External (via citation)Tuesday, August 25, 2026 3 min read
AI
Sources: Poolside Strikes $6 Billion Licensing Deal with Nvidia & Raises $1 Billion for Remaining Company at $12 Billion Valuation
Poolside AI has secured a $6 billion non-exclusive licensing deal with Nvidia and a separate $1 billion investment at a $12 billion pre-money valuation. The total transaction value reaches $7 billion across the two components. The licens…
Key takeaways
- 01The licensing deal is non-exclusive, meaning Nvidia gains access to Poolside's technology while Poolside retains rights to license elsewhere.
- 02Details were revealed through a letter to investors obtained by Newcomer.
Poolside AI has secured a $6 billion non-exclusive licensing deal with Nvidia and a separate $1 billion investment at a $12 billion pre-money valuation. The total transaction value reaches $7 billion across the two components. The licensing deal is non-exclusive, meaning Nvidia gains access to Poolside's technology while Poolside retains rights to license elsewhere. Details were revealed through a letter to investors obtained by Newcomer.
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