# Thinking Machines Lab seeks $5B at $40B pre-money valuation

_Published Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 11:55 PM EST · AI, Capital · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

Thinking Machines Lab is raising $5B in a round led by Accel at a $40B pre-money valuation, Business Insider reported, citing sources. The AI startup could close the funding as soon as this week.

The valuation would more than triple that of its last public funding round last year.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/261105/p66#a261105p66)

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