Scale AI Seeks Tender Offer Valuation Up to $25 Billion
Scale AI is exploring a potential tender offer with a valuation of up to $25 billion amid rising demand for AI technology, following a valuation of nearly $14 billion last year. The company is also under investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor for compliance with labor standards.
Published on March 29, 2025
Scale AI, the artificial intelligence startup founded in 2016 and backed by tech giants such as Nvidia, Amazon, and Meta, is exploring a potential tender offer with a valuation as high as $25 billion. This move comes as demand for AI technology surges, reinforcing Scale AI’s strategic market position after a funding round that valued the company at nearly $14 billion.
Discussions regarding the tender offer terms are ongoing and the final valuation could vary. Additionally, on March 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor announced an investigation into Scale AI’s compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act, focusing on fair pay practices and working conditions for its global network of contributors.