# Pruna AI

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Munchen, Germany
- Website: www.pruna.ai
- Total disclosed funding: $6.5M
- Latest round: Seed (Jun 14, 2024)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Based in Munchen, Germany, and founded in 2023, Pruna AI GmbH operates as a technology company that focuses on providing an AI optimization platform designed to accelerate and streamline the deployment of machine learning (ML) models. In November 2024, Pruna AI GmbH raised USD 6.5 million in seed funding led by EQT, with participation from Daphni, Motier Ventures, and Kima Ventures. 

Pruna AI specializes in AI model optimization, offering a robust AI optimization engine tailored for machine learning teams. The company’s solutions simplify scalable inference, allowing users to enhance model efficiency with minimal coding. The firm addresses a variety of use cases, including optimizing models like stable diffusion and large language models (LLMs).

Pruna AI generates revenue through a subscription model catering to individual and business clients. The company offers a free trial version, which encourages conversions to paid subscriptions for full feature access. Pricing plans accommodate different user needs, focusing on B2B transactions where businesses subscribe to improving AI model performance, fostering long-term partnerships.

The company plans to use its proceeds from November 2024 funding to expand its technical team with machine learning research engineers and operational specialists to enhance its platform for optimizing deep learning models across hardware setups.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jun 14, 2024, $6.5M — EQT, Daphni, Motier Ventures, Kima Ventures

## Investors

- EQT (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/eqt) — Seed
- Daphni (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/daphni) — Seed
- Motier Ventures — Seed
- Kima Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kima-ventures) — Seed