StepStar may submit its Hong Kong IPO application as early as today, with a valuation potentially reaching $12 billion

According to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal, Chinese AI large-model company StepFun is expected to file its IPO application with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange as early as June 8, with a valuation of approximately $12 billion assigned by its major investors. The IPO aims to raise roughly $500 million, and the company has already begun consultations with multiple financial advisors regarding the listing. Previously, StepFun had initiated the dismantling of its offshore VIE structure to pave the way for its Hong Kong listing.