Don Gao, Founder of Positec

About Don Gao

Don Gao is the founder and CEO of Positec Group Ltd., a global leader in manufacturing and innovation that produces power tools and gardening equipment under brands like WORX and Rockwell. The company is known for its robotic lawn mowers and battery-powered outdoor equipment. Founded in 1994, Positec Group secured its first round of equity financing in January 2025, raising $250 million.

Don Gao at a glance

• Company: Positec
• Total raised: $250M
• Investors: Frontier Investment, Rockets Capital, CLSA Capital Partners, NRL Capital
• Location: Suzhou, China

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