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ADTEK EYES HONG KONG IPO AT $4B VALUATION

AI DESK1 MIN READ
THU, MAY 14, 2026

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Shenzhen Adtek Technology is exploring an initial public offering in Hong Kong at a $4 billion valuation, joining a surge of Chinese listings tied to data center and AI infrastructure.

The move reflects investor appetite for companies positioned to capitalize on artificial intelligence expansion. Adtek would join other data center operators seeking public markets as demand for computing infrastructure accelerates globally. China's tech sector has seen renewed IPO activity, particularly among firms supporting AI workloads. Data center operators have attracted substantial capital as enterprises scale machine learning deployments and cloud services. Adtek's potential listing comes as other infrastructure players secure significant funding. DayOne Data Centers, for instance, is considering expanding its Series C round to exceed $4 billion amid strong backer interest in AI-related assets. The Hong Kong exchange has positioned itself as a destination for tech IPOs, offering access to international investors while maintaining mainland connections. Success of similar listings could influence other Chinese data center and AI infrastructure companies' public market plans. Adtek has not yet confirmed formal IPO plans or timeline.

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