Japan's Itochu said to up stake in Chinese EV startup Singulato

Japan's Itochu said to up stake in Chinese EV startup Singulato

Itochu Corporation. Photo: Reuters

Japan’s Itochu Corp has invested nearly $100 million in Chinese electric vehicle maker Singulato Motors to lift its stake to about 7% and plans to boost the holding if the startup meets certain conditions, two people familiar with the matter said.