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Dec 18, 2025 8:10 AM

Meta's Outgoing AI Chief Yann LeCun Eyes $3.4 Billion Valuation For New Startup, In Talks For Over $500 Million Funding: Report

Meta Platforms Inc.’s (NASDAQ:META) outgoing AI chief, Yann LeCun is reportedly in discussions to secure €500 million ($560 million) in funding for his new AI startup, which will value the company at about €3 billion ($3.4 billion).

LeCun to Launch Next-Gen AI Startup

LeCun, who is set to leave Meta at the end of the year, is also considering appointing Alexandre LeBrun, the founder of French health tech startup Nabla, as the CEO of his new venture, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.

The new venture, Advanced Machine Intelligence Labs, is set to officially launch in January, with LeCun taking on the role of executive chair. The company will aim to build next-generation AI systems that can comprehend the physical world, targeting uses in areas such as robotics and transportation. LeCun's new startup aims to develop ...