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CoreWeave's 7-year journey to IPO wound through crypto before AI

CoreWeave, a company that uses artificial intelligence to develop new materials, has finally gone public with its initial public offering (IPO). But the road to this milestone was not without its challenges.

Founded in 2014, CoreWeave started out as a cryptocurrency-focused company, developing a blockchain-based platform for creating and trading digital assets. However, the company's leaders soon realized that the crypto market was highly volatile and unpredictable, making it difficult to build a sustainable business.

"We were struggling to make ends meet," said CoreWeave's CEO, Daniele Fazzi. "The crypto market was all over the place, and we were burning through a lot of cash trying to stay afloat."

In 2018, CoreWeave made the decision to pivot and focus on developing its AI capabilities. The company saw an opportunity to apply its machine learning expertise to a wider range of industries, including materials science and biotechnology.

The pivot proved to be a successful one. CoreWeave's AI-powered materials platform has been used to develop new materials for a variety of applications, including textiles, pharmaceuticals, and energy storage.

The company's IPO, which took place on the NASDAQ exchange, raised $100 million and valued CoreWeave at $500 million. The funds will be used to further develop the company's AI platform and expand its reach into new markets.

"We're thrilled to have finally achieved our goal of going public," said Fazzi. "It's a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, and we're excited to see what the future holds."

CoreWeave's IPO is the latest in a string of successful listings by AI-focused companies. Other notable AI IPOs include those of Palantir, Zoom, and CrowdStrike.

The company's success is also a testament to the growing importance of AI in a wide range of industries. As AI continues to transform the way businesses operate, it's likely that we'll see more companies like CoreWeave going public in the years to come.