Amazon in Talks to Acquire AI Startup Decart: for Around $7 Billion
Amazon is in talks to acquire San Francisco-based artificial intelligence startup Decart in a deal that could be valued at around $7 billion, according to a Wall Street Journal report published on October 11, 2026. The proposed Amazon acquisition of AI startup Decart for $7 billion would strengthen the company’s position in the increasingly competitive AI infrastructure market.
The discussions remain ongoing, and the deal has not been confirmed as completed. According to the report, negotiations could conclude soon, although they could also fall apart or attract another potential buyer.
Potential deal value: Amazon is reportedly discussing an acquisition worth around $7 billion.
Decart’s technology: Its software makes it easier to move AI workloads between different processors.
Amazon’s chip ambitions: The technology could complement Amazon Web Services’ efforts to expand the use of its custom Trainium AI chips.
Valuation: Decart was valued at nearly four billion dollars in May, according to reports that cite PitchBook data.
Earlier acquisition interest: Anthropic previously explored a six-billion-dollar acquisition of Decart:but later decided not to proceed, according to media reports.
The immediate focus is on whether Amazon and Decart: reach a final agreement. Neither a completed acquisition nor its final terms have been established in the available reporting.
If the deal moves forward, further details about Decart’s technology, integration with Amazon Web Services, and the transaction structure may emerge. Until then, the proposed acquisition remains part of the wider competition among technology companies to secure AI capabilities and computing infrastructure.
