[Fractile Secures Approximately $250 Million Chip Order from Anthropic, Plans to Raise $600 Million at a $6.5 Billion Valuation] Odaily Planet Daily reports that AI chip startup Fractile is in advanced negotiations for a new round of financing, aiming to raise approximately $600 million at a pre-money valuation of $6.5 billion—a significant increase from its valuation of around $1 billion three months ago. Sources familiar with the matter revealed that this round of financing is expected to be co-led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Redpoint Ventures. Other sources indicated that Thrive Capital and Founders Fund are also participating as lead investors. The financing has not yet been finalized, and specific terms may still change. Additionally, sources stated that Fractile has preliminarily reached a chip supply agreement worth approximately $250 million with Anthropic and plans to further expand the contract in the future. The related chips are expected to be deployed in 2027. (Bloomberg)