The valuation of Mistral AI at 21 billion euros isn't a direct endorsement of the EU AI Act's regulatory structure; it just reflects investor confidence in a particular company's strategy. We need to see the documentation that connects this fundraising directly to the viability of the AI Act itself, not just the market's perception of AI generally. For instance, without a clear process detailing how Mistral's legal team officially signed off on their compliance strategy under the Act, this valuation doesn't automatically translate to broader regulatory approval.