AI large model company Moonshot AI released a statement on June 29, stating that there have been multiple instances of false financing and equity transaction information in the market recently under the guise of "Moonshot AI," and some institutions and individuals have been found to be potentially fraudulent. The company stated that all financing activities are directly handled by the company itself, and it has not hired or authorized any third-party institutions to serve as financial advisors or financing advisors.
Four Core Rules in Moonshot AI's Statement
Moonshot AI listed the following four rules in its June 29 statement:
Transfer of Existing Shares: Any transfer of the company's existing shares (including common shares, incentive equity, etc.) must be approved internally by the company before proceeding. Any existing share transactions without approval are invalid, and the company will refuse to register the transfer of rights. It also reserves the right to pursue legal action for breach of contract.
Third-Party Advisors: The company has not hired or authorized any third-party institutions as financial advisors or financing advisors to handle any financing transactions (including new share and existing share transactions).
Allocation of New Share Quotas: Allocation is based on actual capital receipt. The company has not made any pre-commitments or locked in quotas for any institution or individual.
Asset Certificates: The company will not proactively request or authorize any institution to issue asset certificates. Any claims of locked quotas, presentation of documents "stamped by the company to guarantee quotas," or requests for asset certificates in the company's name are false or fraudulent.
Moonshot AI's Financing Record and Institutional Investor Background
Moonshot AI was founded by Yang Zhilin in early 2023. Yang Zhilin earned his undergraduate degree from the Department of Computer Science at Tsinghua University and pursued a PhD at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). He previously worked at Google Brain and Meta AI. The company's AI assistant product, Kimi, has been widely popular in the market.
Disclosed institutional investors include Alibaba, Sequoia, Meituan Dragon Ball, Tencent Investment, IDG Capital, and Today Capital. In early May 2026, Moonshot AI completed a financing round of approximately $2 billion, with a post-investment valuation exceeding $20 billion (approximately 140 billion yuan).
June Financing News: Market Rumors of Seeking Another $2 Billion, Company Has Not Responded Yet
On June 8, 2026, market sources indicated that Moonshot AI was seeking a new round of $2 billion financing, with the rumored valuation reaching $30 billion (approximately 203.5 billion yuan). As of this statement, Moonshot AI has not made any response to the aforementioned June financing news.
Frequently Asked Questions
What actions are explicitly identified as fraudulent in Moonshot AI's statement?
In the June 29 statement, Moonshot AI clarified that claiming to have locked in investment quotas for Moonshot AI, presenting so-called "company-stamped documents guaranteeing quotas," or requesting asset certificates in the company's name are all false or fraudulent, and the company assumes no responsibility for such actions.
What conditions must be met for a transfer of Moonshot AI's existing shares to be valid?
According to Moonshot AI's statement, any transfer of existing shares (including common shares, incentive equity, etc.) must be approved internally by the company. Any existing share transactions without approval are invalid, and the company will refuse to register the transfer of rights in any form, and reserves the right to pursue legal action against the transferor for breach of contract.
What was the most recent disclosed financing round of Moonshot AI in 2026, and what was the amount?
In early May 2026, Moonshot AI completed a financing round of approximately $2 billion, with a post-investment valuation exceeding $20 billion (approximately 140 billion yuan). The company has not yet responded to the re-financing rumors that emerged on June 8, 2026.
