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BREAKING: Mistral raises €3 billion Series D at valuation above €21 billion
Mistral has raised €3 billion in a Series D funding round at a post-money valuation above €21 billion, with the company saying the capital will expand frontier research, compute capacity, infrastructure and international growth.
BREAKING · Published 8 September 2026 · 17:49 BST · Europe/London
Mistral raises €3 billion Series D at valuation above €21 billion
French AI company Mistral announced on 8 September that it has raised €3 billion in a Series D funding round at a post-money valuation of more than €21 billion.
Mistral says Samsung Electronics led the round, joined by co-leads Scaleup Europe Fund, managed by EQT, and existing investor PSG Equity. The company says the financing will expand frontier research, increase compute capacity for model training, develop infrastructure and accelerate commercial and international growth.
Key confirmed facts
- Mistral raised €3 billion in Series D equity financing.
- The company reports a post-money valuation above €21 billion.
- Mistral says Samsung Electronics led the round, with Scaleup Europe Fund and PSG Equity as co-leads.
What remains uncertain
The valuation and business-growth statements are based on the financing terms and company disclosures. Future revenue growth, model performance and the commercial impact of the new capital remain prospective rather than established outcomes. Reuters independently confirmed the €3 billion round and approximate €21 billion valuation.
Source record
Mistral published the Series D announcement on 8 September 2026. Reuters independently reported the financing the same day.
Independent reporting: Reuters
Editorial note
SEPIDRA AI News is factual and source-led. The funding amount, valuation and investor roles are attributed to Mistral’s announcement; forward-looking growth expectations are not presented as achieved results.