Topic: record fundraising

  • Anthropic eyes $100bn raise, dwarfing Europe's biggest IPO

    Anthropic eyes $100bn raise, dwarfing Europe's biggest IPO

    Anthropic is reportedly preparing a public listing that could raise around $100 billion, potentially surpassing the largest IPO in European history and SpaceX's previous fundraising record, with a valuation of at least $2 trillion being modeled by investors. The listing could occur as early as Oc...

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  • Milan's Domyn raises $1B+ in Europe's largest AI funding round

    Milan's Domyn raises $1B+ in Europe's largest AI funding round

    Domyn, a Milan-based AI startup, raised over $1 billion, but the round is composed of only 10% equity and 90% debt,a highly unusual structure for a mega-round. The debt-heavy approach lets Domyn secure massive capital while avoiding significant ownership dilution, appealing to founders who want t...

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  • SK Hynix plans $29 billion US IPO, potentially largest ADR ever

    SK Hynix plans $29 billion US IPO, potentially largest ADR ever

    SK Hynix plans to raise up to $29 billion through an ADR listing on Nasdaq on July 10, which would surpass Alibaba’s 2014 debut to become the largest ADR sale on record. The entire proceeds will fund capacity expansion, including chip fabrication and packaging plants in South Korea and equipment ...

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  • SoftBank's $40B Loan Signals OpenAI IPO in 2026

    SoftBank's $40B Loan Signals OpenAI IPO in 2026

    SoftBank has secured a $40 billion unsecured loan with a 12-month term, directly linked to funding its $30 billion pledge in OpenAI's recent $110 billion funding round. The loan's short maturity strongly suggests lenders anticipate a major liquidity event for SoftBank, aligning with speculation t...

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