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Hugging Face reportedly in talks to be acquired for $13B

RumorFundingAug 24, 2026

Business Insider reported that Hugging Face has been approached to sell at a valuation of at least $13 billion, with the startup reportedly talking to banks to evaluate bids. No deal has been reached. Hugging Face last raised in 2023 at a $4.5 billion valuation led by Salesforce Ventures. CEO Clem Delangue told the TechCrunch Equity podcast the company is "close to profitability" and focused on long-term sustainability.

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