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Momenta IPO: self-driving firm seeks $752M in Hong Kong
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.
TL;DR
- Momenta, a self-driving software firm, is pursuing an IPO in Hong Kong, aiming to raise up to $752 million.
- The funds will be invested in AI research and the development of robotaxis.
- The IPO could value the company, which counts Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, and GM among its investors, at nearly $9 billion.
- Momenta develops software for driver-assist systems and full self-driving for robotaxis, serving 24 leading carmakers.
- The company reported significant revenue growth but also substantial losses, with profitability not expected in the near future.
- The IPO proceeds will be allocated to core technology and research (60%) and robotaxi rollout (20%).
- Momenta faces strong competition in China's robotaxi market from companies like Pony.ai and Baidu's Apollo Go.
- The listing is seen as a test of investor appetite for autonomous driving technology companies facing long and costly development cycles.