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Olix raises $312M at $3.3B valuation
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- →Olix's funding highlights the growing investor interest in AI chip innovation.
- →The startup aims to challenge Nvidia, a dominant player in the AI chip market.
- →Olix's approach could alleviate supply chain issues by avoiding components in short supply.
Olix, a UK-based AI chip startup, has raised $312 million in a funding round led by Fundomo, achieving a valuation of $3.3 billion. The round also saw participation from Arm, Hudson River Trading, and Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings. Founded by James Dacombe, Olix aims to produce AI chips that are faster and cheaper than those of Nvidia. The company plans to complete the final stage of chip design and testing later this year, with products expected to reach customers next year. This funding underscores the growing interest in AI infrastructure and chip innovation.
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