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Databricks valuation reaches $190 billion

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2026-08-15 12:34 UTC → 2026-08-16 13:45 UTC · added removed

Databricks has maintained rapid valuation growth throughout 2026, driven by high demand for enterprise AI infrastructure. In early June, the company entered talks for a fundraising round that aimed for a valuation between $165 billion and $175 billion, following a $134 billion valuation earlier in the year. During this period, the firm reported a revenue run-rate of $5.4 billion, with AI-related revenue exceeding $1.4 billion. On 17 July 2026, Databricks disclosed a strategic financing round that reaffirmed a $188 billion valuation. Led by existing backer Coatue, the round involved roughly $3 billion in new capital intended for acquisitions and the expansion of its AI portfolio, including the Genie AI-assistant suite, the Unity AI Gateway, and the Lakebase serverless Postgres database. By mid-August 2026, the company’s valuation rose further to $190 billion following a $5 billion funding round. This round was led by Coatue and Blackstone, with participation from MGX, Sixth Street Growth, and several other new and existing investors including T. Rowe Price, Point72, and TPG. The company plans to use this This latest capital to advance injection follows significant financial growth, with an annualized revenue run rate exceeding $7 billion—representing more than 80% year-over-year growth. Specific business segments have also seen rapid expansion: the Lakehouse data warehousing business has surpassed a $1.5 billion revenue run rate, growing over 100% annually, while the Lakebase serverless Postgres database technologies focused on has exceeded a $100 million revenue run rate. CEO and co-founder Ali Ghodsi stated that the capital will be used to fund “expensive AI agents, multi-AI management, infrastructure and cost control. research,” with plans to deepen investments in enterprise AI agent products.

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  1. 2026-08-16 13:45 UTC Databricks valuation reaches $190 billion
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