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Blue Lens Tech's HK Debut Draws Frenzy as Investors Bet Big on Smart Future

From Phone Glass to Robot Joints: A Manufacturer's Smart Pivot

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange bell rang triumphantly on July 9, 2025, marking a new chapter for Chinese manufacturing powerhouse Blue Lens Technology. Founder Zhou Qunfei watched as her company - which started in a Hunan workshop - joined the elite "A+H" dual-listed club.

But this was no ordinary IPO. Market frenzy saw the public offering oversubscribed 462 times, while international investors clamored for 16 times the available shares. The HK$4.7 billion raised signals strong belief in Blue Lens' transformation from Apple supplier to smart hardware architect.

Numbers Tell the Transformation Story

Last year's financials reveal why investors are excited:

  • Revenue hit ¥69.9 billion (+28% YoY)
  • Net profit reached ¥3.62 billion (+20% YoY)
  • Smart car division grew 19% to ¥5.94 billion
  • Emerging tech (AI glasses/AR/VR) exploded 754% to ¥1.41 billion

The company that once relied on smartphones now gets nearly 10% of sales from vehicles and next-gen devices.

Building Tomorrow's Tech Today

With ¥18 billion invested in R&D and 2,200+ patents, Blue Lens isn't just following trends - it's shaping them:

  • Supplies ultra-thin glass for Tesla and BYD windshields
  • Powers Rokid AI glasses hitting global markets
  • Recently acquired Yuan Shi Tech to combine hardware with computing power

The strategic moves position Blue Lens at the intersection of physical manufacturing and AI infrastructure.

What's Next? Robots, Glasses and Smart Cars

The roadmap is clear:

  1. Scale smart car component production
  2. Launch Rokid Glasses worldwide
  3. Develop precision parts for humanoid robots

This shift from "making what clients ask" to "designing future devices" could redefine Chinese manufacturing.

Key Points:

  • Blue Lens' HK listing drew unprecedented demand (462x oversubscribed)
  • Revenue diversification shows successful pivot beyond smartphones
  • R&D focus positions company as key player in smart hardware evolution
  • Strategic acquisitions expand capabilities into AI infrastructure
  • Humanoid robotics represents next frontier for precision components

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