Databricks wanted to raise $1B, investors wanted $15B. It settled on $5B at a $190B valuation.

Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi said AI is expensive and, faced with strong investor interest in the latest funding round, the company accepted a larger amount than initially planned. The round closed at $5 B, giving the company a $190 B valuation, despite investors initially seeking $15 B.

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