decision-making, data asset accumulation, venture building, M&A integration, and global resource networks.
Betting on the Future of Agentic AI
The acquisition comes as global technology companies accelerate their efforts to secure positions across the AI value chain.
Rather than focusing only on standalone AI applications, companies are increasingly building integrated ecosystems that combine infrastructure, data, investment, and commercialization capabilities.
By bringing venture-building capabilities in-house, Robo.ai aims to accelerate its expansion across emerging sectors including smart cities, robotics, digital infrastructure, and the broader intelligent economy.
The deal also reflects the growing ambition of UAE-based technology companies to play a larger role in shaping global AI development through strategic acquisitions and ecosystem expansion.
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