Amazon is reportedly in negotiations to acquire AI startup Decart in a deal that could reach around $7 billion, according to a Wall Street Journal report published on Sunday (11). The news was also covered by Reuters and Bloomberg.
Decart, founded in 2023 by Israeli engineers — brothers Dean and Orian Leitersdorf and Moshe Shalev — develops interactive world models and low-latency AI infrastructure. Its products include Lucy, a model capable of real-time live video editing, and Oasis, focused on environment simulations for robotics and autonomous vehicles. The company also offers the Decart Optimization Stack (DOS), software that makes it easier to switch AI workloads between different chips.
In May 2026, Decart was valued at nearly $4 billion in a $300 million round led by Radical Ventures, with Nvidia participating. Before Amazon, Anthropic reportedly explored an acquisition for about $6 billion in August but walked away in September after due diligence, according to Bloomberg.
Sources cited by the WSJ say a deal could close soon if talks do not break down or another suitor emerges. Neither Amazon nor Decart has publicly commented on the report so far.
The move comes amid intense competition for AI computing capacity. Tools that allow models to run more efficiently on diverse chips — including Amazon’s own Trainium — have become strategic for companies seeking to reduce dependence on dominant suppliers.
What is Decart
The startup stands out for real-time world models. The original Oasis, launched in 2024, generated interactive Minecraft-style worlds. More recent versions, such as Oasis 3, focus on simulations for physical AI, robotics and autonomous driving. Lucy enables live video edits with low latency.
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