Databricks targets $188 billion valuation in Coatue-led funding round

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Databricks has signed a term sheet for a strategic funding round that values the company at $188 billion. The round is led by existing investor Coatue and will include additional new and existing investors, with closing expected later this summer. The company plans to use the new capital to accelerate its AI strategy, double down on its Unity AI Gateway multi-AI governance solution, support future AI acquisitions, and deepen AI research. Databricks offers a platform for ingesting, analyzing, and building AI applications using complex data from various sources, competing with Snowflake and widely seen as a public listing candidate alongside OpenAI and Anthropic.

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Snowflake Inc.
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Databricks' $188B valuation and AI strategy intensifies competition with Snowflake.

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Databricks, Inc.Private▲ Positive
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Databricks secured a funding round at a $188B valuation, boosting its financial position.

Coatue Management, LLCPrivate▲ Positive
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Coatue is leading the funding round, indicating a strategic investment.

AnthropicPrivate± Mixed
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OpenAIPrivate± Mixed
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