The Boring Company in Talks for $4 Billion Funding Round at $20 Billion Valuation
Elon Musk’s tunneling company, The Boring Company, is reportedly seeking a $4 billion funding round with an implied valuation of $20 billion, according to the Wall Street Journal. This would mark a significant jump from its previous valuation of $5.7 billion in 2022 and indicates growing investor interest despite operational challenges. The company has already constructed tunnels under Las Vegas for Tesla shuttles but faces scrutiny over safety issues and environmental violations. It is also planning tunnel projects in Nashville, Dubai, Baltimore, Chicago, and Los Angeles. The Boring Company was spun out from SpaceX in 2018, which recently had the largest IPO ever though its stock has since declined. The funding round remains under discussion with terms subject to change.
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Topics: Transportation Venture Capital