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SEPTEMBER 9, 2026
Samsung Electronics takes a minority stake in Mistral AI
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Mistral AI
Open-weight large language model developer and sovereign AI infrastructure provider serving enterprises and governments in finance, manufacturing, defence, and energy seeking on-premises AI control.
OwnershipVC-backed · Samsung Electronics, Scaleup Europe Fund (managed by EQT), PSG Equity, Advent, BlackRock-managed funds +15 more
Capital raised~$3B prior to this round
Headcount251-500 FTEs
HeadquartersParis, France
Leadership
Sell-side advisor—
INVESTOR
Samsung Electronics
Global electronics and semiconductor conglomerate manufacturing memory chips, displays, smartphones, and consumer electronics
Deal value€3B invested
HeadquartersSuwon, South Korea
Leadership
Lee Jae-yong, Executive Chairman
Buy-side advisor—
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