# SOURCES: Poolside Strikes $6 Billion Licensing Deal with Nvidia & Raises $1 Billion for Remaining Company at $12 Billion Valuation

> Source: <https://www.newcomer.co/p/sources-poolside-strikes-6-billion>
> Published: 2026-08-20 19:20:32+00:00

**EXCLUSIVE TO NEWCOMER:** Poolside AI, the artificial intelligence model-building startup, has struck a non-exclusive licensing deal with Nvidia for $6 billion, plus a $1 billion investment in Poolside at a $12 billion pre-money valuation, according to a letter to investors obtained by *Newcomer.*