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TMTPOST -- Chinese AI unicorn Stepfun has has completed a new round of funding, raising several hundred million dollars. The round attracted a diverse group of investors, including state-owned capital, strategic backers, and financial investors. Core investors include Shanghai State-owned Capital Investment Co. and its affiliated funds, as well as Tencent Investments, 5Y Capital, and Qiming Venture Partners, among others.

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