Moonshot AI in talks on pre-IPO funds at $50 billion valuation
Read original source →technode.comMoonshot AI plans to begin discussions in August on a final fundraising round ahead of a Hong Kong listing, targeting a valuation of as much as $50 billion. The round builds on excitement around its latest model.
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