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AI Inference Chipmaker Groq Raises $750 Million in New Funding

The round, led by Disruptive, brings the company's valuation to $6.9 billion as it expands its role in the "American AI Stack."

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AI inference chip startup Groq announced a $750 million financing round, reaching a $6.9 billion valuation to expand its global data center presence.

Groq, a company specializing in high-speed processors for AI inference, announced on September 17, 2025, that it has raised $750 million in new financing. The round brings the company's post-money valuation to $6.9 billion.

## Investment Details

The funding was led by Disruptive, with significant participation from Blackrock, Neuberger Berman, and Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners. Existing investors including Samsung, Cisco, and D1 also participated. The investment is intended to strengthen Groq's position in what it calls the "American AI Stack" and to fund the expansion of its global data center presence.

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