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U.S.- China AI race heats up as Chinese rivals secure billions ahead of IPOs
Publication: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
Authors: James Van Straten, AI Boost
Source published: 06/10/2026, 09:25:36 UTC
Briefing created: 06/10/2026, 09:41:41 UTC
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Briefings
In October 2026, U.S. and Chinese AI firms secured significant capital inflows before planned public offerings. DeepSeek and Moonshot raised funds ahead of IPOs, while OpenAI actively courted major investors. This activity marks a shift in how AI companies navigate regulatory and market expectations during their pre-listing phases.
Key points
- DeepSeek and Moonshot raised fresh capital specifically ahead of their planned IPOs in 2026.
- OpenAI simultaneously pursued major institutional investors to bolster its pre-IPO funding.
Context and limitations
Data reflects only October 2026; specific amounts raised, investor names, and exact IPO dates are not provided.
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