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Self-driving firm Momenta opens $752mn Hong Kong IPO
Momenta is heading to the public markets. The self-driving software firm has opened its Hong Kong IPO, seeking up to 752mn to pour into AI research and robotaxis. The Momenta IPO would value the GM-backed company at close to 9bn. The Suzhou-based company started taking investor orders this week under stock code 6880. It is [] This story continues at The Next Web
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TechNode
· Jun 30, 2026
Momenta launches Hong Kong IPO with GIC, Fidelity and BlackRock as cornerstone investors
Chinese autonomous driving company Momenta launched its Hong Kong public offering on June 29, with plans to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s main board under the ticker 6880.HK. The company is offering 19.94 million Class A ordinary shares at HK295.60 each, aiming to raise about HK5.89 billion (751 million) before any over-allotment option []
South China Morning Post
· Jul 3, 2026
China’s Momenta IPO oversubscribed 414 times as Hong Kong listings pack calendar
Chinese autonomous-driving start-up Momenta drew massive subscription numbers for its HK5.89 billion (US751 million) initial public offering in Hong Kong, even as it competed against five other issuers launching their IPOs at the same time. The Suzhou-based company’s bookbuilding closed on Friday. Preliminary figures showed that it attracted nearly 210,000 subscription applications, with the public offering subscribed 414 times, according to people familiar with the matter. Sponsored by China...
CarNewsChina.com
· Jun 25, 2026
Backed by global auto giants, Chinese autonomous driving startup Momenta files for HKEX IPO
Autonomous driving startup Momenta moves toward IPO. The post Backed by global auto giants, Chinese autonomous driving startup Momenta files for HKEX IPO appeared first on CarNewsChina.com.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 11, 2026
Usahawan IPR raih pendapatan RM8,000 sebulan
ARAU: Usahawan dalam kumpulan B40 yang mengikuti Inisiatif Pendapatan Rakyat – Inisiatif Usahawan Makanan (IPR-INSAN) mampu meraih hasil jualan sehingga RM8,000 sebulan menerusi perkhidmatan mesin layan diri ditempatkan di Universiti Malaysia Perlis (Unimap). Menteri Ekonomi, Akmal Nasrullah Mohd. Nasir berkata, hasil jualan menerusi mesin layan diri di institusi pengajian itu secara purata adalah sekitar kira-kira ... Read more The post Usahawan IPR raih pendapatan RM8,000 sebulan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Economic Times
· Jul 8, 2026
Global Market: Momenta Global debuts nearly flat in Hong Kong after $751 million IPO
Momenta Global shares debuted on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange with a muted reception. The autonomous-driving software developer raised HK5.89 billion in its initial public offering. Investor sentiment remains cautious despite strong cornerstone backing from major firms. The company plans to use IPO proceeds for research and expansion. Momenta's listing is a gauge for Chinese AI and technology firm investor demand.
Bloomberg
· Jul 7, 2026
GM-Backed Momenta Set for Hong Kong Debut After $752 Million IPO
Momenta Global Ltd., a Chinese autonomous-driving firm, is set to begin trading in Hong Kong on Wednesday after raising HK5.9 billion (752 million) in an initial public offering, testing market appetite for loss-making firms that offer promising technologies.
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Related coverage for "Self-driving firm Momenta opens $752mn Hong Kong IPO": TechNode — Momenta launches Hong Kong IPO with GIC, Fidelity and BlackRock as cornerstone investors. South China Morning Post — China’s Momenta IPO oversubscribed 414 times as Hong Kong listings pack calendar. CarNewsChina.com — Backed by global auto giants, Chinese autonomous driving startup Momenta files for HKEX IPO. Utusan Malaysia — Usahawan IPR raih pendapatan RM8,000 sebulan. Economic Times — Global Market: Momenta Global debuts nearly flat in Hong Kong after $751 million IPO . Bloomberg — GM-Backed Momenta Set for Hong Kong Debut After $752 Million IPO