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SambaNova
SambaNova builds AI inference hardware and software platforms—including its custom Reconfigurable Dataflow Unit (RDU) chips, rack-scale systems, and cloud services—for enterprises and data centers running large language models and generative AI workloads.
Score breakdown
Momentum96
Capital77
Traction20
Score trend
Capital & traction
- Total raised
- $1.0B
- Last round
- —
- Round size
- $1.0B
- Round date
- 2026-07-08
- Valuation
- $11B
- Disclosed revenue
- —
Funding history
| Round | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| — | 2026-07-08 | $1.0B |
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Signals behind the score
SambaNova targets AI inference boom with chips built for existing data centers - fiercewireless.com
Google News AI Chips · 2026-07-22
SambaNova targets AI inference boom with chips built for existing data centers - Fierce Network
Google News AI Chips · 2026-07-22
AI:AM Highlights: Exploring the J-Space, AI Superforecasters, SambaNova's Chips, & LTX Video Gen
Cognitive Revolution (YouTube) · 2026-07-09
AI Chip Startup SambaNova Raises Funds at $11 Billion Value - Bloomberg.com
Google News AI Funding · 2026-07-08
AI chip startup SambaNova valued at $11 billion in $1 billion funding round - Reuters
Google News AI Funding · 2026-07-08
AI chip startup SambaNova valued at $11 billion in $1 billion funding round - Reuters
Google News AI Funding · 2026-07-08
AI chip startup SambaNova valued at $11 billion in $1 billion funding round - Reuters
Google News AI Funding · 2026-07-08
AI chip startup SambaNova valued at $11 billion in $1 billion funding round - Reuters
Google News AI Funding · 2026-07-08
FAQs about SambaNova
What is SambaNova's Steek Score?
SambaNova has a Steek Score of 71 (Watch) — a transparent 0–100 momentum index built from funding, traction and attention signals.
What sector is SambaNova in?
SambaNova operates in ai, where it ranks #2 of 162 by Steek Score.
How much funding has SambaNova raised?
SambaNova has raised $1.0B (2026-07-08).
Who are SambaNova's competitors?
Top competitors include Wispr, Lovable, Convective Capital.
Where is SambaNova located?
SambaNova is based in San Jose, California, United States.
Steek Score is a transparent momentum index computed from tracked public signals. Not investment advice.