Lingfeng Capital's funds successfully led the IPO of Fourth Paradigm on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, marking a significant milestone for the leading AI technology provider in China.

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On September 28, 2023, Lingfeng Capital's multi-currency funds successfully facilitated the initial public offering (IPO) of Fourth Paradigm (stock code: 6682.HK) on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The company launched a global sale of 18,396,000 shares at a price of HKD 55.60 per share, resulting in a market capitalization of HKD 24.8 billion (approximately USD 3.18 billion). Both the Hong Kong and international offerings experienced significant oversubscription.

Founded in 2014, Fourth Paradigm is a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and services in China, focusing on platform-centered AI software. This enables enterprises to develop their own decision-making AI applications, facilitate swift scaling of AI transformation, uncover hidden patterns in data, and enhance overall decision-making capabilities. According to a report by Zricks Consulting, as of 2022, Fourth Paradigm holds the largest market share (22.6%) in China's platform-centric decision-making AI market.

Industry Overview

The AI industry in China is experiencing rapid growth, driven by advancements in technology and increasing demand for automation across various sec