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Moonshot AI reportedly plans final pre-IPO round at $50 billion valuation · TechNode
Moonshot AI is reportedly planning a final pre-IPO funding round that could see its valuation reach $50 billion. This follows a significant increase in its annual recurring revenue, which jumped from $100 million to $300 million between March and June. The company is also preparing to pursue a listing in Hong Kong within the next six months, and has made adjustments to its financial structure ahead of the IPO. The release of their Kimi chatbot prompted a surge in demand, leading to the decision to pause new consumer subscriptions shortly thereafter.
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Published 22 Jul 2026, 04:05 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Moonshot AI seeks $50 billion valuation in pre-IPO round
- Annual recurring revenue surged to $300 million in June
- Company preparing for a Hong Kong IPO within six months
- Demand for Kimi chatbot led to subscription pause
- Previous valuation was $31.5 billion before this funding round
Interesting facts
- The company is shifting its overseas red-chip structure ahead of the IPO
- The Kimi chatbot's release spiked consumer interest dramatically
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