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Aug 6, 2026

Ocean-powered AI data center startup Panthalassa raising $225M at nearly $2B valuation

Portland-based Panthalassa is reportedly raising approximately $225 million at a post-money valuation approaching $2 billion to develop AI data centers powered by ocean wave energy, addressing the tech industry's growing electricity demands.

Aug 6, 2026·2 sources
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  • ▪In May 2026, Panthalassa raised $140 million in funding at a valuation close to $1 billion from investors including Peter Thiel, John Doerr, and TIME Ventures.
  • ▪Panthalassa's reported $225 million financing round would value the startup at nearly $2 billion, roughly doubling its valuation from three months prior.
  • ▪The reported $225 million fundraising round for Panthalassa is being discussed with 8090 Industries and Hanwha Asset Management as co-leads.

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