Mistral bags $24 billion valuation as Samsung leads funding for Europe's AI champion
Mistral 估值达 240 亿美元，三星主导其欧洲人工智能领军者融资。Mistral 押注开源权重 AI 模型以与 OpenAI、Anthropic 等玩家竞争。
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French artificial intelligence startup Mistral AI completed a new round of financing on September 8, 2026, with a total amount of $3.48 billion. This round was led by Samsung and ASML Holding, with existing investors including Samsung, ASML Holding, and new investors also joining in. This financing increased Mistral AI’s valuation to over $24 billion. Mistral AI plans to focus on open-source AI models, aiming to compete with international rivals such as OpenAI and Anthropic, and to solidify its position as a leading player in artificial intelligence in Europe.
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Mistral AI 获三星等领投，估值超 240 亿美元
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Mistral AI completed a Samsung-led investment
French AI company Mistral AI received a new round of financing led by Samsung and ASML Holding, with a financing amount of $3.48 billion. This investment came from existing investors such as Samsung and ASML Holding, as well as new shareholders. This round of financing increased Mistral AI’s…
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Mistral AI Exceeds $24 Billion Valuation After Samsung-Led Investment Round
法国人工智能初创公司 Mistral AI 获得由三星（Samsung）和 ASML Holding 领投的新一轮融资，融资金额为 34.8 亿美元。此次投资来自现有投资者如三星、ASML Holding 以及新加入的资方。该轮融资使 Mistral AI 的估值超过 240 亿美元。