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Mistral AI Boosts Valuation to €21 Billion in Samsung-Led Round

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Mistral AI has raised €3 billion ($3.5 billion) at a valuation of more than €21 billion from investors led by Samsung Electronics Co. to fund the development of artificial intelligence models and build computing infrastructure.

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Timeline · 6 reports

  1. 2026-09-08 07:45 · The Decoder
    Mistral AI raises 3 billion euros in Europe's largest-ever tech funding round despite lagging behind rivals
  2. 2026-09-08 07:27 · CNBC Technology
    Mistral bags $24 billion valuation as Samsung leads funding for Europe's AI champion
  3. 2026-09-08 05:34 · Wall Street Journal Technology
    Mistral AI Exceeds $24 Billion Valuation After Samsung-Led Investment Round
  4. 2026-09-08 05:02 · AlphaSignal
    Mistral Closes Europe's Biggest AI Round at €21 Billion Led by Samsung
  5. 2026-09-08 05:00 · Bloomberg AI
    Mistral AI Raises €3 Billion With Samsung Leading the Round
  6. 2026-09-08 05:00 · Bloomberg AI
    Mistral AI Boosts Valuation to €21 Billion in Samsung-Led Round

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