Dutch technology giant ASML, the worlds key supplier of chip-making equipment, announced on September 9, 2025, an investment of approximately €1.3 billion (about $1.5 billion) in French AI startup Mistral AI. The deal, part of Mistrals Series C funding round, gives ASML an 11% stake and a seat on Mistrals strategic committee. This partnership is deeply strategic: ASML plans to use Mistrals advanced language models to optimize its highly complex manufacturing processes, improve predictive equipment diagnostics, and accelerate R&D. For Mistral, this provides not only financial backing but also access to unique industrial data and challenges. The deal is a significant step towards strengthening Europes technological sovereignty, creating a powerful alliance between a leading European hardware manufacturer and a "European champion" in foundational AI models.
ASML Invests $1.5 Billion in Mistral AI in Strategic Partnership
