Sharon AI to Move Forward with ASX Float Following Nasdaq IPO
Australian Financial Review
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- Date Published
- 19 Feb 2026
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- 1
- Australian
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- 19 Feb 2026, 12:30 am
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The $US727 million market cap Nasdaq listing will now provide a reference point for the local listing, due in March.
Summary
Sharon AI, a cloud operator and computing infrastructure provider, is advancing its plans for a public offering on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) following its successful $727 million market capitalization Nasdaq IPO. This move is expected to set a benchmark for its upcoming local listing, providing insights for investors interested in the technology and AI infrastructure sector. While the article primarily covers corporate finance and market strategies, it indirectly touches upon the increasing significance of AI infrastructure in the technology landscape. However, the discussion lacks detailed analysis of AI safety or governance implications, focusing more on financial aspects rather than existential or catastrophic AI risks.
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CompaniesStreet TalkPrint articleSarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma RapaportFeb 19, 2026 – 11.15amAI cloud operator and computing infrastructure provider Sharon AI gave its backers something to cheer about on Thursday morning.Sharon AI founder Andrew Leece. Louie DouvisLoading...Sarah Thompson has co-edited Street Talk since 2009, specialising in private equity, investment banking, M&A and equity capital markets stories. Prior to that, she spent 10 years in London as a markets and M&A reporter at Bloomberg and Dow Jones. Email Sarah at sarah.thompson@afr.comKanika Sood is a journalist based in Sydney who writes for the Street Talk column. Email Kanika at kanika.sood@afr.com.auEmma Rapaport is a co-editor of the Street Talk column. Prior to that, she was a markets reporter at The Australian Financial Review. Connect with Emma on Twitter. Email Emma at emma.rapaport@afr.comSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreStreet TalkCapital raisingIPOData centresData Centre Gold RushInvestment bankingSee all Street Talk