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Sources: Thinking Machines Lab is raising $5B led by Accel at a $40B pre-money valuation, more than tripling its valuation from its last public round last year (Business Insider)

Source: TECHMEME · NOV 05, 2026

Business Insider : Sources: Thinking Machines Lab is raising $5B led by Accel at a $40B pre-money valuation, more than tripling its valuation from its last public round last year — AI startup Thinking Machines Lab is set to close a fresh round of funding as soon as this week.

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