# C3.ai

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/c3-ai

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Redwood City, US
- Website: www.c3.ai/
- Total disclosed funding: $230M
- Latest round: Series F (Jan 16, 2018)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Based in the US, C3.ai, Inc. is a provider of Enterprise AI software, delivering tailored applications that empower organizations to address complex business challenges across various industries, including manufacturing, financial services, and government.C3.ai, Inc. specializes in enterprise artificial intelligence solutions that aid organizations in optimizing their operations. Founded in 2009, the company is headquartered in Redwood City, California, US. The firm was co-founded by Jim Bondurant, Obadiah Mshindi, and Pat House, with Thomas Siebel serving as CEO. C3.ai has raised a total of USD 651.00 mn through its funding rounds, culminating in an IPO on December 9, 2020, where it sold 15.5 million shares at USD 42 per share, marking a significant milestone in its growth trajectory.C3.ai provides a broad range of Enterprise AI software, featuring over 130 turnkey applications designed to meet the critical business needs of global enterprises across diverse sectors, such as manufacturing and defense. Their flagship offering, the C3 AI Platform, integrates deep code, low code, and no code development tools, allowing organizations to swiftly create and operate AI applications that address specific business challenges. The platform enables functionalities like predictive maintenance and fraud detection, serving clients including the U.S. Air Force and Shell, with deployments across North America, Europe, and Asia.In the most recent year, C3.ai reported revenue of USD 389.06 mn and an EBITDA of USD -311.82 mn. The company primarily generates revenue through subscription models for its Enterprise AI applications and related services, structured as B2B transactions that support annual contracts for software access, training, and technical assistance. Their pricing plans are tiered, catering to various enterprise needs, with key products contributing to their financial performance including the C3 AI CRM and Asset Performance Suite.C3.ai plans to leverage the proceeds from its recent IPO to expand its product offerings and enter new markets. The company is working on launching enhanced AI applications to further improve enterprise solutions by the end of 2025. Additionally, C3.ai is targeting expansion in European and Asian markets, with specific strategies to adapt its offerings to regional demands. The funding raised will support these initiatives, facilitating the development of new products and the scaling of operations in targeted geographic regions.

## Funding rounds

- Series F, Jan 16, 2018, $106M — TPG, Sutter Hill Ventures, Breyer Capital
- Series E, Mar 2, 2017, $12M — TPG, Sutter Hill Ventures, Breyer Capital, Wildcat Venture Partners
- Series D, Aug 29, 2016, $97M — InterWest Partners, TPG, Sutter Hill Ventures
- Series C, May 15, 2013, $15M — InterWest Partners, Sutter Hill Ventures, Makena Capital Management

## Investors

- InterWest Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/interwest-partners) — Series C, Series D
- Sutter Hill Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sutter-hill-ventures) — Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F
- Makena Capital Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/makena-capital-management) — Series C
- TPG (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tpg) — Series D, Series E, Series F
- Breyer Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/breyer-capital) — Series E, Series F
- Wildcat Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wildcat-venture-partners) — Series E