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Chinese GPU maker Biren is sounding out investors for a $1 billion share sale
This story was updated after publication (Oct. 9, 2026). Details
The sale is worth roughly $1 billion. It is the company’s third round since its Hong Kong listing in January.
Sources
- Bloomberg, “Chinese AI Chip Darling Biren Said to Mull $1 Billion Share Sale”, (bloomberg.com)
- The Edge Malaysia (Bloomberg), “China AI chip darling Biren said to mull US$1 bil share sale — Bloomberg”, (theedgemalaysia.com)
Corrections and updates
- After this story was published, Bloomberg reported on October 8 that Biren was tapping the market again with a share sale of about $515 million.
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This story in Turkish: Çinli GPU üreticisi Biren, 1 milyar dolarlık hisse satışı için yatırımcı yokluyor
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