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Amazon in Talks to Buy AI Startup Decart for Around US$7 Billion

Amazon is reportedly in talks to acquire AI startup Decart for around US$7 billion, adding chip-optimisation software and world-model research to its AI infrastructure strategy.

By Tim Clark4 min read

Seattle, 12 October 2026 – Amazon is in talks to acquire artificial intelligence startup Decart in a deal that could value the company at around US$7 billion, potentially giving Amazon Web Services a strategic asset in the intensifying race to make AI workloads run efficiently across multiple types of chips.

The discussions remain ongoing and no transaction has been finalised.

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  • Tim Clark is a Senior Geopolitical Analyst for The Ledger Asia, specializing in the intersection of international relations and market stability. With over a decade of experience, Tim provides deep-dive insights into Indo-Pacific security, global supply chain resilience, and the strategic competition between major powers.

    Previously a consultant for leading international think tanks, he focuses on how shifting diplomatic landscapes and maritime disputes impact corporate governance and trade policy. At The Ledger Asia, Tim’s analysis equips readers with the clarity needed to navigate the complex regulatory and economic environments of Southeast Asia and beyond.