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AI chip company Rebellions secures $400 million at $2.3 billion valuation in pre-ipo funding round. Following a successful Series C funding round in November, Rebellions, a South Korean fabless AI chip startup, has secured an additional $400 million. This latest financial boost, preceding a prospective IPO later this year, was spearheaded by Mirae Asset Financial Group and the Korea National Growth Fund. The company is simultaneously pursuing a robust expansion strategy, recently unveiling plans to extend its reach not only in Asia but also in the Middle East and the United States. Founded in 2020, Rebellions specializes in the development and design of AI chips, while outsourcing their manufacturing. The chips are tailored for inference - providing the processing power required for AI models to effectively respond to user inquiries. The significance of inference has surged as large language models (LLMs) have matured and become more widely adopted in commercial settings. In 2024, the company successfully closed $124 million in a Series B funding round. The subsequent Series C in November raised an additional $250 million. To date, Rebellions has amassed a total of $850 million in funding, with $650 million being raised in the past six months. The current valuation of the startup is approximately $2.34 billion, as reported earlier this week. As part of their recent...
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In discussions about their global expansion, Rebellions' Chief Business Officer, Marshall Choy, highlighted the establishment of operations in the U.S., Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Taiwan.