Anthropic Eyes Record-Sized IPO; Nvidia to Pay $6B for Poolside License
创业邦 · wechat · 2026-08-22
Funding & M&A
- Anthropic IPO: Preparing to file by end of month, potentially matching or exceeding SpaceX's record.
- Nvidia x Poolside: Agreed to pay $6B for AI model software licensing and invest $1B at a $12B pre-money valuation.
- Broadcom Debt: Plans to raise over $60B in debt to fund AI chip projects.
Robotics & Hardware
- Zhenq Robotics: CEO confirms viral video of being kicked by robot was real, showcasing force evolution.
- Nvidia Moves: Jensen Huang's daughter visits Shenzhen firm for PhysAI integration; in talks with Korean chip startup Rebellions for potential investment/acquisition.
- Waymo Chip: Custom 5th-gen ASIC now deployed in Robotaxis to enhance sensing and navigation.
Product Launches
- DeepSeek Model: Launched experimental multimodal model DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp with significantly improved vision understanding.
- Doubao Update: PC version launched "Skills, Connectors, Partners" mode with custom skill support.
Company News
- Apple Pivot: Laid off 60 VR team members, shifting strategic focus to AI smart glasses (expected 2027).
- Kakao Split: Plans to split core business into KakaoAI and KakaoX to boost AI capabilities.
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