China’s Moonshot AI moves to unwind offshore structure in IPO pursuit: sources

May 19, 2026

Moonshot AI, the Chinese AI unicorn behind the popular Kimi chatbot, has informed shareholders that it intends to dismantle its offshore structure to pave the way for an initial public offering, likely in Hong Kong, according to people familiar with the matter. The Beijing-based start-up, with assets held by a Cayman Islands parent company, has proposed a plan to remove its variable interest entity (VIE) structure. The company sought feedback from investors this week, the two sources said,...

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