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Seeking StrongBrain Tech old shares
💡Reveals pre-IPO valuations for key Chinese AI chips & robotics firms
⚡ 30-Second TL;DR
What Changed
StrongBrain Tech old shares sought: ~50M RMB, up to $1.6B valuation
Why It Matters
Highlights active secondary market for Chinese AI and chip startups, signaling high pre-IPO demand and potential liquidity for early investors.
What To Do Next
Email zcjy@36kr.com if holding old shares in StrongBrain Tech or listed AI chip firms to negotiate sales.
Who should care:Founders & Product Leaders
🧠 Deep Insight
Web-grounded analysis with 7 cited sources.
🔑 Enhanced Key Takeaways
- •Strong Brain Technology (also known as Neurostrong Technology) completed a ~20 billion yuan funding round in early 2026, making it the second-largest BCI financing globally after Neuralink's $9 billion Series E valuation[2][3]
- •The company is preparing for an IPO in Hong Kong or mainland China with pre-IPO financing discussions targeting approximately $100 million at a valuation exceeding $1.3 billion[1][2]
- •Strong Brain Technology develops non-invasive brain-computer interface technology and has commercialized products including intelligent bionic limbs and brain-computer sleep-enhancing devices[2]
- •The 2026 BCI market surge was catalyzed by Neuralink's January 2026 announcements regarding mass production and fully automated surgical procedures, validating commercial feasibility of the technology[3]
🔮 Future ImplicationsAI analysis grounded in cited sources
BCI technology is transitioning from research to commercialization in 2026
⏳ Timeline
2015-02
Strong Brain Technology founded by Han Bicheng; team incubated in Harvard Innovation Lab
2025-01
Completed Pre-B round ($30 million) and Series B round ($20 million) financing
2025-12
Neuralink completed Series E financing, reaching $9 billion valuation
2026-01
Strong Brain Technology completed ~20 billion yuan funding round with IDG, Walden International, and strategic investors
2026-01
Elon Musk announced Neuralink will begin mass production of BCI devices in 2026 and advance fully automated surgical procedures
📎 Sources (7)
Factual claims are grounded in the sources below. Forward-looking analysis is AI-generated interpretation.
- news.futunn.com — Strong Brain Technology Is in Discussions for Pre IPO Financing
- moomoo.com — Brain Computer Interface Becomes a Capital Darling As Strong Brain
- itiger.com — 1172825334
- news.crunchbase.com — Record Setting Global Funding February 2026 Openai Anthropic
- calcalistech.com — Hjypysse11e
- mckinsey.com — The Human Advantage Stronger Brains in the Age of AI
- reports.weforum.org — Wef the Human Advantage Stronger Brains in the Age of AI 2026
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