China EV Maker Nio Wins $2.2 Billion Abu Dhabi Cash Boost

  • CYVN will become major shareholder in Nio with 20.1% stake
  • Middle East fund first invested in Nio earlier this year
The Nio EP9 performance car on display at the Guangzhou Auto Show in November.Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg
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Nio Inc., the loss-making Chinese electric-car maker, has scored another cash injection from the Middle East after Abu Dhabi-backed fund CYVN Holdings LLC said it will invest $2.2 billion.

Upon completion of the deal, CYVN will own a 20.1% stake in Nio, having subscribed for 294 million newly issued shares, according to a statement from the companies Monday. CYVN will also be entitled to nominate two directors to Nio’s board.