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# Sources: Reno-based AI chip startup Positron is in talks to raise ~$750M in two phases, at valuations of $3.5B in the first tranche and ~$5B in the second (Bloomberg)

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**Published:** July 8, 2026  
**Original:** https://www.techmeme.com/260708/p43#a260708p43  

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## Overview

Bloomberg: Sources: Reno-based AI chip startup Positron is in talks to raise ~$750M in two phases, at valuations of $3.5B in the first tranche and ~$5B in the second &mdash; AI chip startup Positron is in talks to raise about $750 million in financing during a round with two phases, part of a groundswell &hellip;

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