Courtside Financial Podcast
NIO's LiDAR Supplier is BLEEDING Cash - Tudatong's $400M Problem
17 Oct 2025
Tudatong, NIO's exclusive LiDAR supplier, just got approval to go public - but the numbers reveal a company in crisis. They've fallen from 2nd to 4th place in market share while losing $400M+ annually. With 85% revenue dependency on NIO and competitors like Hesai already profitable, can Tudatong survive?In this episode, I break down Tudatong's desperate SPAC listing strategy, their failed premium pricing bet on 1550nm technology, and why their $11.7B valuation might be questionable. We analyze the brutal LiDAR price wars, Hesai's profitability turnaround, and what this means for NIO investors.Key topics covered:Tudatong's financial crisis and cash flow problemsWhy their 1550nm LiDAR strategy backfiredMarket share collapse from 210K to falling behind competitors shipping 500K+ unitsThe dangerous 85-91% revenue dependency on NIONew customer diversification strategy and its challengesComparison with Hesai and RoboSense successWhat the SPAC listing means for NIO bullsFuture outlook for autonomous driving sensor marketWhether you're a NIO investor or interested in the autonomous driving industry, this deep dive reveals the harsh realities of the LiDAR market and what's at stake for one of China's struggling sensor companies.
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