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AI Computing Startup Lambda to Raise $4B Ahead of Planned IPO
Lambda, a prominent AI cloud provider, is reportedly raising up to $4 billion in a new funding round. This capital injection aims to bolster the company's valuation to $14.5 billion as it prepares for a public market debut in 2027. The funding is led by Coatue Management and Blackstone. While the company reports a massive $50 billion backlog, a significant portion of this growth is attributed to a single major contract with AI lab Anthropic, highlighting the concentrated nature of its current revenue stream.