Baichuan's valuation has now reached 20 billion yuan following recent funding from the Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen governments. Existing investors Tencent Holdings Ltd. and Xiaomi Corp. also participated in the funding round.
Key takeaways:
- Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has participated in a new financing round of 5 billion yuan ($691 million) for Chinese startup Baichuan.
- This marks Alibaba's third major AI deal this year as it seeks growth beyond its core e-commerce business.
- Baichuan is now valued at 20 billion yuan after securing funding from Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen governments.
- Existing investors Tencent Holdings Ltd. and Xiaomi Corp. also participated in the funding round.