Hong Kong / Singapore, 29 January 2026 – PatSnap, a SoftBank-backed intellectual-property data and analytics provider, is considering a dual listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Singapore Exchange (SGX) as it explores equity-market opportunities in Asia, according to people familiar with the matter.
Founded in 2007, PatSnap offers data solutions and analytics tools to more than 15,000 companies worldwide, helping clients manage and derive insights from patent and intellectual-property data across industries. Its shareholder base includes major investors such as SoftBank Group, Tencent and other venture funds.
Dual Listing Plans Under Discussion
- Listing locations: PatSnap is evaluating a simultaneous or dual IPO in Hong Kong and Singapore, a strategy increasingly favoured by Asian tech firms seeking broader investor bases.
- Target fundraising: The company is reportedly considering raising US$300 million to US$400 million through the share sales.
- Status: Deliberations are ongoing, and key details, including timing, listing size and venue timing, are still under discussion, with no final decision announced.
A dual listing could bolster both exchanges’ appeal to technology and data-analytics firms, adding to Hong Kong’s push to attract high-growth issuers while supporting Singapore’s revival of its initial public offering (IPO) market. Singapore’s first-time share sales reached a six-year high in 2025, reflecting renewed investor interest and improved liquidity in the region.
