SoftBank-backed surgical robotics company Noah Medical has begun preparations for a Hong Kong initial public offering, joining a wave of cutting-edge technology firms tapping the city’s international fundraising pool.The US-headquartered company aimed to raise more than US$100 million and planned to file its listing application as early as next year, according to founder Zhang Jian.“We want to expand our business in [mainland] China, and Hong Kong – as an international financial centre with a globally recognised stock exchange – is the natural choice for our listing,” Zhang said in an interview on the sidelines of MedTech World Asia in Hong Kong on Thursday.
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SoftBank-backed surgical robotics firm eyes Hong Kong listing to power mainland China push
Noah Medical, a surgical robotics company backed by SoftBank, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong. The US-headquartered firm intends to raise over US$100 million and plans to submit its listing application as early as next year.
Julie ZhangSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-28 · 05:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Noah Medical, a surgical robotics company backed by SoftBank, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong. The US-headquartered firm intends to raise over US$100 million and plans to submit its listing application as early as next year. Founder Zhang Jian stated that the company aims to expand its business in mainland China, making Hong Kong an ideal location for its listing due to its status as an international financial center with a globally recognized stock exchange. This move aligns with a trend of advanced technology companies seeking capital through Hong Kong's fundraising market.
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Hong Kong is chosen for listing due to its status as an international financial center.
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The company aims to raise over US$100 million.
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SoftBank-backed surgical robotics company Noah Medical is preparing for a Hong Kong IPO.
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The company wants to expand its business in mainland China.
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Noah Medical plans to file its listing application as early as next year.
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