This Chinese Big Data Firm Seeks a Big New York IPO

Jiguang, which gathers data through app developers, could be valued at $1.5 billion to $2 billion

Americans are becoming increasingly suspicious of companies that collect data on individuals and sell it to third parties. They could soon have the opportunity to invest in a Chinese big data company that does the same.

Shenzhen-based data aggregation company Jiguang is planning an initial public offering in New York in the second half of this year, according to people familiar with the matter. The company is looking to raise $300 million, which could value it at between $1.5 billion and $2 billion, the people said. Global...