Unitree's IPO on Shanghai's Star Market Highlights Investor Interest in AI Robotics
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Unitree has launched its IPO on Shanghai's Star Market, pricing shares at 150.8 yuan each. The company aims to sell 40.45 million new shares to raise 6.1 billion yuan, exceeding its initial target of 4.2 billion yuan. DeepSeek, which invested 141 million yuan, will collaborate with Unitree on AI models and embodied-intelligence technology.
This IPO is significant as it positions Unitree as a key player in China's AI robotics sector, often referred to as the first humanoid stock from mainland China. The collaboration with DeepSeek, which includes a three-year lock-up period, will enhance Unitree's capabilities in AI and robotics, potentially influencing the market dynamics for similar companies.
Investors should monitor how Unitree's IPO performance impacts valuations in the embodied-intelligence sector. According to Zheng Hualiang, founder of Leap VC, this IPO could set a valuation benchmark for other companies in the field. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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Backed by DeepSeek, Unitree IPO tests investor appetite for China’s AI robotics boom
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