Dreame Technology
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Home appliances |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Founder | Yu Hao (CEO)[1] |
| Headquarters | Suzhou[2] |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | household cleaning and personal care appliances |
| Website | www |
Dreame Technology (Chinese: 追觅科技; referred to simply as Dreame[3]), with the full name Dreame Technology Co., Ltd., also known as Dreametech,[4] is a Chinese household appliance manufacturer[5] founded by Yu Hao in 2017.[1] Its main products include cordless vacuums,[6] scrubbers, hair dryers,[7] robotic lawn mowers, and robot vacuum cleaners and mops.[8] The company specializes in the production of vacuum cleaners.[9] In addition, it owns and operates an app called Dreamehome.[10]
Outside of China, Dreame products are available in overseas markets such as Malaysia,[11] Australia,[12] and the US.[13] After its establishment, the company was backed by Xiaomi,[14] Yunfeng Capital,[15] and Shunwei Capital.[16] In October 2021, it raised $563 million in a Series C funding round.[17]
History
The company originated as a campus organization called "Skyworks".[18] In 2017, Dreame was officially formed.[19] In December 2018, the firm launched its first product.[20]
In 2020, Dreame developed a 150,000-rpm digital motor.[21] In August, it secured an investment from IDG Capital.[22] In December, its Suzhou smart factory started operations.[23]
In October 2021, Dreame reached a partnership with Borussia Dortmund.[24] The company introduced its first robot vacuum-mop in January 2022.[25] In September 2023, it exhibited at the IFA.[26]
Automobiles
Dreame announced its plans of making electric vehicles in 2025; the Nebula Next 01 concept car was shown at CES 2026 alongside the Kosmera marqee, backed by Dreame founder Yu Hao. [27][28] Soon after the trade show, Dreame announced its electric-powered SUV lineup, Star Motor. [29]
Smartphone
In 2025, Dreame announced its smartphone line up; the first product, E1, has been registered in the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling.[30][31]
Lawsuits
According to IP Power, Dreame has been involved in several intellectual property disputes. Since June 2022, Ecovacs and its subsidiary Timco have filed 21 patent infringement or unfair competition cases against Dreame in courts across Tianjin, Nanjing, Suzhou, and other locations, with a total claimed amount of approximately 80 million yuan.
In addition, in 2019, Dreame received administrative penalties from the Wuzhong District Market Supervision and Administration Bureau of Suzhou City related to alleged infringement of Ecovacs' trade secrets.[32]
References
- ^ a b Konstantina Chelidoni (February 27, 2025). "Yu Hao: The Mastermind Behind Dreame". Fortune.
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{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Dan Novak (April 3, 2021). "Shortage of Computer Chips Hits Manufacturers". Voanews.com. VOA.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Jennifer Pattison Tuohy (September 8, 2023). "The best budget robot vacuums". The Verge.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Stella Yifan Xie; Joanne Chiu (March 29, 2021). "Suez Canal Blockage Pressures Global Container Supply". The Wall Street Journal.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Shushan, Yinon Ben (January 29, 2025). "Dreame Introduces the Dreame Z30 Cordless Vacuum". The Jerusalem Post.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ TIME Staff. "Dreame Technology Pocket High-Speed Hair Dryer: the 200 Best Inventions of 2024". TIME. October 30, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Nena Farrell (April 25, 2024). "Review: Dreame X30 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop". Wired. Archived from the original on June 9, 2024.
- ^ Venugopal, Sahana (March 18, 2025). "Dreame Technology ramps up expansion in India". The Hindu.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Andrew Gebhart (March 12, 2024). "Dreame X30 Ultra Review". PCMag. Archived from the original on April 23, 2024.
- ^ Lexi Dwyer. "Dreame vacuum cleaners make local debut". New Straits Times. November 11, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Tim Biggs (September 10, 2023). "IFA 2023: The best and weirdest gadgets coming to homes soon". The Age.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Jennifer Pattison Tuohy (January 31, 2024). "Amazon left Roomba with a huge mess to clean up". The Verge.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Josh Horwitz (March 29, 2021). "Fridges, microwaves fall prey to global chip shortage". Reuters.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Zhai Shaohui; Ding Yi (October 22, 2021). "Xiaomi-Backed Cleaning Robot Startup Vacuums Up $563 Million in Latest Funding Round". Caixin Global.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Lucinda Shen (September 4, 2020). "When a venture capital-backed merger goes awry". Fortune.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Liya Su (October 20, 2021). "Xiaomi-backed Dreame raises $563m in Series C round". DealStreetAsia.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ "Home appliance manufacturer Dreame Technology introduces variety of new products". Xinhua News Agency. May 6, 2023. Archived from the original on June 10, 2024.
- ^ Ryo Morita (April 1, 2024). "Chinese home appliance brand Dreame launches the DreameBot X30 Ultra". Yahoo News.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Zhao Dongshan (July 5, 2022). "Dreame Technology's revenue exceeds 4 billion yuan in 2021". Economic Daily.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ "Fortune releases China's '40 under 40 List of 2021'". Fortune. April 27, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Liao, Rita (September 3, 2020). "Xiaomi backs Dyson's Chinese challenger Dreame in $15 million round". Yahoo News.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ "Dreame Tech's Suzhou Smart Factory Starts Operations". Assembly Magazine. December 18, 2020. ISSN 2328-1529.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Forbes China (October 28, 2021). "Dreame Technology Partners With Borussia Dortmund". Forbes.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Mortram, Katie. "Here are our favorite robot vacuums at CES 2022". Tom's Guide. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
- ^ Jennifer Pattison Tuohy (September 1, 2023). "New robot vacuums announced at IFA 2023". The Verge.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Evans, Brett T. (9 January 2026). "The 1,800-HP Hypercar From A Chinese Vacuum Company Is Real, And It's In Vegas". CarBuzz. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
- ^ Leung, Adrian (6 January 2026). "Kosmera, backed by Dreame, teases 1,903 hp hypercar and sports sedan for CES 2026". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
- ^ Liu, Miao (5 February 2026). "Dreame unveils "Star Motor" EV brand with three SUVs, CEO predicts Tesla's exit in 20 years". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
- ^ "Dreame to launch a smartphone brand, alongside new EVs". GSMArena.com. 19 September 2025. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
- ^ Лазарев, Олег (18 December 2025). "Dreame Smartphone E1: основные характеристики первого смартфона Dreame". mt.today (in Russian).
- ^ "The "Finger Breaking Plan" tore through the unspoken rules of the industry, and the implementer was suspected of chasing Dreame Technology". yicaiglobal.com. 2025-01-20. Retrieved 2026-03-10.