AI company valuations stories

Aug 24, 2026

Nvidia discusses licensing deal with Perplexity AI at over $30 billion valuation

Nvidia is in discussions with AI search startup Perplexity AI about a licensing agreement that could value the company at over $30 billion, representing a roughly 3x increase from its previous valuation.

Aug 24, 20262 sources

Aug 13, 2026

Anthropic in talks to acquire AI startup Decart for $6 billion ahead of planned IPO

AI company Anthropic is in discussions to acquire Nvidia-backed startup Decart AI for approximately $6 billion, according to sources. The potential acquisition comes as Anthropic prepares for a reported $2 trillion IPO planned for October 2026, which would be the largest public offering ever.

Aug 13, 20264 sources

Aug 10, 2026

OpenAI Completes $7 Billion Employee Share Buyback at $852 Billion Valuation Ahead of Potential IPO

OpenAI has completed a secondary share sale totaling approximately $7 billion, allowing current and former employees to sell their holdings at an $852 billion company valuation. The buyback, funded by OpenAI's own capital, provides liquidity to employees as the company considers a potential public listing.

Aug 10, 20268 sources