Zhipu AI Launches $560 Million Hong Kong IPO to Become First Listed Large Language Model Developer

Dec 31, 2025
South China Morning Post
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Summary

Zhipu AI launches groundbreaking $560 million Hong Kong IPO at HK$116.20 per share, set to become the first publicly traded large language model developer when it debuts January 8 with a massive HK$51.16 billion valuation amid soaring tech stock momentum.

Key Points

  • Zhipu AI launches a US$560 million share sale in Hong Kong, positioning itself to become the first large language model developer listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange
  • The company sets its offer price at HK$116.20 per share and plans to debut on January 8 with an estimated post-listing valuation of HK$51.16 billion
  • The IPO occurs amid a surge in technology listings following recent dramatic gains by Chinese GPU developers Moore Threads and MetaX, which surged 425% and 693% respectively on their Shanghai debuts

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