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CNBC Says Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $15 Billion in Series E to Expand AI Compute

CNBC cites sources saying the cash is earmarked for GPUs to scale xAI’s training capacity.

Overview

  • The reported Series E totals $15 billion, according to CNBC, which cited sources familiar with the matter.
  • The new capital adds about $5 billion to a previously reported $10 billion raise in September that pegged xAI’s valuation at roughly $200 billion.
  • xAI did not provide on-the-record confirmation, replying to Reuters with an apparent automated message saying “Legacy Media Lies,” and Elon Musk did not immediately respond to comment requests.
  • A large share of the funds is expected to go toward graphics processing units used to train large language models, the outlets reported.
  • xAI has been expanding data-center capacity, including buying property in Memphis for its planned Colossus supercomputer, as it seeks to compete more directly with OpenAI and Anthropic.