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AI-Computing Startup Lambda Is Raising $4 Billion in Final Round Before Planned IPO

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The Nvidia-backed company is targeting an IPO in 2027.

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  1. 2026-10-06 17:10 · Techmeme
    Sources: AI neocloud Lambda is raising up to $4B led by Blackstone and Coatue at a pre-money valuation of $14.5B in a final round before its planned IPO (Robbie Whelan/Wall Street Journal)
  2. 2026-10-06 16:45 · Wall Street Journal Technology
    AI-Computing Startup Lambda Is Raising $4 Billion in Final Round Before Planned IPO

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