AI firm Mistral valued at $14 billion as chip giant ASML takes major stake by Chris DeMunbrun | Sep 9, 2025 | AI News Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Print Friendly Mistral AI logo is displayed on a mobile phone screen. Anadolu | Getty Images Nvidia-backed Mistral AI clinched a 11.7 billion-euro ($13.8 billion) valuation in a in a Series C funding round that saw Dutch chip equipment maker ASML secure a major stake in the French firm. ASML pumped 1.3 billion euros in Mistral AI’s 1.7 billion-euro funding round as lead investor, gaining a 11% shareholding in the French company on a fully diluted basis. The fundraise was previously reported by Reuters. This breaking news story is being updated.