Crusoe reportedly raises $3B at a $30B valuation
Crusoe, which pivoted from crypto mining to AI infrastructure, raised a new $3B round co-led by Atreides Management and Valor Equity Partners, with participation from Mubadala Capital. The company recently signed a $13B cloud contract with Jane Street and is considering an IPO. The fundraise comes after a $1.38B round at a $10B valuation last October.
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