AI Company Databricks Declares It Will Invest Over $1 Billion' in Downtown SF With Big Conference, New HQ
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Databricks, following a $10 billion fundraising round, has signed a lease for a new 150,000 square-foot headquarters at One Sansome in San Francisco. This move marks a significant expansion from its current location and coincides with the commitment to host its annual Data + AI Summit in the city for the next five years. This investment aims to consolidate Databricks' position in the competitive AI analytics market against rivals. However, there were considerations about relocating the conference to Las Vegas due to previous uncertainties regarding San Francisco as a viable long-term base.
Databricks is committing to a $10 billion investment in the San Francisco area with a new headquarters and an annual conference extension.
The company has signed a lease for 150,000 square feet at One Sansome, showcasing significant growth from its previous HQ at 160 Spear Street.
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