United Kingdom, Dec. 22 -- Shanghai-based AI startup MiniMax is preparing to list in Hong Kong as early as January 2026, in what could become one of the fastest IPO journeys in the global AI sector.

According to Chinese media reports, the company has passed its listing hearing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and published its post-hearing information pack, clearing the final regulatory hurdle ahead of a planned flotation that is expected to raise around $700 million.

Founded in late 2021 by Yan Junjie, MiniMax would reach public markets just over four years after its creation.

MiniMax positions itself as a "born-global" generative AI company, with products spanning text, video and audio.

Its portfolio includes the Hailuo AI video ge...