# AI data center startup Fluidstack in talks for $1B round at $18B valuation

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Published: 2026-04-15T15:45:00+00:00
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## Resource

Fundraising is reportedly flowing for Fluidstack after it secured a $50 billion deal to build data centers for Anthropic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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