New updates have been reported about Databricks (PC:DTBRK)
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Databricks has successfully raised $10 billion in a significant funding round, marking one of the largest in the tech sector. This influx of capital allows the company to provide liquidity for early employees and continue its growth trajectory. CEO Ali Ghodsi, speaking at the Axios AI Summit, indicated that the company is postponing its IPO plans until at least 2025, citing market instability due to interest rates and inflation as key factors. Despite the delay, the company remains focused on strategic growth and is not rushing to go public amid what Ghodsi describes as an ‘AI bubble.’
The overwhelming investor interest in Databricks, which initially aimed to raise $3 billion to $4 billion, resulted in a substantial oversubscription, with $19 billion in investment interest. This led to an increase in the share price during the funding round. Ghodsi emphasized that while the company is not in a hurry to IPO, it remains a future goal. Databricks is also expanding its competitive landscape, having reportedly spent $2 billion to acquire Tabular, a move aimed at countering rival Snowflake. As Databricks continues to innovate in data and AI, it positions itself against larger enterprises like Salesforce and Microsoft, with Ghodsi confident in the company’s ability to maintain its valuation and market position.