Databricks raises $5B at $190B valuation amid massive investor demand
emmanuelvivier · x · 2026-08-15
Data and AI company Databricks has raised $5 billion in funding, reaching a $190 billion valuation. CEO Ali Ghodsi revealed that the company initially aimed to raise just $1 billion, but overwhelming investor interest triggered by media reports forced them to increase the round. The oversubscription highlights the immense market demand for AI infrastructure.
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