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MiniMax revenue soars 283% to $116.6 million

8/27/2026

Summary

Story summary

MiniMax posted first-half 2026 revenue of $116.6 million, up 283% year-over-year.
Enterprise services rose 703.1% to $73.9 million, making up 63.4% of revenue.
Annualized revenue run rate jumped to $800 million in August, up from $150 million in February.
Overseas markets contributed $70.83 million, 60.8% of total, serving over 2 million enterprise customers.
Adjusted net loss widened 111.2% to $293 million, bringing total loss down 11% to $358 million.

History

Historical Context

Salesforce’s June 2004 IPO raised $110 million, establishing the first large-scale SaaS provider after its 1999 launch by Marc Benioff. The company’s rapid revenue growth, Dow Jones inclusion in 2020, and successive acquisitions created a model where enterprises adopt cloud tools despite early losses. This precedent frames MiniMax’s 2026 surge, which mirrors Salesforce’s early expansion strategy.

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Story summary

MiniMax posted first-half 2026 revenue of $116.6 million, up 283% year-over-year.
Enterprise services rose 703.1% to $73.9 million, making up 63.4% of revenue.
Annualized revenue run rate jumped to $800 million in August, up from $150 million in February.
Overseas markets contributed $70.83 million, 60.8% of total, serving over 2 million enterprise customers.
Adjusted net loss widened 111.2% to $293 million, bringing total loss down 11% to $358 million.

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