# SambaNova raises $1B at $11B valuation months after last mega round

AI chip startup SambaNova has raised $1 billion in a funding round that values it at $11 billion, just five months after its previous large round. The investment underscores sustained investor enthusiasm for AI hardware companies despite market volatility, positioning SambaNova as a major player in the sector.

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- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/08/sambanova-draws-1b-at-11b-valuation-in-series-f-first-close/) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:16:00 +0000