Databricks is raising $4 billion, boosting its valuation to $134 billion, a 34% increase since August. The company aims to enhance customer app development for AI and is considering an IPO in 2026. It reported a $4.8 billion revenue run-rate, with significant growth in AI-related revenue.

OpenAI is preparing for an initial public offering that could value the company at up to $1 trillion, possibly filing as early as late 2026 or 2027. The move follows a restructuring that reduces its reliance on Microsoft and aims to support its ambitious AI infrastructure plans, despite ongoing financial losses.

Databricks secured $5 billion in funding, including $2 billion in debt, pushing its valuation to $134 billion. The company reported over $5.4 billion in annualized revenue, driven by demand for its AI services, and is considering an IPO when conditions are favorable.

Cerebras Systems has withdrawn its plans for an IPO just days after raising over $1 billion in funding, citing no specific reason for the decision. The company, which aims to compete with Nvidia in the AI chip market, continues to express interest in going public in the future despite the current U.S. government shutdown and its reliance on a single customer, G42.