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Thinking Machines eyes $1B funding at $40B valuation, led by Accel

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Thinking Machines, an AI lab founded by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, is reportedly in talks to raise $1 billion at a valuation of at least $40 billion. Accel is in discussions to lead this funding round, which would value the company below its previously sought $50 billion valuation. The company has an annual revenue run rate exceeding $100 million and recently launched Inkling, an open-weight model available on its Tinker platform. AI

IMPACT This funding round could accelerate the development and deployment of advanced AI models, potentially influencing the competitive landscape.

RANK_REASON Significant funding round for a prominent AI startup founded by a high-profile individual. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Thinking Machines eyes $1B funding at $40B valuation, led by Accel

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COVERAGE [1]

  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.

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