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Robot maker AGIBOT nears new funding round at RMB 50 billion valuation

10.14

Chinese AI robot maker AGIBOT is nearing completion of a new funding round of approximately RMB 1 billion to RMB 1.5 billion, valuing the company at about RMB 50 billion, according to investors cited…

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