Tiger Bets $2.2B; Skild AI Jumps to $14B
Summary
The confluence of cautious capital deployment and massive AI infrastructure valuations signals a bifurcated tech investment reality for 2026.
- VC Strategy Shifts Tiger Global launches cautious $2.2B fund (PIP 17) after fueling the 2020-2021 bull market 3.
- AI Valuation Surge Skild AI is in talks with SoftBank/Nvidia for a deal valuing the company at $14B, nearly triple its previous worth 5.
- Chip Export Approval Commerce approved Nvidia H200 chip exports to China, taking a 25% cut of the associated sales 4.
- AI Integration Anthropic launches Claude Code in Slack for full workflow automation in beta testing 2.
- Robotaxi Growth Waymo is executing 450,000 robotaxi rides weekly, showing significant operational scaling 6.
- $2.2 Billion - Size of Tiger Global’s new fund, Private Investment Partners 17 (PIP 17) 3.
- $14 Billion - Reported valuation for Skild AI amid talks with SoftBank and Nvidia 5.
- 450,000 - Weekly robotaxi rides currently being provided by Waymo operations 6.
- 25% - U.S. government’s cut from approved Nvidia H200 chip exports to China 4.
- $20 Million - Series B funding secured by heat pump startup Quilt for sales expansion 1.
Key Moments
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Tiger Global plans cautious venture future with a new $2.2B fund
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SoftBank and Nvidia reportedly in talks to fund Skild AI at $14B, nearly tripling its value
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Waymo is currently providing 450,000 robotaxi rides per week.
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The Department of Commerce approved Nvidia’s export of H200 chips to approved customers in China.
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Heat pump startup Quilt recently closed a $20 million Series B funding round.
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