Villo Technology
Industrial dust control and explosion-proof safety equipment manufacturer serving lithium battery, photovoltaic, 3D printing, and semiconductor industries
- CEO / Founder
- 林卫波
- Team Size
- 1001-5000
- Stage
- Public
- Total Funding
- Publicly Traded
- Latest Round
- Strategic Investment
- Key Investors
- 上海国和投资 (Shanghai Guohe Investment); 架桥资本 (Bridge Capital); 尚颀资本 (Shangqi Capital); 蜂巢资本 (Hive Capital); 中金资本 (CICC Capital); 武岳峰科创 (Wuyuefeng VC); 金坛控股 (Jintan Holdings); 山高投控 (Shan Gao Investment)
Technology & Products
Key Products
VILLO brand: explosion-proof industrial dust collectors, industrial vacuum cleaners, oil mist/fume purifiers, inert powder sprayers, flameless explosion venting devices, ultrasonic non-contact dust removal systems, metal AM powder management systems (powder sieving/mixing/feeding units, automatic powder cleaning machines, gas circulation cabinets), central dust extraction systems
Technological Advantage
166+ patents and trademarks (20+ invention patents); CNAS-certified testing lab for explosion verification; participates in national/industry standard setting for explosion-proof ventilation; self-developed non-contact dust removal technology (first adopted by top-5 global wafer foundry); joint brand "航天汇乐" with China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp (CASIC) Third Academy
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Specializes in micro-nano dust explosion-proof collection and filtration systems for hazardous/combustible dusts, with ATEX and China explosion-proof certifications, serving high-growth manufacturing sectors
How They Differentiate
Domestic Chinese champion with localized service and lower cost base vs. international players (Donaldson, Camfil, Nederman); holds both ATEX and China explosion-proof certifications; strong presence in lithium battery supply chain (CATL, BYD as customers); dedicated AM powder management product line; national "小巨人" (Little Giant) specialized enterprise designation
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Lithium battery manufacturers, photovoltaic/solar producers, metal 3D printing/additive manufacturing facilities, semiconductor fabs, aerospace, food processing, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries
Industry Verticals
Lithium battery; Photovoltaic; 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing; Semiconductor; Aerospace; Food & Pharmaceutical; Chemical; Laser processing; Display panel; CNC machining
Competitors
Donaldson (US); Camfil (Sweden); Nederman (Sweden); 广州普华智能装备股份有限公司
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
2023 revenue: ¥6.83B RMB (~$945M USD); 2024 revenue: ¥4.63B RMB (~$640M USD) per company filings; 1000+ employees
Major Milestones
2007: Company founded; 2015: Listed on NEEQ (New Third Board, ticker 833214, later delisted); 2016: Obtained China whole-machine explosion-proof certification and TÜV ATEX certification; 2017: First CQCEx explosion-proof certificate in China; 2019: Established Villo Germany; 2022: Completed ~¥4.4B strategic funding round; 2023: Named National "专精特新小巨人" (Specialized and New Little Giant) Enterprise; filed for ChiNext IPO (later withdrawn July 2024); 2025: Re-listed on NEEQ (ticker 874214) on November 13, 2025
Notable Customers
宁德时代 (CATL); 比亚迪 (BYD); Global top-5 wafer foundries (for non-contact dust removal technology); CASIC Third Academy (aerospace)