MoneyMay 19, 2026via SiliconAngle
Decart raises $300M for its AI optimization software, world models
Why it matters
Decart's massive funding round signals institutional confidence in AI optimization software and world models as a core infrastructure play. The presence of Nvidia, Adobe, Toyota, and Karpathy suggests this isn't a consumer tool—it's becoming essential middleware for enterprises building on top of foundation models.
Key signals
- Decart raises $300M Series funding
- $4B post-money valuation
- Lead: Radical Ventures
- Participants: Nvidia, Adobe Ventures, Toyota Ventures
- Notable angels: Andrej Karpathy (OpenAI co-founder)
- Focus: AI optimization software, world models
- Published: May 19, 2026
The hook
$300M. That's what Decart just raised for AI optimization and world models—at a $4B valuation.
Artificial intelligence developer Decart.ai Inc. today announced that it has raised $300 million in funding at a nearly $4 billion valuation. Radical Ventures led the round with participation from Nvidia Corp., Adobe Ventures, Toyota Ventures and other institutional backers. They were joined by seve…