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Databricks Hits $134B Valuation, Prepares for IPO

2/10/2026

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Databricks has secured $5 billion in funding, boosting its valuation to $134 billion and adding $2 billion in debt capacity.
The company reported 65% year-over-year revenue growth, a $5.4 billion annualized run-rate, and $1.4 billion from AI products like Lakebase and Genie.
CEO Ali Ghodsi said Databricks is ready for an IPO "when the time is right" as 2026 tech listings loom, with Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan leading.

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Historical Context

The dot-com bubble burst in 2000 led to significant financial losses for tech companies, exemplified by Pets.com's collapse. In contrast, Databricks, founded in 2013, has thrived, raising $10 billion in 2024 and achieving a valuation of $134 billion by December 2025. This shift highlights evolving investor confidence in AI technologies, signaling a potential transformation in market dynamics reminiscent of the early tech boom.

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Story summary

Databricks has secured $5 billion in funding, boosting its valuation to $134 billion and adding $2 billion in debt capacity.
The company reported 65% year-over-year revenue growth, a $5.4 billion annualized run-rate, and $1.4 billion from AI products like Lakebase and Genie.
CEO Ali Ghodsi said Databricks is ready for an IPO "when the time is right" as 2026 tech listings loom, with Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan leading.

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