Huoxing Finance reports that on June 10, according to Bloomberg, Ant International, the overseas business subsidiary of Ant Group, is considering raising approximately $1 billion to accelerate growth, with an expected valuation of $10 billion or more. Sources familiar with the matter said potential investors include existing shareholders General Atlantic and Silver Lake; discussions are ongoing and no final decisions have been made. If the financing is successfully completed, it will help Ant International prepare for a potential Hong Kong listing as early as this year. If the listing proceeds, it would revive Ant Group’s globally largest IPO, which was halted by regulators in 2020. Following regulatory restructuring, Ant International established an independent board in 2024. Affected by R&D investments and regulatory factors, Ant Group’s overall valuation had declined to approximately $79 billion by 2023. Ant International generated $3 billion in revenue in 2024 and recorded approximately 25% growth in 2025. As of April 2026, its services span over 220 markets globally and support more than 300 payment methods. Its core businesses consist of four key segments: the cross-border payment network Alipay+, merchant acquiring service Antom, cross-border trade payment platform WorldFirst, and Bettr, which offers AI-driven digital lending and foreign exchange fund management. In March 2026, Ant Group received approval from Chinese regulators to acquire Hong Kong-listed securities firm Bright Smart Securities & Commodities Group Ltd. to expand its online securities business beyond mainland China. Ant Group is also continuously investing in emerging technologies to develop new revenue streams, with focus areas including large language models, humanoid robots, and a healthcare app with 140 million users.
Ant International Targets $10 Billion Funding and HK IPO in 2026
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Ant International, the overseas division of Ant Group, is seeking $10 billion in funding to drive global expansion, with a potential valuation exceeding $100 billion. The company plans to launch an IPO in Hong Kong this year, reviving an effort put on hold in 2020. After establishing an independent board in 2024, Ant International reported $3 billion in revenue for 2024 and 25% growth in 2025. It now operates in over 220 markets, supporting more than 300 payment methods. In March 2026, Ant Group received regulatory approval to acquire Bright Smart Securities in Hong Kong, aiming to strengthen its overseas securities business. Market movements are closely tied to funding rates and fluctuations in the Fear & Greed Index.
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