According to information from 36Kr, Zhipu AI, a unicorn company that has attracted significant attention in the field of large models, recently announced the completion of a financing round worth billions of yuan. It is reported that the funds will be used to support the technological innovation and ecosystem development of Zhipu's domestic foundational large model.
Prior to this financing, Zhipu AI's valuation had already reached 20 billion yuan. The lead investor in this round of financing is Zhongguancun Science City Company, a market-oriented investment platform established by the Haidian District Government. It is worth noting that this is the third round of financing Zhipu has completed in 2024.
Currently, Zhipu's shareholder lineup is quite impressive, including not only Zhongguancun Science City but also well-known investment institutions such as Hillhouse Capital, Qiming Venture Partners, and Junlian Capital, as well as internet giants like Meituan, Alibaba, Tencent, and Xiaomi.