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AI chip startup Etched's valuation doubles to $42 billion

Original: Etched оцінили в 21 мільярд доларів за місяць. Зараз йому пропонують удвічі більше. Etched будує стійки для AI inference

Etched, a startup building full hardware racks for AI inference rather than standalone chips, has seen its valuation surge. The company was valued at $5 billion in December 2025 and reached $21 billion within a month, with new offers now reportedly valuing it at around $42 billion. Commenters highlight the extraordinary pace of the valuation climb and investor appetite for AI inference hardware.

Why now: The startup's rapid valuation jump to a reported $42 billion offer captures attention amid the ongoing AI hardware investment boom.

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