importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-10-19T18:37:27Z

Tenstorrent Secures $1.5B Funding at $6.2B Valuation for Open-Weight AI Chip Development

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Tenstorrent has raised $1.5 billion at a $6.2 billion valuation, doubling its valuation from 2024, to scale open-weight AI chips and video generation. The funding, led by Trace Capital and Innovation X, aims to challenge Nvidia's dominance in AI hardware, with Tenstorrent emphasizing independent growth post-receiving acquisition interest.

After drawing acquisition interest earlier this year, the Nvidia challenger raised $1.5 billion to remain independent.

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