Nvidia is reportedly in discussions to help secure approximately $250 billion in financing for OpenAI as part of a landmark data center development in the United States, highlighting the growing race among leading technology companies to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure.

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Taking total funds raise to more than half a billion this round was led by  Radical ventures, joined by 8VC, Union Square Ventures, NVIDIA and others.

Benchmark Raises $2B

Benchmark Capital, a Silicon Valley VC firm, has closed commitments of $2 billion across two new funds 📈💰. This marks a significant shift from its historical strategy, with a $1.25 billion vehicle for later-stage investments and a $750 million early-stage fund. The firm is adapting its strategy to the AI era, recognizing the need for more capital and diverse investment stages. What do you think is the most significant impact of this shift on the startup ecosystem?

San Francisco, CA — Elon Musk is pushing back against widespread reports that his artificial intelligence company, xAI, is seeking a new round of funding at a possible $200 billion valuation. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO took to his social platform X to address the rumors, stating unequivocally, “These rumors are false. xAI is not seeking funding right now. We have plenty of capital.”

The denial comes after several major financial outlets reported that xAI was in talks with global investors, including sovereign wealth funds, to secure new capital. The speculation followed a period of rapid growth for xAI, which has quickly established itself as a major player in the generative AI space with its Grok chatbot and a series of high-profile product launches.

A Meteoric Rise in AI

Since its launch in late 2023, xAI has moved aggressively to compete with industry leaders OpenAI and Google. The company’s Grok model has seen several significant upgrades, most recently with the release of Grok-4, which integrates advanced language, vision, and coding capabilities. This relentless pace of innovation has fueled investor interest and led to speculation about the company’s valuation and future funding needs.

Capital Position and Investor Interest

xAI recently completed a $10 billion capital raise, split between debt and equity, to support the construction of a massive AI data center and accelerate product development. Market analysts say that while Musk’s denial appears definitive for now, the company’s ambitious roadmap and the broader frenzy around artificial intelligence are likely to keep it in the investor spotlight.

Looking Ahead