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MINIMAX DOUBLES REVENUE TO $300M ON NEW MODEL

AI DESK1 MIN READ
THU, MAY 28, 2026

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Chinese AI startup MiniMax Group has more than doubled its annualized revenue to at least $300 million in two months. The company is preparing to launch its next flagship model to attract developers and enterprise customers.

MiniMax's rapid revenue growth reflects intensifying competition in China's AI sector. The startup is positioning itself against larger competitors by targeting both developer communities and enterprise clients with new model capabilities. The timing of the new flagship model release is strategic, as it aims to expand MiniMax's market share during a period of heightened demand for AI solutions. The company's focus on developer engagement and enterprise partnerships suggests a dual approach to penetrating different market segments. MiniMax joins a growing list of Chinese AI companies scaling operations to compete globally. The sector has seen accelerating investment and innovation as companies race to develop competitive large language models and AI applications. The $300 million annualized revenue figure represents significant growth for the relatively young upstart, though the competitive landscape remains crowded with both domestic and international players.

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