Accel reportedly in talks to lead $1B round for Thinking Machines at $40B valuation

# Thinking Machines Could Be Worth $40 Billion An investment firm called Accel is in talks to invest $1 billion in an AI startup called Thinking Machines, which would value the company at $40 billion—making it one of the most valuable private companies in the world. The company already generates over $100 million annually, suggesting it's actually making money rather than just burning through investor cash. This deal, if it goes through, reflects how aggressively investors are betting on AI startups right now.