What Is Etched’s Valuation in 2026? $21B After $700M
Etched closed $700M at $21B on August 18, 2026, led by Jane Street after the trading firm tested and installed a rack. That doubles July’s $10.3B Series C in a month. Revenue was not disclosed.
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