Nvidia-Backed CoreWeave Eyes $35 Billion IPO Amid AI Boom

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

March 21, 2025

CoreWeave, a cloud computing company specializing in AI infrastructure, is preparing for a major IPO on Nasdaq under the ticker “CRWV.” The Nvidia-backed firm aims to raise up to $2.7 billion, setting a valuation exceeding $35 billion, making it one of the biggest tech listings in recent years.

Key Facts

49 million shares priced between $47 and $55 each.
Revenue skyrocketed from $229M in 2023 to $1.9B in 2024, though net losses also climbed to $863M.
IPO led by Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, and Goldman Sachs.
$11.9B deal with OpenAI, including a $350M private investment from OpenAI.
AI infrastructure powered by 300,000 Nvidia GPUs, supporting Meta, IBM, and Microsoft.

The Nvidia Partnership

Nvidia’s strategic backing has been crucial in CoreWeave’s rise. The firm secured $2.3B in debt financing using Nvidia GPUs as collateral and is integrating Nvidia’s latest GB200 NVL72 cloud instances, offering cutting-edge AI processing capabilities.

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Market Impact

CoreWeave’s IPO could revive the tech IPO market and signal a strong investor appetite for AI-driven companies. However, economic uncertainty and shifts in AI infrastructure strategies—especially from major clients like Microsoft—add complexity to the landscape.As the AI boom continues, CoreWeave is positioning itself as a key player in next-gen cloud computing, directly competing with Amazon and Google.

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ElevenLabs Raises $500M Series D At $11B Valuation

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

May 6, 2026

Overview Of A Groundbreaking Momentum

ElevenLabs raised $500 million in a Series D funding round announced in February, reaching a valuation of $11 billion. The round expands the company’s investor base and follows continued growth in its voice AI business.

ARR Growth And Valuation

Annual recurring revenue exceeded $500 million, up from about $350 million a year earlier. CEO and co-founder Mati Staniszewski said the first quarter of 2026 added $100 million in net new ARR. Internal figures indicate ARR reached approximately $450 million during the quarter, before continuing to grow beyond the $500 million mark. Valuation increased from $6.6 billion in September to $11 billion at the time of the funding round.

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Investor Base And Enterprise Clients

The Series D round includes institutional investors such as BlackRock, Wellington Management, D.E. Shaw and Schroders. Corporate investors include NVIDIA, Salesforce Ventures, Santander, KPN and Deutsche Telekom. Enterprise clients include Deutsche Telekom, Revolut and Klarna.

Product And Technology

The company develops voice AI systems for customer interaction, including voice generation, multilingual support and automation tools. Focus areas include response speed, output quality and system security, which are central to enterprise deployment. Karine Peters, Managing Director at Deutsche Telekom’s venture arm T. Capital, said the company’s technology is integrated into parts of its industrial AI strategy.

Expansion And Capital Strategy

ElevenLabs acquired the research team from Polish startup Papla to expand its voice model development capabilities. A $100 million tender offer was completed, marking the second such transaction within six months. Plans include opening investment access to retail investors through Robinhood Ventures, although details have not yet been disclosed.

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