ASML's $1.5B Investment Boosts Mistral AI's Valuation and European Tech Ambitions
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Mistral AI, a French startup and OpenAI competitor, has rapidly gained prominence with its open-source AI models and popular chatbot Le Chat, reaching a valuation of €11.7 billion after significant funding from investors like ASML and partnerships with major companies. Founded by ex-Google and Meta AI researchers, it aims to democratize frontier AI, offering both free and paid models, and is actively involved in European AI regulation discussions. The company plans to go public and remains independent, with a focus on expanding its enterprise offerings and AI ecosystem.
- What is Mistral AI? Everything to know about the OpenAI competitor TechCrunch
- ASML to Invest $1.5 Billion in Mistral, the French A.I. Start-Up The New York Times
- ASML-Mistral is Europe’s dream tech tie-up. Can it deliver? politico.eu
- Mistral AI Doubles Valuation to $14 Billion With ASML Investment The Wall Street Journal
- ASML invests $1.5B in French AI startup Mistral, forming European tech alliance Yahoo Finance
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