Recently, general artificial intelligence company VAST announced the completion of two rounds of financing, A+ and A++, totaling nearly $200 million. This round of financing was led by Yongce Capital and China Life's Yangtze River Delta Science and Technology Innovation Fund, with participation from the Shenzhen Artificial Intelligence Terminal Industry Fund (backed by leading global terminal manufacturer Honor), notable industry strategic investors, and Shanghai Semiconductor Industry Investment. Financial investors such as Shenzhen Capital Group, Yuan Sheng Capital, Wofu Venture Capital, and Fangguang Capital also joined the investment, while existing shareholders including Chuanghua Venture Capital, Jingya Capital, BV Baidu Venture Capital, and Dongfang Jiafu continued to invest significantly.
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VAST Secures Nearly $200 Million in Series A Funding for General Artificial Intelligence
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