Molten Ventures has nearly halved the value of its stake in UK semiconductor startup Graphcore amid mounting speculation that an acquisition of the Bristol-based company could be imminent.
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June 12, 2024
Graphcore investor cuts stake valuation by 45%
Molten Ventures’ move comes amid speculation that an acquisition of the UK company could be imminent
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Kai Nicol-Schwarz was a senior reporter at Sifted. He covered AI and UK tech.

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