Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/weride-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39905:1" rel="noopener">WeRide (WRD US)</a> plans to raise around US$325m in its secondary listing in Hong Kong.</li>
<li>We have looked at the deal dynamics in our previous note.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the deal structure and updates since then.</li>
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WeRide (WRD US) plans to raise around US$325m in its secondary listing in Hong Kong.
We have looked at the deal dynamics in our previous note.
In this note, we talk about the deal structure and updates since then.


WeRide Secondary HK Offering - Has Been Trading Up, Given the Valuation Gap

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pony-ai-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44035:1" rel="noopener">Pony AI (PONY US)</a>  plans to raise around US$825m in its secondary listing in Hong Kong.</li>
<li>We have looked at the deal dynamics in our previous note.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the deal structure and updates since then.</li>
</ul>



Pony AI (PONY US)  plans to raise around US$825m in its secondary listing in Hong Kong.
We have looked at the deal dynamics in our previous note.
In this note, we talk about the deal structure and updates since then.


Pony AI Secondary HK Offering - Needs to Correct Some More

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/weride-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39905:1" rel="noopener">WeRide (WRD US)</a> plans to raise around US$350m in its secondary listing in Hong Kong.</li>
<li>The company won HK listing approval and filed its PHIP on 19th October 2025. It will look to launch its secondary offering soon.</li>
<li>In this note, we’ll take a look at the deal and talk about the impact of the raising.</li>
</ul>



WeRide (WRD US) plans to raise around US$350m in its secondary listing in Hong Kong.
The company won HK listing approval and filed its PHIP on 19th October 2025. It will look to launch its secondary offering soon.
In this note, we’ll take a look at the deal and talk about the impact of the raising.


WeRide Secondary HK Offering - Is Relatively Cheaper but Lacks Momentum

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pony-ai-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44035:1" rel="noopener">Pony AI (PONY US)</a> plans to raise around US$1bn in its secondary listing in Hong Kong.</li>
<li>The company won HK listing approval and filed its PHIP on 17th October 2025. It will look to launch its secondary offering soon.</li>
<li>In this note, we’ll take a look at the deal and talk about the impact of the raising.</li>
</ul>



Pony AI (PONY US) plans to raise around US$1bn in its secondary listing in Hong Kong.
The company won HK listing approval and filed its PHIP on 17th October 2025. It will look to launch its secondary offering soon.
In this note, we’ll take a look at the deal and talk about the impact of the raising.


Pony AI Secondary HK Offering - Stock Has Been Volatile, a Look at Possible Trading Setup

Equity Research Analyst - Long-Short

Raj S, CA, CFA

Equity Bottom-Up

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LiDAR adoption accelerating. The TAM remains larger than consensus implies for further years, driven by rising ADAS penetration and expanding Robotics use cases across China and Globally.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/robosense-technology-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39903:1" rel="noopener">Robosense Technology (2498 HK)</a> lagged in 1H25 but recovering now. 1H25 execution issues reverse in 2H25 as EMX ramps and anchor customers penetration rises, bringing shipments back to consensus levels.</li>
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Long-Term optionality intact. Robotics growth, overseas programs, and new fusion products position RoboSense for structural upside as global LiDAR adoption broadens through 2026–2030. Within LiDAR, We like both <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/robosense-technology-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39903:1" rel="noopener">Robosense</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hesai-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36743:1" rel="noopener">Hesai</a>
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LiDAR adoption accelerating. The TAM remains larger than consensus implies for further years, driven by rising ADAS penetration and expanding Robotics use cases across China and Globally.

Robosense Technology (2498 HK) lagged in 1H25 but recovering now. 1H25 execution issues reverse in 2H25 as EMX ramps and anchor customers penetration rises, bringing shipments back to consensus levels.

Long-Term optionality intact. Robotics growth, overseas programs, and new fusion products position RoboSense for structural upside as global LiDAR adoption broadens through 2026–2030. Within LiDAR, We like both Robosense and Hesai



RoboSense Technology (2498.HK) – LiDAR Tech Challenger - Execution Reset, 2026e Recovery in Focus

United States

Hesai Group provides 3D light detection and ranging solutions. The Company's LiDAR products enables a broad spectrum of applications across passenger and commercial vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems, as well as autonomous vehicle fleets providing passenger and freight mobility services.

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Hesai Group (HSAI US)

WeRide Secondary HK Offering - Has Been Trading Up, Given the Valuation Gap

WeRide (WRD US) plans to raise around US$325m in its secondary listing in Hong Kong. In this note we talk about the deal structure and pricing.

Sumeet Singh

Pony AI Secondary HK Offering - Needs to Correct Some More

Pony AI (PONY US) plans to raise around US$825m in its secondary listing in Hong Kong. In this note, we talk about the deal structure and pricing.

Sumeet Singh

WeRide Secondary HK Offering - Is Relatively Cheaper but Lacks Momentum

WeRide (WRD US) plans to raise around US$350m in its secondary listing in Hong Kong. In this note, we talk about the deal dynamics.

Sumeet Singh

Pony AI Secondary HK Offering - Stock Has Been Volatile, a Look at Possible Trading Setup

Pony AI (PONY US) plans to raise around US$1bn in its secondary listing in Hong Kong. In this note, we talk about the deal dynamics and possible...

Sumeet Singh

RoboSense Technology (2498.HK) – LiDAR Tech Challenger - Execution Reset, 2026e Recovery in Focus

LiDAR adoption accelerating with Robosense Technology poised for recovery and long-term growth potential in expanding global market through 2030.

Raj S, CA, CFA

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WeRide Secondary HK Offering - Has Been Trading Up, Given the Valuation Gap

WeRide (WRD US) plans to raise around US$325m in its secondary listing in Hong Kong. In this note we talk about the deal structure and pricing.

Sumeet Singh

Pony AI Secondary HK Offering - Needs to Correct Some More

Pony AI (PONY US) plans to raise around US$825m in its secondary listing in Hong Kong. In this note, we talk about the deal structure and pricing.

Sumeet Singh

WeRide Secondary HK Offering - Is Relatively Cheaper but Lacks Momentum

WeRide (WRD US) plans to raise around US$350m in its secondary listing in Hong Kong. In this note, we talk about the deal dynamics.

Sumeet Singh

Pony AI Secondary HK Offering - Stock Has Been Volatile, a Look at Possible Trading Setup

Pony AI (PONY US) plans to raise around US$1bn in its secondary listing in Hong Kong. In this note, we talk about the deal dynamics and possible...

Sumeet Singh

RoboSense Technology (2498.HK) – LiDAR Tech Challenger - Execution Reset, 2026e Recovery in Focus

​LiDAR adoption accelerating with Robosense Technology poised for recovery and long-term growth potential in expanding global market through 2030.

Raj S, CA, CFA

LiDAR adoption accelerating with Robosense Technology poised for recovery and long-term growth potential in expanding global market through 2030.