Nebius Group N.V. is in discussions to acquire the Israeli artificial intelligence startup AI21 Labs. The Information reported the potential deal on April 9, 2026.
AI21 Labs reached a $1.4 billion valuation during its 2023 funding round. Nvidia, a major investor in Nebius, previously held acquisition talks with the startup.
Nebius shares declined 2% in overnight trading leading into Thursday. Retail investor sentiment on the Stocktwits platform shifted from neutral to bearish following the report.