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Firmus Abandons Record-Breaking IPO, Pivots to Private Capital Amid AI Valuation Scrutiny

Nvidia-backed Australian AI data center operator Firmus has withdrawn its planned initial public offering (IPO), citing market volatility and terms that did not reflect its long-term growth. The company had aimed to raise $5 billion at a $30.6 billion valuation, which would have been the second-largest share sale in Australian history. Instead, Firmus will pursue private funding. The withdrawal highlights growing investor skepticism toward high AI valuations, with critics noting the company’s limited operational capacity compared to its ambitious expansion plans.

via CNBC|

#ai-infrastructure #data-centers #firmus-technologies

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Firmus Abandons Record Australian IPO After Valuation Collapse

Firmus Technologies has withdrawn its application to list on the Australian Securities Exchange, abandoning a deal that would have raised $5bn at a $30bn valuation. The move, announced on October 9, 2026, follows a rapid collapse in investor interest during the bookbuilding process. While the company cited 'market volatility,' reports indicate the share price was slashed from $11 to $5.50 within days as institutional investors rejected the valuation. Firmus, backed by Nvidia, Blackstone, and Jane Street, plans to seek private capital instead. The withdrawal highlights growing skepticism among investors regarding the high valuations and debt-heavy expansion plans of AI infrastructure firms, even as global tech indices remain near record highs.

via Financial Times|

#ai-data-centres #australian-markets #firmus