AI computing startup Lambda to raise $4B ahead of planned IPO | TechCrunch
The short version
Lambda, backed by Nvidia, is raising $4 billion at a $14.5 billion valuation ahead of a 2027 IPO.
Key takeaways
- Lambda's funding round is led by Coatue and Blackstone.
- The company reported a backlog growth from $15 billion to $50 billion.
- A significant portion of backlog is due to a deal with Anthropic.
- Lambda is focusing on raising capital before its IPO amid market uncertainties.
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