Pony AI is inching closer to its initial public offering in the U.S., but as it does so, it continues to drop its minimum target for what it hopes to raise in the transaction.
Chinese autonomous driving firm Pony AI said on Thursday it was targeting a valuation of up to $4.48 billion in its initial public offering in the United States.
Pony AI is seeking to raise investment in a U.S. IPO to fund its expansion and R&D efforts. The company shows strong recent revenue growth but faces significant competition and high cash burn, with free cash flow at a negative $116 million. The autonomous vehicle market in China is expected to grow significantly, benefiting Pony AI, but it faces regulatory risks and competition from larger players.