Mistral is reportedly in talks to raise $1B

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July 8, 2025, 7:11 PM

• •Mistral, a French AI startup, is in talks to raise up to $1 billion from investors, including Abu Dhabi’s MGX fund.
• •Mistral is also negotiating with French lenders to secure hundreds of millions of euros in debt.
• •Mistral, known for its Le Chat chatbot, has raised $1.19 billion, with a post-money valuation of $6.51 billion.
• •The startup is collaborating with MGX and Nvidia to develop Europe’s largest AI data center campus, supported by the UAE’s commitment to invest in French AI projects.

French AI startup Mistral is reportedly seeking up to $1 billion in equity from investors, including Abu Dhabi's MGX fund. The company is also in talks with French lenders for debt financing. Mistral, the creator of the Le Chat chatbot, has already secured $1.19 billion in funding, with a valuation of $6.51 billion. Furthermore, Mistral is collaborating with MGX and Nvidia to establish a major AI data center in Europe, backed by the UAE's investment in French AI initiatives.

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