Moonshot AI to operate in Singapore, jobs post shows
Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI is expanding its operations into Singapore, according to a sales job posting on LinkedIn dated October 20. The role seeks candidates with experience in sales, venture capital, or engineering to help build revenue and strategic partnerships in the region. Moonshot did not immediately respond to requests for comment on these plans.
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- Moonshot AI posted a Singapore sales job on Oct 20 to build revenue and partnerships.
- The company launched Kimi K3 in July, claiming it is the largest open-weight AI system.
- Moonshot’s Singapore entity, renamed Novascent in June 2026, was incorporated in July 2023.
The Beijing-based company recently launched the Kimi K3 model in July, which it claims is the world’s largest open-weight AI system with performance close to Anthropic’s models. Business registry records indicate that Moonshot established a Singapore entity in July 2023, which was later renamed Novascent in June 2026.
Moonshot AI is backed by major Chinese tech firms, including Tencent Holdings, Meituan, and China Mobile. This expansion marks a significant step for the startup as it seeks to establish a stronger market presence outside of China.
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straitstimes.com · 21 October 2026
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