ASML Holding(US:ASML) Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-09-08 00:12Group 1 - ASML is preparing to increase its stake in French AI startup Mistral AI, investing €1.3 billion (approximately $1.5 billion) in a Series C funding round valued at €1.7 billion (approximately $2 billion) [1] - Following this funding, Mistral AI's valuation is expected to reach €10 billion (approximately $11.7 billion), making it the most valuable AI company in Europe [1] - Mistral AI was founded in 2023 by former researchers from DeepMind and Meta, quickly becoming a flagship AI startup in Europe, competing with companies like OpenAI and Google [1] Group 2 - This collaboration will enable ASML to leverage Mistral AI's technology to optimize its chip manufacturing equipment, while Mistral AI will gain substantial financial support to expand its research and product range [2] - ASML is currently the only company globally producing extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines, essential for semiconductor manufacturers like TSMC and Intel to produce advanced semiconductor products [2]