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AI cloud start-up Volta valued at $2.4bn, inks $10bn Anthropic deal
Volta Infra, a burgeoning AI cloud start-up, has recently emerged from stealth mode with an impressive valuation of $2.4 billion following its seed and Series A funding rounds. The company has inked a notable $10 billion strategic partnership with AI giant Anthropic, securing a six-year deal to provide crucial computing capacity. Founded by Ricard Boada and Sofia Gumuzio, Volta is set to create AI factories that blend multiple aspects of technology and finance. With ambitious plans to deploy significant computing infrastructure across multiple locations, Volta aims to redefine the way AI tech is built and funded.
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Published 5 Aug 2026, 15:55 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Volta valued at $2.4 billion after recent funding rounds.
- Secured a $10 billion deal with Anthropic for computing capacity.
- Volta aims to develop AI factories powered by institutional capital.
- Plans to deploy gigawatts of capacity by 2030.
- Involved prominent investors including Nvidia and Andreessen Horowitz.
Interesting facts
- Volta aims to integrate various technologies for AI infrastructure.
- The company plans to build AI factories not just in Norway but also in the US.
- Compute is being viewed as a new asset class in technology.