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Zhipu AI Secures $137M to Enhance GLM Model

3/3/2025

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Chinese AI startup Zhipu AI has secured over 1 billion yuan ($137 million) in funding as of March 3, 2025, to boost its GLM model and broaden its ecosystem. This significant investment comes on the heels of a 3 billion yuan round in December 2024, as Zhipu intensifies its commitment to open-source innovation amidst fierce competition from DeepSeek.

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Chinese AI startup Zhipu AI has secured over 1 billion yuan ($137 million) in funding as of March 3, 2025, to boost its GLM model and broaden its ecosystem. This significant investment comes on the heels of a 3 billion yuan round in December 2024, as Zhipu intensifies its commitment to open-source innovation amidst fierce competition from DeepSeek.