Reflection AI seeks $2.5 billion at $25 billion valuation

Reflection AI, an artificial intelligence startup backed by NVIDIA Corporation, is reportedly in negotiations to secure $2.5 billion in fresh capital. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, the funding round would place the company’s pre-money valuation at approximately $25 billion.

The current valuation target represents a notable increase from earlier projections. Reports from the Financial Times earlier this month indicated that the startup had previously been targeting a valuation level exceeding $20 billion. This rapid appreciation highlights the ongoing investor appetite for high-growth AI ventures.

Financial services giant JPMorgan Chase & Co. is among the entities considering a stake in the startup. The bank is reportedly looking at participating in the funding round through its Security and Resiliency Initiative.

While the details of the deal remain under discussion, the proposed $2.5 billion investment would significantly bolster Reflection AI's capital reserves. Neither Reflection AI nor the potential investors have officially commented on the specifics of the fundraising efforts at this time.