[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  AIM [@Analyticsindiam](/creator/twitter/Analyticsindiam) on x 18.5K followers Created: 2025-07-14 10:33:35 UTC Apple is reportedly considering acquiring France-based AI startup @MistralAI , according to Bloomberg. Mistral, valued at €5.8 billion ($6.2 billion), has raised approximately $XXX billion over seven rounds, with a notable €600 million Series B led by DST Global and @generalcatalyst . The company is also in discussions to secure hundreds of millions in debt, signaling aggressive growth plans. Known for its OCR capabilities and fast chatbot ‘Le Chat’, Mistral is currently the biggest AI player in Europe. This move follows previous reports of Apple exploring acquisition talks with @perplexity_ai , the US-based AI startup. While Perplexity's leadership denied any active M&A discussions, the interest signals Apple’s urgency in revamping its AI capabilities. @Apple ’s AI ecosystem has been under scrutiny, with users expressing dissatisfaction over Siri’s outdated performance. The long-awaited Siri overhaul has now been delayed until 2026, further increasing pressure on the company to innovate externally. Compounding these challenges, Apple recently lost key AI talent notably @ruomingpang , head of foundational models, who joined Meta for a multi-million dollar offer, and @TomEGunter , a veteran researcher described as “difficult to replace.” Acquiring Mistral could help fill that gap and reestablish Apple’s footing in the AI race.  XXX engagements  **Related Topics** [debt](/topic/debt) [dst global](/topic/dst-global) [seed funding](/topic/seed-funding) [bloomberg](/topic/bloomberg) [coins ai](/topic/coins-ai) [Post Link](https://x.com/Analyticsindiam/status/1944706835824660869)
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Apple is reportedly considering acquiring France-based AI startup @MistralAI , according to Bloomberg. Mistral, valued at €5.8 billion ($6.2 billion), has raised approximately $XXX billion over seven rounds, with a notable €600 million Series B led by DST Global and @generalcatalyst . The company is also in discussions to secure hundreds of millions in debt, signaling aggressive growth plans. Known for its OCR capabilities and fast chatbot ‘Le Chat’, Mistral is currently the biggest AI player in Europe.
This move follows previous reports of Apple exploring acquisition talks with @perplexity_ai , the US-based AI startup. While Perplexity's leadership denied any active M&A discussions, the interest signals Apple’s urgency in revamping its AI capabilities.
@Apple ’s AI ecosystem has been under scrutiny, with users expressing dissatisfaction over Siri’s outdated performance. The long-awaited Siri overhaul has now been delayed until 2026, further increasing pressure on the company to innovate externally.
Compounding these challenges, Apple recently lost key AI talent notably @ruomingpang , head of foundational models, who joined Meta for a multi-million dollar offer, and @TomEGunter , a veteran researcher described as “difficult to replace.” Acquiring Mistral could help fill that gap and reestablish Apple’s footing in the AI race.
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