Chinese autonomous driving technology company Pony AI started trading on the Nasdaq on Wednesday at $15 per share, securing it a valuation of $5.25 billion. That opening price is 15% higher than Pony’s offering price of $13, which itself was at the high end of its expected range.

(Reuters) -Shares of Pony AI opened about 15% above their offer price in their market debut on Wednesday, giving the robotaxi company a valuation of $5.25 billion, in an indication of a positive investor approach to China-based firms.