Core Viewpoint - Shanghai-based GPU unicorn Hanbo Semiconductor has officially initiated its A-share listing process by filing for guidance with the Shanghai Securities Regulatory Bureau, with CITIC Securities as the advisory institution [2][11]. Company Overview - Hanbo Semiconductor was established in December 2018 with a registered capital of 543.486826 million yuan [5]. - The company is co-controlled by Jun Qian and Lei Zhang, who collectively hold 42.1465% of the voting rights and have signed a concerted action agreement [4][5]. - Hanbo specializes in high-end GPU chip development and has successfully commercialized two generations of GPU chips, which are utilized in various applications such as large models, intelligent computing centers, and digital twins [6][11]. Financial Background - The company has undergone several funding rounds, including a $50 million Series A in November 2020, a 500 million yuan Series A+ in April 2021, and a 1.6 billion yuan Series B in December 2021 [8][10]. - According to Hurun Research Institute, Hanbo Semiconductor is valued at 10.5 billion yuan [6]. Industry Context - In the past year, five GPU companies have initiated the A-share IPO process, with Hanbo being one of them, focusing on AI chips [11]. - The company has a strong R&D team of over 500 members, with more than 80% holding advanced degrees [6].