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Thinking Machines Lab seeks $1B at $40B valuation led by Accel
Thinking Machines Lab, an AI startup founded by ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, is in advanced talks to raise $1B+ at a $40B valuation, with existing investor Accel considering a lead role. The round underscores demand for frontier AI teams spun out from large labs.
WHY IT MATTERS
Highest valuation yet for a post-OpenAI founder exit; signals investor appetite to back talent-driven AI startups over horizontal model providers, reshaping who BFSI firms view as strategic AI partners.
Source: PYMNTS · 2026-09-03