Mistral AI Raises €1.7 Billion to Accelerate AI Technological Progress Overview Funding Round: Series C Amount Raised: €1.7 billion Post-money Valuation: €11.7 billion Date: September 9, 2025 Lead Investor: ASML Holding NV, a leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer Purpose of Funding To fuel scientific research advancing AI. To push the frontier of AI technology, addressing complex challenges in strategic industries. To develop custom decentralized frontier AI solutions for engineering and industrial problems. To empower enterprises, public sectors, and industries with state-of-the-art AI models, tailored solutions, and high-performance computing infrastructure. To maintain company independence. Strategic Partnership ASML’s Role: Lead investor in this round, entering a strategic partnership with Mistral AI. Goals: Create innovative AI-enabled products and solutions benefiting ASML’s customers. Engage in joint research to tackle future engineering and industrial opportunities. Quote from ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet: Emphasizes pride in partnership and shared innovation goals. Quote from Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch: Highlights ambition to support ASML and partners in solving engineering challenges and advancing the semiconductor and AI value chain. Other Investors Participating DST Global Andreessen Horowitz Bpifrance General Catalyst Index Ventures Lightspeed NVIDIA Company Focus Cutting-edge AI research and solutions. Collaborations with corporate and industrial leaders. Offering AI models and infrastructure to enhance competitiveness. Maintaining independence following the funding. Additional Information Readers are encouraged to explore more about Mistral AI’s offerings and resources such as News, Models, and AI Services. Users can try Mistral AI’s platforms including "Le Chat" and API services through provided links. --- Quick Links Try le Chat Build on La Plateforme Talk to an Expert --- About Mistral AI Mistral AI is a company focused on advancing AI technologies to solve complex engineering and industrial challenges through research, strategic partnerships, and customized AI solutions. --- Social Media and Contact Active on LinkedIn, Twitter (X), and Discord. Mobile apps available on App Store and Google Play. --- © Mistral AI 2025