Latent Space AI Databricks Dominates: $4B/$134B Funding
Dec 21, 2025
Databricks makes headlines with a staggering $4B funding round, soaring to a valuation of $134B. The discussion highlights the warming IPO market while many startups remain hesitant to go public. Databricks' innovative products like Lakebase and AgentBricks aim to empower enterprise AI applications. With a run rate of $4.8B and impressive growth fueled by AI offerings, the company plans to expand globally and attract top talent. Strategic partnerships with giants like OpenAI signal Databricks' strong position for future growth.
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Data Infrastructure Is The AI Backbone
- Databricks raised $4B at a $134B valuation, showing huge investor confidence in data-first AI infrastructure.
- Its growth is driven by Lakehouse, Agent Bricks, and deep partnerships with OpenAI and Anthropic.
Host Recommends Trying AIbox For Model Testing
- Jaeden Schafer promotes AIbox.ai as a way to test Databricks models and many other open models side by side.
- He offers access for $20/month to explore models like OpenAI, Google, and 11 Labs.
Use Private Rounds To Delay IPO Pressure
- Consider staying private if you can raise large venture rounds and retain control, as Databricks and OpenAI demonstrate.
- Use private funding to scale product and talent before deciding on an IPO.