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Thinking Machines seeks $1B at $40B valuation, Accel may lead round · 2 sources tracked

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Thinking Machines, an AI lab founded by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, is reportedly in discussions to raise $1 billion at a valuation of at least $40 billion. Accel is in talks to lead this funding round, which would value the company below its previously sought $50 billion valuation from late last year. The startup has achieved an annual revenue run rate exceeding $100 million, reflecting a high revenue multiple for the proposed valuation. This follows a previous $2 billion seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz. AI

IMPACT This funding round could accelerate Thinking Machines' development and market penetration in the AI space, potentially increasing competition with established players like OpenAI.

RANK_REASON Significant funding round for a prominent AI startup.

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. TechCrunch AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Marina Temkin ·

    Accel reportedly in talks to lead $1B round for Thinking Machines at $40B valuation

    The high-profile startup's annual revenue run rate stands at at over $100 million.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Accel is in talks to lead a 1B USD funding round for Thinking Machines at a 40B USD valuation, according to reports. The former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati's startup

    Accel is in talks to lead a 1B USD funding round for Thinking Machines at a 40B USD valuation, according to reports. The former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati's startup has already achieved over 100M USD in annual revenue run rate. https:// techcrunch.com/2026/09/03/acce l-reportedly-in-…

    LINKS techcrunch.com/…/accel-reportedly-in-talk…

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