# The Boring Company funding and expansion

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> Updated: 2026-09-15T04:55:34.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 3.

The Boring Company secured $3 billion in a Series D funding round, increasing its total valuation to $23 billion. The investment was led by entities from the United Arab Emirates, including Shamal Holding, with participation from venture capital firms such as Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and Valor Equity Partners.

The capital is designated for the expansion of underground transportation infrastructure and the development of the Prufrock tunnel-boring machines. A major priority is the Dubai Loop project in the UAE, which aims to establish a tunnel network exceeding 150 kilometers by the end of 2026. Construction is expected to begin late this year on a 6.4-kilometer Dubai Loop pilot.

In the United States, the company is aggressively expanding its Vegas Loop in Las Vegas. Following Clark County’s approval of entitlements for a total of 123 stations, the company announced plans to double its station count to 28 by the end of 2026. Recent developments include a dual tunnel system under Paradise Road designed to improve access to Harry Reid International Airport and various hospitality sites. The company also intends to scale its Loop projects in Nashville, Tennessee, while maintaining a long-term vision for autonomous hyperloop-style transit via Tesla vehicles.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: The Boring Company secures $3 billion investment for global expansion

The Boring Company secured $3 billion in funding, valuing it at $23 billion, to expand tunnel projects in the UAE and double its Vegas Loop station count by the end of 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-boring-company-secures-3-billion-investment-for-global-expansion

### 2026-09-12: The Boring Company raises $3 billion for global tunnel expansion

The Boring Company has raised $3 billion, reaching a $23 billion valuation to fund major underground tunnel projects, including a 150km network in Dubai.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-boring-company-raises-3-billion-for-global-tunnel-expansion

### 2026-09-10: The Boring Company raises $3 billion for UAE tunnel expansion

Elon Musk’s The Boring Company raised $3 billion in Series D funding, reaching a $23 billion valuation to expand underground tunnel networks in the UAE, Las Vegas, and Nashville.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-boring-company-reaches-23-billion-valuation-after-3-billion-funding-round

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