Rocket Capital
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Beijing, China
Countries of investment
- China
Investment stages
- Seed
- Series A
Industries
- Automotive
- Energy
- Private Equity
About
Rockets Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2022 by a team of industry veterans from leading Chinese EV companies and VC funds. The firm operates with a $200 million flagship fund and maintains a strategic partnership with XPeng Inc. to drive innovation in smart energy and frontier technologies. They focus primarily on growth-stage investments in China and key international markets.
Rockets Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2022 by a team of industry veterans from leading Chinese EV companies and VC funds. The firm operates with a $200 million flagship fund and maintains a strategic partnership with XPeng Inc. to drive innovation in smart energy and frontier technologies. They focus primarily on growth-stage investments in China and key international markets.
Investment Thesis
Rockets Capital centers its thesis on the Smart Mobility ecosystem, specifically targeting the global Smart EV industry value chain and clean energy. They seek to invest in hardware and software technologies that enable intelligent transportation, such as autonomous driving and battery innovation. By anchoring with XPeng Motors, they utilize a strategic ecosystem to validate and scale their portfolio companies rapidly.
Manager's Experience
The partners typically come from operator and early-stage investing backgrounds, with experience supporting startups from seed through growth. Their expertise often includes fundraising strategy, go-to-market execution, and hands-on company building, particularly in technology-driven sectors.
Team
Akarsh Dhaiya - Managing Partner
Mark Del Rosario - Partner
Sachin Agrawal - GTM Advisor
Dhruv Tripathi - Investment Analyst
Portfolio
Rocket Mortgage
Redfin
Rocket Money
Rocket Loans
Lendesk