Databricks Hits $100B Valuation Chasing AI Agents Like Pokemon
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In a dazzling display of tech-world bankroll flexing, Databricks surged to a $100 billion valuation thanks to a round co-led by Insight Partners and Thrive. CEO Ali Ghodsi admitted he’s found a 'huge untapped AI agent market,' which sounds like a polite way of saying, 'We’re throwing money at anything with a robot label.' Expect your next AI assistant not only to fetch your coffee but probably negotiate world peace or at least your WiFi password.
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(1 of 3)Source: Techcrunch | Published: 8/19/2025 | Author: Julie Bort
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