Context: Seoul-based FuriosaAI, which makes AI inference chips, raised a Series D valuing it at about $2.9bn; South Korea's National Growth Fund put in $280m.
From The Next Web: FuriosaAI, a Seoul-based maker of AI inference chips, has raised $620m in a Series D round. The round values it at about $2.9bn. South Korea’s National Growth Fund put in $280m, making it the largest investor. The company announced the round in a press release and a blog post.
FuriosaAI · Series D · $620M · with National Growth FundAs stated by The Next Web.
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