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Databricks Breaks the Bank with $10B Funding Round
Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi announced a staggering $10 billion raised in their latest funding round, dramatically exceeding the $3-4 billion target. Led by Thrive Capital alongside Andreessen Horowitz and others, the company’s valuation soars to $62 billion. Plans include turbocharging AI development, strategic acquisitions, and global expansion. Despite postponing their IPO amid economic jitters, Databricks flaunts 60% year-over-year growth and over 500 million-dollar customers, giving Snowflake a serious run for its data analytics money.
