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Lambda raises $4B at $14.5B valuation ahead of IPO, fueled by Anthropic deal

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AI computing startup Lambda is reportedly raising up to $4 billion at a $14.5 billion pre-money valuation in what could be its final private funding round before a planned 2027 IPO. The round is being led by Coatue Management and Blackstone Inc. A significant portion of Lambda's backlog growth is attributed to a $35 billion commitment from Anthropic, highlighting the company's reliance on major AI lab contracts for its valuation. AI

IMPACT This funding round signals continued strong investor appetite for AI infrastructure providers, especially those securing large contracts with major AI labs.

RANK_REASON Significant funding round for an AI infrastructure company preparing for an IPO. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Lambda raises $4B at $14.5B valuation ahead of IPO, fueled by Anthropic deal

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  1. TechCrunch AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Rebecca Bellan ·

    AI computing startup Lambda to raise $4B ahead of planned IPO

    Nvidia-backed Lambda is raising up to $4 billion at a $14.5 billion pre-money valuation ahead of a planned 2027 IPO, led by Coatue and Blackstone.

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