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Moonshot AI targets $2 billion annualized revenue run rate by end of 2026
The Kimi chatbot maker experiences explosive growth following its 2.8 trillion parameter Kimi K3 open-weight model release, preparing for a Hong Kong IPO.
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The short version
- Beijing-based Moonshot AI is aiming for a $2 billion annualized recurring revenue run rate by the end of December 2026.
- The company's annualized revenue reportedly surged from $300 million in June to over $1 billion in August following the Kimi K3 open-weights release.
- Moonshot is in active revenue-sharing talks with global cloud providers and is preparing for a late 2026 initial public offering in Hong Kong.
The Kimi chatbot maker experiences explosive growth following its 2.8 trillion parameter Kimi K3 open-weight model release, preparing for a Hong Kong IPO.