Amazon in talks to acquire AI startup Decart

The Wall Street Journal reported on Oct. 11, 2026, that Amazon is in talks to acquire Decart, citing people familiar with the matter.[1] It said the potential deal could be valued at around $7 billion.[1] Reuters reported that a deal could happen soon if the talks do not collapse and no other suitor emerges, while also saying it could not immediately verify the report.[2] Decart and Amazon did not respond to requests for comment.[2]

Decart’s software is designed to make it easier for AI developers to switch between different AI chips, a process that can be complex and costly when it involves moving to a new computing system.[1][3] Its DOS product is an AI optimization layer, while Lucy is a world model for real-time interactive video.[4] Decart’s Lucy model can edit live video in real time.[2] Its Oasis product is designed for physical AI and robotics simulations; Oasis generates simulated environments to train and test robotics and autonomous-driving systems.[4][2]

Decart raised $300 million in a funding round at an estimated $4 billion valuation.[4] Radical Ventures led the round, and Nvidia participated as an investor.[3] The Journal reported that the recent funding round valued Decart at nearly $4 billion, up from $3.1 billion in August.[3] Amazon had also joined Decart as a strategic customer.[4] Decart said it was generating revenue through contracts with major cloud providers, AI laboratories and hyperscale companies.[4]

Enterprise customers will be able to use Decart’s technology for AI applications in media, commerce, advertising and physical AI, according to Calcalist.[4] A potential Decart deal was explored in August for $6 billion, according to StreetInsider.[2] Bloomberg reported that Anthropic decided against acquiring Decart after conducting due diligence.[5] Those reports provide context for the interest in the startup, but the current acquisition talks remain unconfirmed in the evidence available: Reuters said it could not immediately verify the report.[2]