Core Viewpoint - The company, Hangzhou Deshi Biotechnology Co., Ltd., is preparing for an IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange amid challenges in its core business and financial pressures, despite its leading position in the chromosome karyotype analysis market and the potential of its AI-driven diagnostic system AI AutoVision® [1][10][20]. Company Overview - Founded by Dr. Song Ning, who has a strong academic background in computer science and medical genetics, the company has seen significant capital inflow since its establishment in 2016 [2][3]. - As of the latest funding round in June 2025, the company's post-money valuation reached 2.56 billion yuan [4]. Financial Performance - The company has faced declining revenue in its core business, with total revenue projected to reach 70.35 million yuan in 2024, while core business revenue dropped from 43.90 million yuan to 40.84 million yuan [12]. - The gross profit margin has significantly decreased by 19.9 percentage points to 56.7%, with consumables and reagents showing a drastic decline in gross margin from 43.1% to 5.6% [12]. - The company reported net losses of 56.12 million yuan and 43.38 million yuan for 2023 and 2024, respectively, with cash reserves dwindling to approximately 5.57 million yuan by April 2025 [19]. Market Position - Deshi Biotechnology holds a 30.6% market share in China's chromosome karyotype analysis system market, which is projected to grow from 120 million yuan in 2019 to 1.038 billion yuan by 2030 [11][12]. - The company is betting on the iMedImage medical imaging base model, which is expected to contribute significantly to revenue, with a projected market size of 51.9 billion yuan by 2035 [17][18]. Strategic Moves - The company has engaged in various share transfers and buybacks to maintain control, with Dr. Song Ning successfully regaining majority voting rights [3][4]. - Recently, the company sold two subsidiaries for 1 yuan each to streamline operations, raising questions about the financial health of these entities [9][10]. Future Prospects - The success of the AI AutoVision® system is critical for the company's future, as it has received "innovative medical device" recognition and is currently undergoing registration [20].