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ALIBABA INVESTS $300M IN EX-STAFFER'S AI TESTING STARTUP

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THU, SEP 10, 2026

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Alibaba Group is leading a $300 million funding round in UniPat AI, an AI training and benchmarking startup, valuing the company at $2.5 billion. The investment marks backing for a former intern's venture.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. will lead the investment round in UniPat AI, a startup focused on AI model training and benchmarking. The $300 million injection values the nascent company at $2.5 billion. UniPat AI develops tools for testing and evaluating AI systems, addressing a critical need as enterprises scale their AI deployments. The company's benchmarking services help organizations assess model performance and reliability. The funding underscores Alibaba's continued investment in AI infrastructure and supporting startups in the sector. The backing also represents confidence in the company's founder, a former Alibaba intern, and their vision for AI evaluation tools. The investment comes as major tech companies compete to dominate AI-related infrastructure and tooling. Alibaba has positioned itself as a significant player in cloud computing and AI services through its Alibaba Cloud division.

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