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Chinese robotics firms Infiforce and AtomBrain eye Hong Kong IPOs

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Two Chinese robotics startups, Infiforce Technology Group and another unnamed company, are planning initial public offerings in Hong Kong as early as next year. Infiforce, which develops a cognitive system for robots called AtomBrain, recently secured nearly 1 billion yuan (US$149 million) in funding and has secured international orders, including a significant contract in Saudi Arabia. The company's founder, Isabella Bai, a former Alibaba vice-president, indicated that preparations for the IPO are underway. AI

IMPACT This funding and IPO plan for Infiforce Technology Group indicates continued investment and growth in the robotics sector, particularly in AI-driven cognitive systems.

RANK_REASON Significant funding round and IPO plans for a robotics company. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Chinese robotics firms Infiforce and AtomBrain eye Hong Kong IPOs

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zoe SL Chan ·

    China’s robotics IPO wave gains steam as 2 more firms eye Hong Kong listings

    Another two Chinese robotics start-ups have confirmed plans to launch initial public offerings in Hong Kong as early as next year, boosting the city’s role as a prime fundraising hub for China’s fast-growing technology sector. The two Hangzhou-based firms – both founded by former…

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