Alibaba-backed startup Moonshot AI's valuation is up $500 million, sources say, after its rivals IPO in Hong Kong

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Alibaba-backed startup Moonshot AI has seen its valuation increase by $500 million to $4.8 billion ahead of another funding round, following rival IPOs in Hong Kong.

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Claim Alibaba-backed startup Moonshot AI's valuation is up $500 million, sources say, after its rivals IPO in Hong Kong
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Generated 2026-01-19 13:36

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Investors are valuing the startup at $4.8 billion as it is about to close another funding round, according to two people familiar with the matter.

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Original article published by CNBC on January 19, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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