$50B AI startup valuation on an all-star team looks like a cheap acquisition option
ivan_bezdomny · x · 2026-09-12
Commenting on an AI startup raising at a $50B valuation based on an all-star team and partnerships, the author argues the real upside is if the team can do genuine AI-driven discovery — otherwise the team and IP likely just get acquired for tens of billions, making it a cheap option for investors. "I guess we are at this part of the cycle," given companies IPO-ing at $1T+.
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