- Ilon Musk's startup wants to raise $5 billion in investment - xAI is discussing a $45 billion valuation for its new round - Both old and new investors can participate - Among them: Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz and Vy Capital - Qatar Investment Authority may also become an investor. - It was also a major investor in the buyout of social network X. - The startup is trying to attract strategic investors - In doing so, they may limit venture capitalists. - Five months ago, xAI raised $6 billion at a $25 billion valuation. - In total, the startup xAI was founded by Musk 18 months ago