Thinking Machines Lab, an AI company founded by former OpenAI CTO, may be led by A16z with a valuation of $10 billion

According to Golden Finance, venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (A16z) is in talks to lead a new round of funding for Thinking Machines Lab, an artificial intelligence startup founded by former OpenAI Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati. According to insiders, this round of financing may reach $2 billion, and the company's valuation is expected to reach $10 billion. Sequoia Capital is also discussing participating in this round of financing. Thinking Machines Lab was established in February 2025, dedicated to developing safer and more reliable artificial intelligence systems.