【36氪独家】AI创新巨头「月之暗面」近日宣布完成了一轮超10亿美金的巨额融资，此轮融资由红杉中国、小红书、美团和阿里巴巴等知名机构联合投资，现有股东亦积极参与跟投。这一消息标志着「月之暗面」在短短一年内实现了资本市场的又一重大飞跃，其上一轮2亿美金的融资发生在2023年，当时的投资者包括红杉中国和真格基金。
随着新一轮融资的完成，「月之暗面」的估值已飙升至约25亿美金，成功跻身国内大模型领域头部企业的行列。这家AI公司在业界以其先进的技术研发和创新应用著称，此次获得的雄厚资金将进一步巩固其市场地位，同时也为公司未来的技术研发、产品创新和市场拓展提供强大的资金支持。
「月之暗面」的快速发展和资本市场的热烈反响，反映出投资者对AI技术前景的强烈信心，以及对该公司在人工智能领域的领先地位的认可。在红杉中国、小红书、美团和阿里巴巴等重量级伙伴的加持下，「月之暗面」有望在AI技术的商业化道路上加速前行，推动中国乃至全球的人工智能产业发展进入新的阶段。
英语如下：
**Exclusive: AI Giant ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ Secures Over $1 Billion in Funding from Sequoia China, Redbook, Meituan, and Alibaba, Valuation Soars to $2.5 Billion**
Keywords: AI company, Dark Side of the Moon, $1 billion funding
News Content: **36Kr Exclusive** – AI innovator ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ recently announced the completion of a massive funding round exceeding $1 billion, co-led by Sequoia China, Redbook, Meituan, Alibaba, and other prominent institutions. Existing shareholders also participated in the round. This development signifies another significant leap for ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ in the capital market within a year, following its previous $200 million funding in 2023, backed by Sequoia China and ZhenFund.
With the conclusion of this new funding round, the company’s valuation has surged to approximately $2.5 billion, solidifying its position among the top-tier players in China’s large model sector. Known for its cutting-edge technology development and innovative applications, the AI company is poised to reinforce its market standing and receive robust financial backing for future R&D, product innovation, and market expansion.
The rapid growth of ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ and the enthusiastic response from the capital market demonstrate strong investor confidence in the future of AI technology and recognition of the company’s leading position in the industry. Backed by heavyweight partners such as Sequoia China, Redbook, Meituan, and Alibaba, the company is expected to accelerate its journey in AI commercialization, propelling the development of artificial intelligence in China and globally into a new era.
【来源】https://36kr.com/p/2655063979180294
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