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Insta360 Shares Rally 285% on Shanghai IPO, Valuing Company at $9.7 Billion

Raising 1.9 billion yuan in its trading debut, the company is poised to deepen global market reach through partnerships with major tech firms

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Insta360’s affordability and specifications have helped make it a top alternative to GoPro in the action camera market. Photo: Handout

Overview

  • Insta360 raised 1.9 billion yuan (US$264.5 million) in its initial public offering on Shanghai’s Star Market, pricing shares at 182 yuan each.
  • Shares jumped 285% in their trading debut, setting the company’s valuation at 70 billion yuan (US$9.73 billion).
  • The company captured 67% of the global consumer 360-degree camera market in 2023 and ranks second in action cameras behind GoPro, while delivering a 65.25% compound annual growth rate over the past three years.
  • Management has outlined plans to bolster its presence across China, the United States, Europe, Japan, and South Korea, as well as to explore emerging opportunities in Latin America and Africa.
  • Insta360 leverages partnerships with Google for Street View capture and Adobe Premiere Pro integration to advance its product innovation and appeal to content creators.