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Mistral AI Exceeds $24 Billion Valuation After Samsung-Led Investment Round

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The French artificial-intelligence startup said it had raised $3.48 billion from a pool of existing investors such as Samsung and ASML Holding, as well as new backers.

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Timeline · 2 reports

  1. 2026-09-08 07:27 · CNBC Technology
    Mistral bags $24 billion valuation as Samsung leads funding for Europe's AI champion
  2. 2026-09-08 05:34 · Wall Street Journal Technology
    Mistral AI Exceeds $24 Billion Valuation After Samsung-Led Investment Round

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