AI Chip Startup SambaNova Raises $1B at $11B Valuation
emmanuelvivier · x · 2026-07-29
AI chip startup SambaNova has secured an initial $1 billion close in its Series F funding round at a reported valuation of $11 billion. The company plans to use the funds to accelerate its AI chips and infrastructure.
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