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Crusoe Energy just closed a $1.375B Series E at $10B+ valuation — the largest AI infrastructure round this year. Crusoe builds "AI factories" — vertically integrated data centers powered by clean energy for AI workloads. Key metrics: • $1.375B raised, Series E • $10B+ valuation (up from ~$3B in 2024) • 45GW power pipeline (4x growth this year) • 5x booking growth in Q1-Q3 2025 How they built it: • Started in 2018 converting waste gas to power Bitcoin mining • Pivoted to AI infrastructure as demand exploded (2022-2023) • Built vertical integration: energy → data centers → cloud platform • Secured massive power partnerships • Launched 1.2GW campus in just 1 year Takeaway: Vertical integration beats fragmented approaches when infrastructure demand outpaces supply. #startups#AI