**************Fluidstack $1B at $18B val talks led Jane Street post-Anthropic**************
Key Questions
What funding round is Fluidstack pursuing?
Fluidstack is in talks for a $1 billion round at an $18 billion valuation, doubling its prior $7.5 billion valuation. The round is reportedly led by Jane Street.
What is Fluidstack's connection to Anthropic?
The funding talks follow Fluidstack's deal with Anthropic. This is amid a hyperscaler compute frenzy and Q1 $188 billion AI VC wave.
Who are Fluidstack's customers and what's next?
Customers include Meta, Poolside, Black Forest, and Mistral. Track LPs, terms, timeline, NY HQ shift, and Anthropic integration.
Confirmed $1B round talks doubling $7.5B prior after Anthropic $50B deal; NY HQ shift, customers Meta/Poolside/Black Forest/Mistral; aligns Firmus/Nscale infra wave amid Q1 $188B AI VC. Signals hyperscaler compute frenzy/capex. Track LPs/terms/timeline/Anthropic integration.
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Updated Apr 16, 2026