Moonshot AI Denies Rumors of Imminent Hong Kong IPO Filing
Moonshot AI, the Chinese artificial intelligence developer, has denied media reports that it plans to file for a Hong Kong IPO as early as this month to raise approximately US$3 billion. The company said it has completed a Series F round exceeding US$3.5 billion at a post-money valuation of US$35 billion, which closed early due to strong subscription demand. A Series G round has been launched with a pre-money valuation of US$50 billion. Moonshot AI declined to elaborate on its listing plans.
On August 3, Moonshot AI responded to media reports claiming the company plans to file for a Hong Kong IPO as early as this month and raise approximately US$3 billion, stating that the reports are untrue. Earlier reports indicated that the company has completed a Series F financing round exceeding US$3.5 billion, with a post-money valuation of US$35 billion. Due to strong subscription demand, the round closed early, and the company has since launched a Series G round with a pre-money valuation of US$50 billion. Moonshot AI did not provide further details on its listing plans.
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