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CATL-backed NASN Intelligent Tech prepares for Hong Kong IPO amid losses

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NASN Intelligent Tech, a Chinese smart driving technology firm backed by CATL and Hillhouse Investment, is preparing for its initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong. The company, founded in 2016, has secured funding from various investors including Qiming Venture Partners and Bank of China Capital. Despite significant R&D spending leading to recent losses, NASN aims to launch its book-building process soon, with a debut expected in early August. The firm's financial performance is marked by ongoing unprofitability and a heavy reliance on a few key clients, with its top five clients contributing over 94% of its revenue. AI

IMPACT Sets a precedent for AI-adjacent hardware and software companies seeking public market funding.

RANK_REASON Company IPO preparation with significant backing and financial details. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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CATL-backed NASN Intelligent Tech prepares for Hong Kong IPO amid losses

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    NASN Intelligent Tech, a mainland Chinese smart driving motion control technologies company, is seeking to kick off its initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong as soon as Thursday, according to people familiar with the matter. The company, backed by battery giant Contemporary …

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