Decart Nears $6 Billion-$7 Billion Sale as SpaceX, Amazon Circle Israeli AI Startup
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Updated · CTech · Aug 9
Decart Nears $6 Billion-$7 Billion Sale as SpaceX, Amazon Circle Israeli AI Startup
1 articles · Updated · CTech · Aug 9
Summary
$6 billion-$7 billion sale talks for Decart are in advanced draft stages and could be signed within a week, after the Israeli AI startup shifted away from a near-agreement with Nvidia.
Higher bids from a new international suitor derailed the Nvidia track, with SpaceX seen as a leading contender and Amazon and Nebius also believed to be interested.
Decart, founded in 2023, employs about 100 people, has raised roughly $450 million, and was valued at about $4 billion in a $300 million funding round just three months ago.
Its appeal lies in real-time video-generation technology that can deliver lower costs than rival models; Oasis, its breakout game demo, hit 1 million users in three days.
A deal would rank among Israel tech's biggest exits, and a SpaceX purchase could also give Elon Musk's company its first Tel Aviv R&D base.
Why is a major space exploration company reportedly willing to pay $7 billion for a three-year-old AI gaming startup?
What hidden infrastructure secrets allow this Israeli startup to generate real-time interactive AI worlds significantly faster than its competitors?
Could a neural video model originally built for gaming become the ultimate real-time simulator for autonomous vehicles and robotics?
The $7 Billion Decart Bidding War: How SpaceX, Amazon, and Israel Are Shaping the Future of AI Infrastructure in 2026
Overview
In August 2026, Decart, an Israeli AI startup known for its real-time generative video and interactive world models, became the center of a fierce bidding war after its negotiations with Nvidia collapsed and higher offers emerged from global tech giants. Decart’s valuation soared from $4 billion in May to a projected $7 billion, driven by its breakthrough technology and rapid growth. SpaceX, fresh off a historic IPO and major AI acquisitions, is a leading contender to acquire Decart, which could result in SpaceX establishing its first R&D center in Tel Aviv. This move highlights the escalating competition between tech giants to secure advanced AI capabilities and global infrastructure dominance.