浓冬时节，香港交易所内一声浑厚铜锣鸣响，铿锵悠远，响彻整个交易大厅。 1月2日，港交所新年首个交易日，上海壁仞科技股份有限公司(简称"壁仞科技")正式登陆资本市场，不仅一举摘得"港股GPU第一股"的桂冠，更以"开门 红"之势，成为2026年港股市场的首只上市新股。聚光灯下，身着深蓝色西装、搭配淡蓝色领带的壁仞科技创始人张文，与核心团队共同迎来了六年创业 征程中至关重要的里程碑时刻。 作为国产AI芯片代表企业，壁仞科技(股票代码：06082.HK)的上市之路始终牵动着市场目光。上市首日，其开盘即报35.7港元/股，较19.6港元的发行价大 涨82.14%，期间市值一举突破千亿港元；截至当日收盘，股价定格在34.46港元/股，涨幅达75.82%，总市值攀升超过800港元。 潜行六年，一朝蝶变。时间回溯至2019年9月，壁仞科技由前商汤科技总裁张文跨界创立。彼时，其精准洞察到AI时代潜藏的巨大算力缺口，随即集结英 伟达、AMD等全球顶尖芯片企业的技术菁英，组建起一支硬核研发团队。而其锚定的赛道，正是当下全球科技竞争的焦点、兼具极高战略价值的高性能 GPU(图形处理单元)领域。 从技术属性来看，GPU是一种专为并行计 ...

Core Viewpoint - The successful listing of Wallen Technology marks a significant milestone for domestic GPU companies, highlighting the critical need for China to establish its own computing power supply capabilities in the context of AI becoming a key driver of the global economy [1][22]. Market Overview - The global intelligent computing chip market is projected to grow from $6.6 billion in 2020 to $119 billion by 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 106%, and expected to reach $585.7 billion by 2029, maintaining a CAGR of 37.5% from 2024 to 2029 [2]. - China's intelligent computing chip market is anticipated to reach $201.2 billion by 2029, with a CAGR of 46.3% from 2024 to 2029, significantly outpacing the global average [3]. Competitive Landscape - The intelligent computing chip market is highly concentrated, with NVIDIA dominating globally, while the top two players in China are expected to hold 94.4% of the market share by 2024, leaving over 15 participants with less than 1% each [3][4]. - In the GPGPU sector, the top two players are projected to account for 98% of the market share in 2024, indicating a significant concentration of power [4]. Technological Innovation - Wallen Technology adopts a Chiplet architecture, which allows for greater flexibility, scalability, and cost efficiency, addressing the challenges of rising costs and declining yields in traditional single-chip designs [6][10]. - The BR166 GPGPU chip, utilizing Chiplet technology, demonstrates a twofold improvement in key performance metrics compared to its predecessor, the BR106 [6][9]. System-Level Delivery - Wallen Technology emphasizes its system-level delivery capabilities rather than just chip performance, positioning itself as a provider of comprehensive intelligent computing solutions rather than merely a GPU supplier [10][13]. - The company has developed a complete hardware ecosystem that includes PCIe, OAM, and server products, along with a self-developed software platform to optimize performance and manage large-scale GPGPU clusters [12][13]. Financial Performance - Wallen Technology's revenue grew from 62 million yuan in 2023 to 336.8 million yuan in 2024, representing a growth of over 400%, with continued growth into 2025 [16][17]. - The company recorded gross profits of 47.4 million yuan and 179.2 million yuan in 2023 and 2024, respectively, with gross margins of 76.4% and 53.2% [18]. Research and Development - Wallen Technology has maintained high R&D expenditures, with 1.018 billion yuan in 2022, 886 million yuan in 2023, and 827 million yuan in 2024, reflecting a commitment to innovation in a capital-intensive industry [19][21]. - The company is advancing its next-generation flagship data center chip, BR20X, expected to be commercialized in 2026, which aims to enhance efficiency in large model training and inference [21]. Conclusion - The success of Wallen Technology's listing and its strategic focus on engineering solutions and system-level delivery reflect a broader trend in the Chinese GPU industry towards achieving self-sufficiency in computing power, essential for supporting the digital economy [22].

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Outperform the Market," indicating that the overall return of the industry is expected to exceed the market benchmark index by more than 5% in the next six months [15]. Core Insights - The report highlights the recent trend of domestic GPU companies in Hong Kong initiating capitalization, with Wallen Technology listing on January 2, 2023, and experiencing a closing price increase of 75.8% on its first day. Additionally, Tensowise has passed the Hong Kong Stock Exchange hearing and plans to list on January 8, while Kunlun Chip has submitted a listing application [3][4]. - Wallen Technology focuses on independent research and development, with over 1,500 global patent applications and 600 granted patents. Its GPU products cater to various applications, including cloud training and inference, with significant revenue growth in its intelligent computing solutions [6]. - Tensowise prioritizes the AI sector, with its inference series driving revenue growth. The company has seen a substantial increase in revenue from its inference products, which have become a significant part of its overall revenue [7]. Summary by Sections Wallen Technology - Wallen Technology has launched multiple GPU products, including BR106, BR166, and BR110, designed for various applications such as cloud training and edge inference. The company reported intelligent computing solutions revenue of 58.15 million yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 48%, with a gross margin of 31.2% [6]. Tensowise - Tensowise has introduced three generations of its training series, with the Tianwei series designed for large-scale AI training. The company allocates 5% of its global offering proceeds to R&D for AI computing solutions, targeting industries with strong domestic substitution demand [7]. - The revenue from Tensowise's inference series has shown significant growth, with 87.02 million yuan in revenue for the first half of 2025, accounting for 26.8% of total revenue, compared to 430,000 yuan in 2022 [7].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the successful IPO of Birran Technology, marking it as the first general-purpose GPU company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, achieving record fundraising and subscription rates, and showcasing the potential of domestic computing power chips in the market [4][21]. Company Overview - Birran Technology went public on January 2, 2026, with a listing price of HKD 19.6 per share, raising HKD 48.55 billion, the largest IPO since the implementation of Hong Kong's Chapter 18C [4]. - The company's market capitalization reached approximately HKD 900 billion (around RMB 808 billion) shortly after its debut, with a stock price increase of over 110% on the opening day [4][21]. Founder Background - Zhang Wen, the founder of Birran, has a diverse background, including a Ph.D. from Harvard and a decade of experience as a lawyer on Wall Street, where he participated in mergers totaling over USD 15 billion [7][9]. - Zhang's transition to entrepreneurship began with his role as CEO of a semiconductor company, leading to the establishment of Birran in 2019, driven by the growing importance of general-purpose GPUs in China [12][18]. Talent Acquisition - Zhang leveraged his network to recruit top GPU talent, including former leaders from Huawei, AMD, and other tech giants, to build a strong R&D team for Birran [14][16]. - The initial investment round in 2019 valued Birran at RMB 1 billion, with significant backing from prominent venture capital firms [16][18]. Funding and Growth - Birran has undergone multiple funding rounds, raising a total of approximately RMB 40 billion by the B round, with a post-investment valuation exceeding RMB 130 billion [20]. - The company faced challenges during the pandemic but successfully launched its first product, the BR106, which generated over RMB 300 million in revenue by 2024 [21][30]. Market Position and Future Plans - Birran aims to develop next-generation GPUs, with the BR20X expected to surpass current domestic performance levels by 2026 [30][32]. - The company has established significant sales agreements with state-owned enterprises and internet companies, indicating a strong market presence [32][33].

Core Viewpoint - Wall Ran Technology Co., Ltd. has initiated its IPO process, aiming to issue 24,769,280 H-shares, with trading expected to commence on January 2, 2026, marking it as the first GPU company listed in Hong Kong following the domestic listing of Moer Thread as the first GPU company on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board [1] Group 1: Company Overview - Founded in September 2019 by former SenseTime president Zhang Wen, Wall Ran Technology has recruited top talents, including the head of the self-developed GPU team from HiSilicon, to form its core team [1] - The company focuses on developing chips for AI model training and inference, with its first product, the BR106, designed to target next-generation products from international competitors [1][2] Group 2: Product Development - The BR106 chip was successfully designed and mass-produced within approximately three years, with production commencing in January 2023 [2] - The second product, BR110, is aimed at edge and cloud inference applications, with mass production expected in October 2024 [2] - Wall Ran is also developing the next-generation flagship data center chip, BR20X, which is expected to provide enhanced computing power and support for a wider range of data formats [2][3] Group 3: Technological Innovations - Wall Ran Technology is the first in China to adopt 2.5D chiplet technology for packaging dual AI computing bare chips, which helps to overcome limitations in traditional single-chip IC manufacturing [3] - The company has developed advanced packaging technologies that improve chip and memory integration, particularly beneficial for AI training workloads and cloud computing [4] Group 4: Financial Performance - Wall Ran Technology reported revenues of 0.5 million yuan in 2022, which increased to 3.368 billion yuan in 2024, driven by a growing customer base and increased revenue per customer [6] - The company has incurred significant losses over the years, with losses of 14.743 billion yuan in 2022 and projected increases in losses due to rising R&D expenditures [7][8] - R&D expenditures have been substantial, with 203,980% of total revenue in 2022, indicating a strong focus on innovation despite financial losses [7] Group 5: Market Position and Future Outlook - As of 2024, Wall Ran Technology holds a market share of 0.16% in the Chinese smart computing chip market and 0.20% in the GPGPU market, with expectations to increase to 0.19% and 0.23% respectively by 2025 [8] - The company has secured 24 binding orders valued at approximately 821.8 million yuan and has established several framework sales agreements, indicating a strong future revenue pipeline [8]

Core Viewpoint - Wallan Technology, known as the "first GPU stock in Hong Kong," has launched its IPO, aiming to issue 247.69 million shares at a price range of HKD 17.00 to 19.60 per share, highlighting its growth trajectory over the past five years and the potential of the domestic AI chip market [1][12][13]. Company Overview - Wallan Technology was founded in September 2019 by Zhang Wen, with initial revenue of RMB 62 million in 2023 projected to grow to RMB 337 million in 2024, supported by unfulfilled orders worth RMB 822 million and framework agreements totaling RMB 1.241 billion [1][13]. - The company is currently in a loss-making state, with net losses of RMB 1.474 billion, RMB 1.744 billion, and RMB 1.538 billion from 2022 to 2024, and an estimated loss of RMB 1.6 billion by mid-2025 [4][17]. Market Position - In the Chinese intelligent computing chip market, Wallan Technology holds a market share of 0.16% and 0.20% in the GPGPU market for 2024, while the market is dominated by Nvidia and Huawei, which together account for 94.4% of the market share [2][13]. - The domestic AI chip market is expected to grow significantly, with Wallan Technology's IPO potentially enhancing its competitive position [14]. Financial Performance - The company's revenue is expected to rise to approximately RMB 337 million in 2024, with a gross margin of 53.2%, reflecting a year-on-year increase in average transaction value by 113.64% to RMB 9.4 million [3][16]. - The number of customers increased from 4 in the first half of 2024 to 12 in the first half of 2025, with transaction counts rising from 9 to 33 [3][16]. Product Development - Wallan Technology has developed its first-generation GPGPU architecture and is working on the second generation, with products like BR106 and BR110 already in production, and the BR166 chip expected to double the performance of BR106 [6][18]. - The company plans to launch the next-generation flagship data center chip BR20X by 2026, with further products like BR30X and BR31X expected by 2028 [20][21]. Strategic Partnerships - Wallan Technology has established strategic partnerships to enhance its product offerings and market reach, including a collaboration with an IT company to develop AI infrastructure solutions, resulting in significant sales orders [20][21]. - The company is also focused on building a software ecosystem with its BIRENSUPA platform, which supports third-party GPGPU software, aiming to reduce migration costs to its products [21]. Investment and Funding - Since its establishment, Wallan Technology has undergone 13 rounds of financing, with notable investors including IDG Capital and Qiming Venture Partners, and the latest funding round occurred in March 2023 [22].

Core Insights - Wallan Technology, one of the "four little dragons" of domestic GPUs, is preparing for an IPO in Hong Kong, showcasing its growth over the past five years [1] - The company reported revenue growth from 62 million RMB in 2023 to 337 million RMB in 2024, with a backlog of 822 million RMB in unfulfilled orders and an additional 1.241 billion RMB in framework agreements and contracts awaiting release [1] - Despite being in a loss-making state, Wallan Technology has launched a series of products based on its first-generation GPGPU architecture and is advancing its second-generation architecture [1] Company Performance - Revenue for Wallan Technology increased from 499 thousand RMB in 2022 to 62 million RMB in 2023, and is projected to reach 337 million RMB in 2024 [5] - The gross profit for 2024 is expected to be 179 million RMB, with a gross margin of 53.2% [6] - The company has seen a significant increase in average transaction value, rising 113.64% year-on-year to 9.4 million RMB [6] Market Position - The domestic AI chip market is currently dominated by Nvidia and Huawei, which together hold 94.4% of the market share, while domestic AI chips have not exceeded 1% market share [1] - Wallan Technology holds a market share of 0.16% in the smart computing chip market and 0.20% in the GPGPU market in China for 2024 [1] Product Development - Wallan Technology has developed its first-generation GPGPU architecture and launched two chips, BR106 and BR110, with the BR166 chip expected to offer double the performance of BR106 [12][15] - The company plans to commercialize the next-generation flagship data center chip, BR20X, by 2026, with further products like BR30X and BR31X planned for 2028 [15] Customer Base and Sales - The number of customers increased from 4 in the first half of 2024 to 12 in the first half of 2025, with transaction numbers rising from 9 to 33 [6][10] - The revenue contribution from the largest customer decreased from 85.7% in 2023 to 33.3% by mid-2025, indicating a diversification of the customer base [9] Financial Overview - Wallan Technology reported net losses of 1.474 billion RMB in 2022, 1.744 billion RMB in 2023, and 1.538 billion RMB in 2024, with cumulative losses exceeding 6.3 billion RMB over three and a half years [9] - R&D expenditures were significant, with 1.018 billion RMB in 2022, 885 million RMB in 2023, and 826 million RMB in 2024, accounting for approximately 79.8%, 76.4%, and 73.7% of total operating expenses respectively [9] Strategic Partnerships - Wallan Technology has formed strategic partnerships to enhance its product offerings and market reach, including a collaboration with an IT company to develop smart computing solutions [14][17] - The company is also focused on building a software ecosystem to support its hardware products, which includes the BIRENSUPA software platform [17]

Core Viewpoint - The company, Birran Technology, is preparing for an IPO in Hong Kong, showcasing its growth over the past five years, with significant revenue increases and a focus on the AI chip market in China [1]. Financial Performance - Revenue increased from 620,000 RMB in 2023 to 3.37 billion RMB in 2024, with unfulfilled orders totaling 8.22 billion RMB and framework agreements worth 12.41 billion RMB [1]. - The company reported a net loss of 1.474 billion RMB in 2022, 1.744 billion RMB in 2023, and 1.538 billion RMB in 2024, with an estimated loss of around 1.6 billion RMB by mid-2025 [6][7]. - Gross profit for 2024 is projected at 1.79 billion RMB, with a gross margin of 53.2% [4]. Market Position - The Chinese AI chip market is dominated by Nvidia and Huawei, holding a combined market share of 94.4% in 2024, while domestic AI chip companies, including Birran Technology, hold less than 1% [1]. - Birran Technology's market share in the smart computing chip market and GPGPU market is 0.16% and 0.20%, respectively, in 2024 [1]. Product Development - The company has developed its first-generation GPGPU architecture and launched products such as BR106 and BR110, with BR106 being the primary sales driver [8][10]. - The BR166 chip, which offers double the performance of BR106, began mass production in 2024 [9][14]. - Future products include the BR20X series for cloud training and inference, expected to be commercialized by 2026, and BR30X and BR31X for future applications [15]. Customer Base and Sales Strategy - The company is optimizing its customer structure, focusing on specific industries, with revenue primarily from PCIe board sales [4]. - The number of customers increased from 4 in the first half of 2024 to 12 in the first half of 2025, with transaction numbers rising from 9 to 33 [4]. - The contribution from the largest customer decreased from 85.7% in 2023 to 33.3% by mid-2025, indicating a diversification of the customer base [6]. Research and Development - R&D expenditures were 1.018 billion RMB in 2022, 885 million RMB in 2023, and 826 million RMB in 2024, accounting for approximately 79.8%, 76.4%, and 73.7% of total operating expenses, respectively [7]. - The company has 24 binding orders valued at approximately 8.22 billion RMB and five framework sales agreements worth 12.41 billion RMB [7]. Strategic Partnerships - Birran Technology has formed strategic partnerships to enhance its AI infrastructure and has signed significant sales agreements, including a 3.68 billion RMB framework agreement [14][16]. - Collaborations aim to drive technological advancements and improve computing efficiency in AI applications [16].

Core Viewpoint - The domestic GPU sector is witnessing significant activity as major players, including Shanghai Biren Technology Co., Ltd. (Biren Technology), are heading to the capital market, with Biren Technology aiming to become the first GPU stock listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [1][4]. Company Overview - Biren Technology was established in 2019 and focuses on developing General-Purpose Graphics Processing Unit (GPGPU) chips and intelligent computing solutions for artificial intelligence [1]. - The company has successfully developed its first-generation GPGPU architecture and two chips, BR106 and BR110, with BR106 entering mass production in January 2023 and BR110 expected to follow in October 2024 [1][3]. Product Development - Biren Technology plans to launch the next-generation flagship data center chip, the BR20X series, by 2026, which will feature larger and faster memory and higher interconnect bandwidth compared to existing products [3]. - Future products include the BR30X for cloud training and the BR31X for edge inference, expected to be commercialized by 2028 [3]. Financial Performance - Since generating revenue from its intelligent computing solutions in 2023, Biren Technology has seen rapid revenue growth but has not yet achieved profitability [2]. - Revenue figures from 2022 to the first half of 2025 are as follows: 0.499 million yuan in 2022, 0.62 billion yuan in 2023, 3.37 billion yuan in 2024, and 0.59 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, with net losses of 1.474 billion yuan, 1.744 billion yuan, 1.538 billion yuan, and 1.601 billion yuan respectively [2][4]. Customer Concentration - The company has a high customer concentration, with revenue from the top five customers accounting for 98.1%, 90.3%, and 97.9% of total revenue from 2023 to the first half of 2025 [4]. - The largest customer contributed 85.7%, 54.5%, and 33.3% of total revenue during the same periods [4]. Market Opportunity - The global demand for AI computing power is rising, presenting significant market opportunities for domestic GPU manufacturers like Biren Technology [4]. - According to Frost & Sullivan, the AI chip market in China is projected to grow from 142.54 billion yuan in 2024 to 1,336.79 billion yuan by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 53.7% from 2025 to 2029 [4]. Competitive Landscape - The Chinese intelligent computing chip market is highly concentrated, with the top two players holding 94.4% of the market share [4]. - Biren Technology anticipates capturing approximately 0.2% of the market share in a projected market size of 50.4 billion USD by 2025 [4]. Future Plans - The funds raised from the IPO will be used for the development and upgrade of existing GPGPU chips and next-generation chips like BR20X and BR30X, as well as for software platform development and commercialization of intelligent computing solutions [5]. - Short-term prospects for domestic GPU companies are positive, as they can alleviate high R&D costs through IPO fundraising, while long-term growth is expected through increased R&D investment and strengthening of the technology product moat [5].