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Moore Threads’ STAR Market Debut Soars 425%, Minting New AI Billionaires

The frenzy reflects bets that Chinese AI chipmakers can fill gaps left by U.S. curbs on Nvidia.

Overview

  • The first trading day surge valued Moore Threads at nearly $40 billion on Shanghai’s STAR Market, according to Bloomberg.
  • Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index estimated CEO Zhang Jianzhong’s stake at more than $4.3 billion.
  • Senior executives Zhang Yubo, Zhou Yuan, and Wang Dong were each valued at roughly $1.7 billion, $1.4 billion, and $1.4 billion, respectively.
  • The IPO’s demand tracks a broader 2025 rally in domestic tech, with the Sci‑Tech 50 up about 34% and Cambricon’s market value doubling.
  • Moore Threads and Zhang Jianzhong have not commented on the IPO and wealth estimates reported by Bloomberg.