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Moonshot AI

Chinese AI company developing LLMs

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CORE INFO

$2B
Total Funding
Series D+
Round
2023
Founded
200
Team Size
Beijing, China
Headquarters

Moonshot AI is a Beijing-based company that specializes in developing large language models and AI assistant products, catering to businesses and professionals seeking advanced AI solutions for productivity and research.

  • Moonshot AI recently raised $2 billion in a Series E funding round led by Long-Z Investments, valuing the company at approximately $20 billion.techcrunch.com
  • The Kimi AI Assistant, launched in October 2023, offers features like document analysis and coding assistance, and operates on a tiered subscription model.techradar.com
  • Kimi has tens of millions of professional users monthly, highlighting its widespread adoption and utility in various industries.techcrunch.com

WHY WE WOULD WORK AT MOONSHOT AI

Innovative AI Products

Join a team that's pioneering advanced AI solutions like the Kimi AI Assistant, designed to enhance productivity through cutting-edge features such as document analysis and coding assistance.

Focus on AGI

Contribute to the mission of achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI), working on foundational models that push the boundaries of what's possible in AI.

Strong Financial Backing

Be part of a rapidly growing company valued at $20 billion, backed by significant investments from major players like Long-Z Investments and Alibaba.

Collaborative Culture

Work alongside a talented team of approximately 200 employees, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and knowledge sharing.

Recognized Achievements

Join a company that has quickly gained recognition in the AI space, with products like Kimi K2 outperforming competitors in key benchmarks.

Cutting-Edge Technology

Engage with state-of-the-art technologies, including the Mixture-of-Experts architecture in the Kimi K2 model, designed for efficient large-scale processing.

MARKET AND TRACTION

KEY METRICS

✦ KEY METRIC
  • Total funding raised: $2 billion

  • Current valuation: Approximately $20 billion post-money

  • Team size: Approximately 200 employees as of 2024

  • Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR): Over $200 million as of April 2026
  • GROWTH TACTICS

  • Launched the Kimi AI Assistant in October 2023, quickly gaining traction among professional users.

  • Operates on a tiered subscription model for Kimi users, enhancing user engagement and revenue generation.

  • Offers paid developer APIs for businesses, expanding market reach and integration opportunities.
  • MARKET POSITION

  • Positioned as one of China's leading AI companies, competing with major players in the global AI landscape.

  • Recognized for innovative products like Kimi K2 and K3 models, which are designed to rival top American models at a lower cost.

  • Aims to advance artificial general intelligence (AGI), focusing on cutting-edge AI solutions across various industries.
  • TOTAL ADDRESSABLE MARKET

  • Targets industries requiring advanced AI capabilities, including technology, research, and productivity sectors.

  • The demand for open-source AI solutions is rapidly increasing, providing significant growth opportunities for Moonshot AI's products.
  • NOTABLE CUSTOMERS

  • Specific client information is not publicly disclosed, but the Kimi AI Assistant has tens of millions of professional users monthly.

  • The company's products are utilized across various sectors, indicating a broad market appeal and potential for customer acquisition.
  • PRODUCT AND TECH

    Kimi AI Assistant

    Launched in October 2023, Kimi is an AI assistant designed to enhance productivity through features like document analysis, coding assistance, and website generation, making it a versatile tool for professionals.

    Kimi K2 Model

    Released in July 2025, the Kimi K2 is a 1-trillion-parameter open-weight large language model utilizing a Mixture-of-Experts architecture, optimized for efficient large-scale processing and advanced AI applications.

    Kimi K3 Model

    The Kimi K3, introduced in July 2026, boasts 2.8 trillion parameters and native multimodal support, enabling it to handle complex tasks such as long-horizon coding and deep reasoning, positioning it as a leading model in the AI landscape.

    Tiered Subscription Model

    Moonshot AI operates on a tiered subscription model for Kimi users, providing various access levels to its AI capabilities, which allows businesses and individuals to choose plans that best fit their needs.

    Mooncake Serving Platform

    This innovative platform employs a KVCache-centric disaggregated architecture for efficient LLM serving, separating prefill and decoding clusters to optimize performance and scalability in AI applications.

    COMPANY CULTURE

    Values

  • Commitment to advancing artificial general intelligence (AGI)

  • Focus on innovation and cutting-edge technology

  • Dedication to optimal energy conversion into intelligence

  • Emphasis on collaboration and teamwork in AI development

  • Integrity and transparency in operations
  • Operating Principles

  • Prioritize user-centric design in product development

  • Foster an environment of continuous improvement and learning

  • Encourage open-source contributions and community engagement

  • Maintain agility and adaptability in a fast-paced industry

  • Uphold ethical standards in AI deployment and usage
  • Benefits

  • Competitive compensation packages and equity options

  • Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement

  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance

  • Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies

  • Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
  • Learning & Growth

  • Regular training sessions and workshops on AI advancements

  • Mentorship programs for new employees and interns

  • Encouragement of participation in industry conferences and events

  • Support for pursuing further education and certifications

  • Knowledge-sharing initiatives among team members
  • Team Cadence

  • Weekly team meetings to align on goals and progress

  • Monthly all-hands meetings to share company updates

  • Agile sprints for project management and delivery

  • Regular feedback loops to enhance team collaboration

  • Celebrations of milestones and achievements to foster morale
  • HIRING SIGNAL

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    GTM · 3
    Design · 1
    G&A · 2
    Operations · 4
    Engineering · 8
    Top Locations
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    Denton
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    Lewisville
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    Lewisville, TX
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    Denton and Lewisville
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    KEY COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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    Jul 29, 2026FUNDINGMoonshot AI Raises $3.5B at $35B Valuationbloomberg.com
    May 7, 2026FUNDINGKimi chatbot maker Moonshot AI Valued at $20 Billion in Meituan-Led Round - Bloombergbloomberg.com
    Mar 14, 2026FUNDINGChina AI Startup Moonshot Snags Funds at $18 Billion Valuation - Bloombergbloomberg.com
    Feb 21, 2024FUNDINGChina's Moonshot AI zooms to $2.5B valuation, raising $1B for an LLM focused on long context | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com
    Aug 5, 2024FUNDINGTencent Joins $300 Million Financing for China’s AI Unicorn - Bloombergbloomberg.com
    Feb 17, 2026FUNDINGChina’s AI StartupMoonshot Targets $10 Billion Value With Latest Funding Round - Bloombergbloomberg.com
    Jul 30, 2026INTERVIEW"Different Organizations Allow Different Things to Emerge": Yang Zhilin's First In-Depth Interview | GeekParkabout.geekpark.net
    “Different Organizations Allow Different Things to Emerge”about.geekpark.net · Jul 30, 2026
    Jul 16, 2026PRODUCTChina's open-weight Kimi model stuns AI world with frontier-level resultsaxios.com
    Jul 13, 2025PRODUCTMoonshot AI's Kimi K2 outperforms GPT-4 in key benchmarks – and it's freeventurebeat.com
    Sep 10, 2026CONTROVERSYAnthropic details distillation campaigns from Alibaba, Moonshot AI, and DeepSeektechcrunch.com
    Aug 7, 2024FOUNDER PROFILEMeet Yang Zhilin: Moonshot AI founder builds business in the mould of ByteDance, OpenAI | South China Morning Postscmp.com
    Dec 31, 2025FUNDINGMoonshot AI, a Chinese AI startup behind Kimi, closed a $500M Series Ctwitter.com
    Feb 1, 2025AWARDMooncake: Trading More Storage for Less Computation — A KVCache-centric Architecture for Serving LLM Chatbot | USENIXusenix.org
    Mar 23, 2026PRESSCursor admits its new coding model was built on top of Moonshot AI's Kimitechcrunch.com
    Jul 29, 2026CUSTOMER WINTogether AI announces strategic partnership with Moonshot AI to natively serve Kimi modelstogether.ai