May 1, 2024

Mining giant Canaan raised $ 90 million through IPO

Mining giant Canaan raised $ 90 million through IPO

Canaan Inc., the largest manufacturer of cryptocurrency mining equipment, has taken a leading position in cryptoindustry as the IPO launches in the UnitedStates of America. According to the application, the company initially set a goal to raise over $ 400 million on the Nasdaq. Later, however, Canaan management amended, announcing its intention to raise $ 100 million.

At the moment, a company from China has already succeededraise $90 million. Note that a total of about 10 million American depositary shares were issued at a price of $9 per share. Thus, the share price fluctuates in the range from $9 to $11.

Canaan's IPO efforts appear to have finally begun to bear fruit. The company previously filed for IPOs in China and Hong Kong, but they did not proceed.

The successful $90 million fundraise opened up the opportunity for Canaan to get ahead of its direct competitors, including major miner manufacturer Bitmain.