Groq
Latest round
- —
Last raised
- Oct 2026
Total raised
- $2.8B
Investors
- 38
About Groq
Founded in 2016 and based in Mountain View, CA, Groq, Inc. focuses on delivering high-performance AI inference solutions through its innovative products, GroqCloud and GroqRack, designed to enhance operational efficiency across diverse industries. Groq specializes in high-performance AI inference solutions through its core products, GroqCloud™ and GroqRack™. GroqCloud™ offers fast and affordable on-demand inference powered by the company’s custom-built LPU™, enabling users to deploy AI applications efficiently and at scale. GroqRack™ provides on-premises solutions for businesses needing AI inference capabilities within their data centers. The architecture of Groq’s offerings is designed to maintain model quality across various sizes and complexities, making them suitable for diverse applications, from compact models to large-scale mixture of experts (MoEs). Their products cater to a wide array of industries, serving clients across North America, Europe, and Asia, including enterprises looking to enhance their AI capabilities while managing operational costs effectively. Groq generates revenue primarily through its subscription-based model for its GroqCloud™ and GroqRack™ services. Clients engage in transactions by subscribing to these platforms, which provide scalable AI inference solutions tailored to their needs. The pricing structure is designed to accommodate varying usage levels, with costs potentially decreasing as usage increases, thus incentivizing larger deployments. Groq’s offerings, particularly the GroqCloud™ platform and the GroqRack™ cluster, form the cornerstone of their revenue model, targeting businesses that require high-performance AI solutions while managing budget constraints. The company focuses on fostering partnerships with enterprises that seek reliable and consistent AI inference capabilities, thereby establishing a substantial client base across multiple sectors.
Who invested in Groq
38 investors across 8 rounds
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Funding rounds
Round
Oct 19, 2026
Amount
$650M
Investors
Series A
Aug 17, 2026
Amount
$350M
Investors
Series D
Sep 17, 2025
Amount
$750M
Investors
Series D
Aug 1, 2024
Amount
$746M
Investors
Series C
Jan 13, 2021
Amount
$301M
Investors
Series B
Aug 28, 2018
Amount
$40M
Investors
Seed
Dec 7, 2016
Amount
$0.3M
Investors
Seed
Oct 6, 2016
Amount
$10M
Investors
Questions about Groq
Who invested in Groq?
Groq has 38 investors on record across 8 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Groq raised?
Groq has raised 8 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
What does Groq do?
Founded in 2016 and based in Mountain View, CA, Groq, Inc.
Where is Groq headquartered?
Groq is headquartered in Mountain View, US.
Which VCs invest in companies like Groq?
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