Joerg Hiller
Nov 04, 2025 22:05
Canaan Inc. has announced a strategic equity investment of $72 million from Brevan Howard, Galaxy Digital, and Weiss Asset Management, strengthening its financial position and aligning with institutional investors.
Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN), a leading innovator in the crypto mining sector, has announced a significant strategic investment from prominent institutional investors. According to PR Newswire, Brevan Howard’s BH Digital division, Galaxy Digital, and Weiss Asset Management have collectively invested $72 million in Canaan. This capital influx is through the purchase of American depositary shares (ADSs), each representing 15 Class A ordinary shares of the company.
Strategic Shift in Capital Markets Strategy
This investment marks a pivotal shift in Canaan’s approach to capital markets, aligning it with three renowned, fundamentals-driven investment firms. The transaction reflects Canaan’s robust fundamentals and its disciplined growth strategy, as noted by Nangeng Zhang, Canaan’s Chairman and CEO. Zhang expressed gratitude towards the investors and highlighted the company’s ongoing commitment to innovation and growth within the Bitcoin ecosystem.
The investment is expected to bolster Canaan’s financial position, reducing dependency on future capital raises through potentially dilutive financing structures. The capital will be allocated towards high-return projects focused on utility-grade computing and energy infrastructure, enhancing asset efficiency and long-term revenue visibility.
Details of the Investment
The involved parties have entered into securities purchase agreements for the issuance of approximately 63.7 million ADSs at a purchase price of $1.131 per ADS, in a registered direct offering. Notably, no warrants, options, or derivatives were issued as part of this transaction, underscoring the investors’ confidence in Canaan’s future.
The securities will be offered under an effective shelf registration statement on Form F-3, with further details to be filed in a Form 6-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The closings of the transactions are anticipated to occur on November 6, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.
About Canaan Inc.
Founded in 2013, Canaan Inc. specializes in ASIC high-performance computing chip design, production, and software services. The company is renowned for its pioneering work in crypto mining technology and was the first to introduce ASIC technology-based mining machines under the Avalon brand. Canaan went public in 2019 on the Nasdaq Global Market.
This investment signifies a vote of confidence from the global investment community in Canaan’s technology and strategic direction, positioning it well for future advancements in the cryptocurrency and high-performance computing landscape.
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