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中文(ZH) “阶跃星辰”将完成近25亿美元融资

Jieyue Xingchen secures $2.5B funding, prepares for Hong Kong IPO

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Chinese large language model company "Jieyue Xingchen" (also known as Step-X) is reportedly nearing the completion of a nearly $2.5 billion funding round. This significant investment includes participation from industry players like Huaxin, Longqi, Haowei, and ZTE, as well as the Hong Kong Investment Management Co., Ltd. The company is also preparing for a Hong Kong IPO after dismantling its red-chip structure. AI

IMPACT This substantial funding could accelerate the development and deployment of Chinese AI models, potentially increasing competition in the global LLM market.

RANK_REASON Significant funding round for a major Chinese AI company preparing for IPO. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Jieyue Xingchen secures $2.5B funding, prepares for Hong Kong IPO

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  1. 36氪 (36Kr) TIER_1 中文(ZH) ·

    “Jieyue Xingchen” to complete nearly $2.5 billion financing

    36氪获悉，国产大模型公司“阶跃星辰”将完成近25亿美元融资，并已拆除红筹架构，加速赴港IPO准备。据了解，最新融资中产业链资本集中入场，包括华勤、龙旗、豪威、中兴等；此外， 香港投资管理有限公司（HKIC）也出现在股东名单中。

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