Cerebras Systems made a striking debut on the Nasdaq Thursday, with shares opening at $350, significantly above the IPO price of $185.

The valuation of the chipmaker now exceeds $100 billion, marking one of the most notable pureplay AI IPOs to date.

The company sold 30 million shares in the offering, which was well-received by investors in a market showing strong interest in AI-related technologies.

The company sold 30 million shares in the offering, which was well-received by investors in a market showing strong interest in AI-related technologies.

The IPO comes amid a broader bull market for silicon, with demand for AI-specific hardware surging as companies across industries seek to integrate advanced computing capabilities.

Cerebras, known for its high-performance computing solutions, has positioned itself as a key player in the AI infrastructure space.

The strong pricing and valuation reflect investor confidence in the company's potential to capitalize on the growing AI ecosystem.