# Thinking Machines is reported to discuss $1 billion round at $40 billion valuation

_Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 3:36 PM EDT · Capital · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Thinking Machines is in discussions to raise $1 billion at a valuation of at least $40 billion, according to reporting cited by TechCrunch. Existing investor Accel is in talks to lead the financing, though neither Accel nor Thinking Machines responded to a request for comment. If completed, the round would be below the $50 billion valuation the company reportedly sought late last year. The company's previous $2 billion financing valued it at $12 billion.

## Sources

- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/03/accel-reportedly-in-talks-to-lead-1b-round-for-thinking-machines-at-40b-valuation/)

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