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Rebellions Announces $400M to Accelerate AI Inference Chip Expansion Ahead of IPO

South Korean AI chip startup Rebellions has secured an additional $400 million in funding, led by Mirae Asset Financial Group and the Korea National Growth Fund, as it prepares for a potential public listing later this year. The raise brings the company’s total funding to approximately $850 million and values the business at around $2.34 billion.

Founded in 2020, Rebellions focuses on AI inference chips, a segment gaining importance as large language models scale into real-world applications. CEO Sunghyun Park has emphasized the industry shift toward efficient, scalable inference infrastructure.

The company also introduced two new AI infrastructure platforms, RebelRack and RebelPOD, designed for large-scale deployment. Chief Business Officer Marshall Choy is leading global expansion efforts across the U.S., Asia, and the Middle East, as Rebellions builds partnerships with cloud providers, governments, and telecom operators.

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