2026-01-18 12:25:12

The fundraising story in the AI large model track is heating up again. According to reports, top global venture capital firms plan to make a significant investment in a leading AI company, with a target funding scale exceeding $25 billion and a post-investment valuation soaring to $350 billion. The participants in this round are considered a豪华阵容— not only top-tier VCs like Sequoia Capital, but also Microsoft and NVIDIA have each committed investments, totaling $15 billion. Well-known investment institutions such as GIC of Singapore and Coatue are also participating.

Regarding this company's fundraising history, after the Series E round in March 2025, the valuation was still $61.5 billion. In just a few months, the valuation has increased more than fivefold, with an astonishing growth rate. The funds are mainly used for large model development, expanding computing infrastructure, AI safety alignment, and rapid commercialization.

From an industry perspective, this is no longer just simple news about fundraising. The entire AI field's competitive threshold is being raised, with increasing demand for computing power from large model companies, and fierce competition for top talent. This is a clear positive signal for upstream chip companies and infrastructure providers. Investors in the secondary market are also paying attention to related computing power and application targets, as such high funding enthusiasm inevitably triggers chain reactions.

Of course, these details are still primarily based on media reports, and official announcements have not yet been made, so the final investment amount and specific terms may still be adjusted. But from the trend, the capital war in the AI field is far from over.

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PonziWhisperer

· 01-18 12:51

Fivefold valuation growth? This number is way too outrageous, it feels like a bubble is being blown They were hyping it up so aggressively before the official announcement, it's normal for it to shrink later The chip sector is definitely going to benefit from this wave, but don't be brainwashed by the financing figures Still the same point, large financing amounts ≠ strong profitability, it depends on whether commercialization can be achieved Microsoft and NVIDIA pouring so much money in, they’re definitely not doing charity Another capital feast, investors should be cautious This valuation growth rate is like a Ponzi scheme, who ends up paying the bill isn’t certain The demand for computing power is real, but the prices are being driven up too exaggeratedly Let’s wait for the official announcement, anything said now is just pie in the sky

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JustAnotherWallet

· 01-18 12:44

$350 billion valuation? Wow, the growth rate is really incredible, more than five times in a few months... --- Microsoft and Nvidia are both pouring money in, this will definitely energize the chip sector. --- Wait, the official announcement hasn't been made yet, and the media are already hyping it up? --- With such strong demand for computing power, I need to pay attention to related infrastructure stocks. --- $25 billion... how many models could this money produce? --- From $61.5 billion to $350 billion, just a few months, isn't that a bit outrageous? --- The capital war isn't over; is this the rhythm to wipe out all competitors? --- But on the other hand, which company is it exactly, so mysterious?

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failed_dev_successful_ape

· 01-18 12:33

Another sky-high financing, is it real this time or not? --- Fivefold increase? I just want to know when it will start making money. --- Chip concept stocks are about to take off again, there's potential. --- Microsoft and Nvidia are both here, this market is indeed big enough. --- No official announcement yet, media is already hyping it, I know this routine too well. --- Valuation of 350 billion... feels like a bubble about to burst. --- Both financing and computing power, all the money is being spent here. --- The demand for computing power is so strong, mining machine manufacturers are going crazy. --- Fivefold growth, I just smile and say nothing. --- Let's see who gets cut again this time.

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MerkleTreeHugger

· 01-18 12:27

$350 billion valuation? Outrageous, a fivefold increase and it broke out in just a few months --- Microsoft and NVIDIA are betting together, this fire is really burning fiercely --- Another funding news, it feels like the AI circle is endlessly burning money --- Chip manufacturers should be laughing now, as computing power demand becomes more intense, it's definitely a bloodsucking pump --- Without an official announcement, the rumors are flying, but if it really happens, it will be another story --- $350 billion? I think this is not just funding news, it's clearly an escalation of the betting game --- From 615 to 3500, this growth rate makes me wonder if it's all just hype --- Sequoia, Microsoft, NVIDIA are all involved, the secondary market is probably going to be turbulent again in the second half of the year --- Basically, it's about the bottleneck of computing power; whoever controls the chips wins --- The capital war isn't over, right? Then I'll just quietly watch the money-burning show continue to unfold

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