importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-10-06T20:00:30Z

Lambda AI Computing Startup Secures $4 Billion in Funding Ahead of 2027 IPO

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Lambda, an AI computing startup, is raising $4 billion at a $14.5 billion pre-money valuation ahead of its planned 2027 IPO, with a significant portion of its $50 billion backlog driven by a $35 billion commitment from Anthropic. The funding round, led by Coatue Management and Blackstone, comes as Lambda faces challenges in scaling data center operations amid rising debt and lender scrutiny.

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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