What Zhipu and MiniMax’s first post-IPO earnings say about the 2 Chinese AI start-ups
SCMP Tech / 4/2/2026
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Key Points
- The article analyzes what the first post-IPO earnings of Zhipu and MiniMax indicate about the commercial traction of China’s AI model start-ups.
- It argues that both companies are showing promising monetization, reflected in rising demand and increasing revenue after their IPOs.
- The comparison suggests that investor and market attention may be shifting toward measurable business performance, not just model capabilities.
- Overall, the earnings are framed as an early signal that China’s AI commercialization cycle is strengthening for newly public model providers.
Chinese artificial intelligence start-ups Zhipu AI and MiniMax have shown early signs of sustainable commercialisation of their AI models, analysts said, as investors continue to pump up their Hong Kong stocks despite widening losses.
That assessment comes as the companies reported their first earnings since their respective initial public offerings in early January, providing a glimpse into the business models of an industry still in its infancy globally.
The South China Morning Post takes a...
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