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Databricks' $8 Billion Funding Surge Redefines Path to IPO in AI Boom

Word on the StreetTuesday, Nov 26, 2024 4:00 pm ET
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San Francisco-based Databricks is securing significant investment, with its latest financing round potentially raising at least $5 billion. Insiders indicate the round could amass up to $8 billion, bringing the company’s valuation to a substantial $55 billion.

This infusion of capital is strategically aimed at facilitating stock sales by Databricks employees, thereby alleviating the pressure for liquidity events such as an IPO. Consequently, the much-anticipated public listing of Databricks is no longer an immediate necessity.

Founded in 2013, Databricks offers software solutions that empower businesses to organize their data and develop generative AI products. Its services utilize machine learning to assist clients, ranging from AT&T to Walgreens, in deciphering and comprehending massive data sets.

This round of financing is poised to be a standout in what is shaping up to be a lucrative year for AI investment. According to CB Insights, one-third of this year's venture funding has been channeled into AI startups, underscoring the sector's growing appeal. In a benchmarking event, OpenAI set records with a $66 billion raise at a $157 billion valuation earlier this year.

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GoStockYourself
11/26
$WBA is counting on Wentworth to get things back on track, especially as MNA activity is set to rebound once rates drop over the next year or two. This could be challenging since lower rates may be necessary for customers to purchase boots and Village MD services.
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grailly
11/26
Do you think $WBA has a chance, at least?
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smooth_and_rough
11/26
$WBA
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Dosimetry4Ever
11/26
Might grab more $DBRK before IPO news drops
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threefold_law
11/26
$55B valuation is insane. Databricks is the real deal, but let's see who bites on that $8B round. 🤔
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lookingforfinaltix
11/26
Databricks valiant effort, but OpenAI's record tough
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anonymus431
11/26
Generative AI boom ain't stopping, who's holding $DBRK?
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CantaloupeWarm1524
11/26
AI is hot 🔥, but is Databricks undervalued or just a cash-out play? 🤑
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LabDaddy59
11/26
Databricks going 🚀 with AI, IPO might stall
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_punter_
11/26
Big money flowing, $55B valuation is insane!
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confused-student1028
11/26
Databricks is playing chess while others are playing checkers. Valuation at $55B and still raising more? They're banking on AI gold. Watching how this pans out is like waiting for $TSLA to go to Mars. Let's see who joins the AI space race.
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