Amazon reportedly discusses $7bn purchase of AI start-up Decart
Amazon is reportedly negotiating to acquire Decart for $7bn. The AI start-up develops world models and software that lets developers switch among AI chips.
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ShareCast, citing a Wall Street Journal report, says Amazon is negotiating to acquire San Francisco-based AI start-up Decart for $7bn. An agreement could be reached soon, although the talks might end without a deal and other potential buyers could emerge.
Decart was established in 2023 by Israeli engineers Dean and Orian Leitersdorf, who are brothers, and Moshe Shalev. The company is developing world models called Lucy and Oasis that can create and simulate three-dimensional environments based on the real world.
The WSJ reported that Decart’s software makes it easier for developers to move between different AI chips. PitchBook says the start-up has secured more than $400m from venture investors including Sequoia Capital, Benchmark, and Radical Ventures, and was valued at nearly $4bn in May.
why it matters
The reported discussions highlight the growing importance of computing capacity and tools that support multiple AI chips. For Amazon, the talks would connect its business with a start-up focused on artificial-intelligence infrastructure.
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- Amazon in talks to buy AI start-up Decart in $7bn deal - report — ShareCast, 12 October 2026 at 11:31 UTC
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