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Tenstorrent hits $6.2B valuation to scale open-weight AI chips

Source: TechCrunch VentureMarina TemkinOctober 19, 2026
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The chip startup Tenstorrent, positioned as an Nvidia challenger in AI chip design, secured $1.5 billion in funding to achieve a $6.2 billion valuation. The round enabled the company to maintain independence after reportedly receiving acquisition offers earlier in the year.

Key points

  • Raised $1.5 billion at $6.2B valuation
  • Positioned as Nvidia competitor in AI chips
  • Chose independence over acquisition

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