AI computing startup Lambda to raise $4B ahead of planned IPO

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What happened

Nvidia-backed Lambda is raising up to $4 billion at a $14.5 billion pre-money valuation ahead of a planned 2027 IPO, led by Coatue and Blackstone.

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  • Nvidia-backed Lambda is raising up to $4 billion at a $14.5 billion pre-money valuation ahead of a planned 2027 IPO, led by Coatue and Blackstone.
  • Reported by TechCrunch and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:00:30 UTC.

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