NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WeRide, the leading global commercial-stage company, was officially listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol "WRD." Upon listing, WeRide became the world's first publicly listed universal autonomous driving technology company and the first publicly listed Robotaxi company. The initial public offering price was set at $15.5 per American depositary share (ADS). If the underwriters fully exercise the granted option, the Company will issue a total of 8,903,760 ADSs. The total proceeds from the public offering, combined with $320 million concurrent private placement, are expected to amount to $458.5 million, assuming the underwriters of the initial public offering fully exercise their option.
Tony Han, Founder and CEO of WeRide, stated: "Seven years of perseverance have led to WeRide's new journey today. We are deeply grateful to our investors, clients, employees, and all our partners for their trust and support. Together, we have achieved this important milestone. For us, going public is a new beginning, and WeRide will continue to drive technological innovation, delivering safe, comfortable, and convenient autonomous driving products and services to more countries and regions."
Since its establishment in 2017, WeRide has been committed to transform urban living with autonomous driving, providing autonomous driving solutions ranging from Level 2 to Level 4. The company has developed a comprehensive portfolio, including Robotaxi, Robobus, Robovan, Robosweeper, and advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS), with application scenarios spanning smart mobility, smart logistics, and smart sanitation.
Today, WeRide is the only technology company worldwide simultaneously holding autonomous driving licenses in China, the UAE, Singapore, and the U.S. It has conducted autonomous driving R&D, testing, and operations across 30 cities in seven countries, with over 1,700 days of operation. In Fortune's 2023 Change the World list, WeRide ranked eighth.
Looking ahead, WeRide will remain committed to its mission, continuing to advance autonomous driving technology, and striving to provide innovative autonomous driving products and dedicated services that contribute to greener, low-carbon, and sustainable urban living.
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The World's First IPO of Universal Autonomous Driving Technology Company! WeRide Officially Listed on Nasdaq
Govee, the Official Smart Lighting Partner of House of the Dragon Season 3, brings Westeros's fire and shadow off the screen and into your room.
BELLEVUE, Wash., June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Govee, a global leader in smart lighting, today announced an official collaboration with the HBO Original Series House of the Dragon, debuting House of the Dragon–themed light scenes and an in-app theme skin across the Govee TV Backlight series throughout the show's run.
"House of the Dragon delivers a cinematic experience with stunning visuals, and we're honored to be HBO's Official Smart Lighting Partner for Season 3," said Eric Wu, CEO of Govee. "Backed by years of ambient lighting engineering and the industry's most complete TV backlight lineup, Govee's TV Backlight 3 series is built for exactly this kind of storytelling — extending dragonfire and shadow from the screen onto your walls, so the show doesn't stop at the bezel."
Another Way to Experience Westeros Beyond the Screen
For House of the Dragon fans, the world of Westeros lives in its details — the fire of Dragonstone, the shadow of the Red Keep, the stillness of King's Landing at night. The Govee × House of the Dragon collaboration is built so those worlds extend into the room around you.
The Govee TV Backlight lineup reads on-screen color in real time through its camera color-matching system and extends it onto the surrounding wall as the scene evolves — so when dragonfire roars, warm amber spills into the room across Govee's high-density light strip that runs across the entire lineup; when Small Council scenes unfold in the Red Keep, deep gold ripples across the walls, held together by Govee's multi-zone color matching algorithm; and in House of the Dragon's famously low-lit moments, the new Govee TV Backlight 3's industry-first 4MP dual-camera sensor capture preserves the subtle gradients between shadow and flame that make the show's photography so distinctive.
A House of the Dragon Layer Across the Govee Experience
Govee and HBO have co-designed a curated set of House of the Dragon–inspired light scenes, playable across the TV Backlight lineup and the wider Govee Home ecosystem:
- Dracarys — rolling amber and ember tones that echo torchlight and dragon breath.
- Fire & Blood —deep crimson and obsidian tones that pulse like Targaryen banners over Dragonstone at night.
- Green Reign— emerald and candlelit gold shimmering like Hightower silk across the Red Keep.
The Govee Home App also comes with a matching House of the Dragon theme skin — a consistent themed interface from setup through every scene and control.
Experience House of the Dragon Across the Full Govee TV Backlight 3 Series
Every House of the Dragon fan gets a fit — the collaboration runs across Govee's industry-leading TV Backlight lineup, a three-tier series powered by Govee's own progression from single-to dual- to triple-camera color capture.
- Govee TV Backlight 3 Lite — the easiest way into Westeros for first-time ambient TV lighting, powered by Govee's proven single-camera color engine.
- Govee TV Backlight 3 — the everyday pick for most fans, with dual-camera color capture that locks onto fast dragonfights and torchlit Red Keep scenes.
- Govee TV Backlight 3 Pro — the flagship for HDR and cinematic viewing, with Govee's triple-camera HDR engine preserving the deepest shadow and widest color range in House of the Dragon's most cinematic moments.
Full collaboration details at Govee website.
Season three of the HBO Original drama series HOUSE OF THE DRAGON debuted SUNDAY, JUNE 21 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO, and is available to stream on HBO Max. The eight-episode season airs new episodes weekly, leading up to the season finale on August 9.
About Govee
Govee has been revolutionizing the smart living experience with innovative, ambient lighting solutions since 2017. From living spaces, gaming setups, and outdoor areas, Govee's smart home tech is not just visually stunning, but also functional — transforming small everyday moments into more personalized and brighter engaging lighting experiences. Embracing the idea that "Life is Colorful" and pushing the boundaries of what lighting can do by blending design and utility. To learn more about Govee, please visit govee.com.
About HOUSE OF THE DRAGON
Based on George R.R. Martin's "Fire & Blood," the series, set 200 years before the events of "Game of Thrones," tells the story of House Targaryen. Co-Creator/Showrunner/Executive Producer, Ryan Condal; Co-Creator/Executive Producer, George R.R. Martin; Executive Producers Sara Hess, Melissa Bernstein, Kevin de la Noy, Vince Gerardis, David Hancock, Philippa Goslett. Based on George R.R. Martin's "Fire & Blood." Season three cast includes Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Steve Toussaint, Rhys Ifans, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Jefferson Hall, Matthew Needham, James Norton, Tom Bennett, Kieran Bew, Kurt Egyiawan, Freddie Fox, Clinton Liberty, Gayle Rankin, and Abubakar Salim. For additional information and photos, please click HERE.
About HBO
HBO® is one of the most respected and innovative entertainment brands in the world, serving iconic, award-winning programming through the HBO linear channels and the direct-to-consumer streaming platform, HBO Max, which is available globally in 65 countries. A part of Warner Bros. Discovery, HBO offers an extensive array of programming that includes recent fan-favorite hits like "House of the Dragon," "The Last of Us," "The White Lotus," "Succession," and "Euphoria," and iconic titles, including "Game of Thrones," "The Sopranos," "Sex and the City," "Band of Brothers" and "The Wire."
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Govee Brings House of the Dragon's Fire and Darkness Beyond the Screen in Collaboration With HBO Max
