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# SambaNova hits $11 billion valuation as investors back Nvidia chip challengers

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**Published:** July 8, 2026  
**Original:** https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/08/sambanova-ai-chip-funding-valuation.html  

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SambaNova is valued at $11 billion after fresh financing led by General Atlantic, as AI chip startups look to challenge Nvidia.

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