N reportedly Inking $6B Licensing Deal and $1B Investment in Poolside
AccBalanced · x · 2026-08-21
Rumors suggest NVIDIA is structuring a Groq-like deal with Poolside, a coding AI startup. The terms include a non-exclusive $6 billion licensing agreement for Poolside's technology and models, alongside a $1 billion investment at a $12 billion pre-money valuation. Additionally, 109 Poolside employees have received offers to join NVIDIA, though founders are expected to continue running Poolside independently.
Related event: Report: Nvidia to License Poolside Models for $6B, Invest $1B(4 posts)→
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