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Aug 20 2026

Nvidia pays $6 billion to license Poolside's model factory and hires 109 of its staff, plus a separate $1 billion investment at a $12 billion pre-money valuation, without acquiring the company.

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Poolside's founders remain; the license covers the system behind its Laguna coding models. A deal structure that captures technology and talent while avoiding acquisition scrutiny.

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