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Business funding round

Neuralink Raises $650M at $9B Valuation

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported May 27, 2025 · Last updated Jun 03, 2025

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The successful $650 million funding round for Neuralink, valuing it at $9 billion, signals strong investor confidence in brain-computer interface technology. This event could lead to increased investment and innovation in the medical device and biotechnology sectors, potentially impacting publicly traded companies in these industries as well.

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Neuralink, founded by Elon Musk, has successfully closed a Series E funding round, raising $650 million. This latest investment values the private company at $9 billion pre-money. Key investors in this round include ARK Investment Management, Italian Founders Fund, Sequoia Capital, and Thrive Capital. The funding will be used to accelerate Neuralink's clinical trials and further develop its brain-computer interface technology. The United States — Food and Drug Administration has granted Neuralink 'breakthrough device' designation, which expedites the development and review process for its implants. Neuralink has already conducted human clinical trials, implanting its brain chips in five individuals with severe paralysis, enabling them to control digital devices with their thoughts. The company aims to expand patient access and develop next-generation devices for a 'whole-brain interface'.

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Neuralink successfully raised $650 million in a Series E funding round, increasing its valuation to $9 billion pre-money. This funding will accelerate its clinical trials and development of brain-computer interfaces.
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The United States — Food and Drug Administration granted Neuralink 'breakthrough device' designation for its technology, expediting its development and review.
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Thrive Capital participated in Neuralink's Series E funding round.
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Sequoia Capital participated in Neuralink's Series E funding round.
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ARK Investment Management participated in Neuralink's Series E funding round.
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Italian Founders Fund participated in Neuralink's Series E funding round and previously led a Series D round.
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Human Capital participated in Neuralink's Series E funding round.
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Vy Capital participated in Neuralink's Series E funding round.
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DFJ Growth participated in Neuralink's Series E funding round.
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G42 participated in Neuralink's Series E funding round.
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Vista Equity Partners participated in Neuralink's Series E funding round.
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Lightspeed participated in Neuralink's Series E funding round.
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Barrow Neurological Institute is one of the medical institutions where Neuralink has launched clinical trials.
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Miami Project to Cure Paralysis at the University of Miami is one of the medical institutions where Neuralink has launched clinical trials.
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Semafor reported on Neuralink's funding round and valuation.
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