CoreWeave Plans $3 Billion IPO Amid Rapid AI Growth

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Nov 23, 2024
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CoreWeave, an AI cloud platform based in Roseland, New Jersey, is planning an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States in the second quarter of next year. The company's valuation may exceed $35 billion, with a fundraising goal of over $3 billion, according to reports.

Led by co-founder and CEO Michael Intrator, CoreWeave was established in 2017 as a cryptocurrency mining company. It has since secured investments from notable firms, including Nvidia (NVDA, Financial), Magnetar Capital, Coatue Management, Jane Street, JPMorgan Asset Management, and Fidelity. The company is building data centers powered by Nvidia chips to meet the global demand for AI computing power.

Recently, CoreWeave raised $650 million in credit financing, pushing its valuation to $23 billion. With these developments, the company is positioning itself as a leader in the AI cloud platform sector, looking to capitalize on the increasing need for advanced computing solutions.

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