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Hugging Face in Acquisition Talks Valued at $13 Billion

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Consensus Brief

Hugging Face is reportedly in discussions for an acquisition at a valuation of $13 billion or more, according to Business Insider. The company, known for its platform and open-source community for AI models, has been approached by potential buyers but has not yet reached a deal. The startup recently turned down a $500 million investment from Nvidia, valuing it at $7 billion, to avoid a single dominant investor.

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The company is now in talks for a potential acquisition, a shift from its previous funding strategy.

Claim Ledger

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Confirmed Fact

Hugging Face has been approached to sell at a valuation of $13 billion or more.

Confirmed Fact

Hugging Face last raised in 2023 at a $4.5 billion post-money valuation.

Confirmed Fact

The company turned down a $500 million investment from Nvidia earlier this year.

Official Claim

Hugging Face CEO Clem Delangue stated the company is 'close to profitability.'

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