# Upscale AI

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/upscale-ai-2

- Industry: IT Infrastructure
- Headquarters: Santa Clara, US
- Website: www.upscaleai.com
- Total disclosed funding: $475M
- Latest round: Series A (Jun 22, 2026)
- Investors on record: 17

## About

Upscale AI, Inc., based in the US, specializes in high-performance networking solutions that facilitate the democratization of artificial intelligence through a robust infrastructure tailored for enterprise needs.Upscale AI was founded in 2025 in Santa Clara, US, focusing on delivering networking solutions for artificial intelligence applications. The company has completed one deal to date, raising USD 100.00 mn in Seed funding on September 18, 2025, co-led by Maverick Ventures and Mayfield Fund, with participation from multiple investors including Qualcomm Ventures. The founder's history and previous ventures are currently not disclosed.Upscale AI specializes in delivering purpose-built networking solutions designed for high-performance computing, critical for accelerating the democratization of artificial intelligence. The company's core offerings include a full-stack infrastructure that leverages open-standard technologies, enabling system scalability, interoperability, and enhanced performance for AI applications. This infrastructure is targeted at enterprise-level clients across various sectors, including technology, finance, and telecommunications, who require efficient, flexible, and robust networking solutions to support their AI initiatives. By focusing on both the hardware and software components of their products, Upscale AI aims to meet the diverse needs of its client base, which spans major markets in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.Upscale AI generates revenue through a combination of partnerships and direct business transactions, primarily serving B2B clients. The company establishes contractual agreements with enterprise customers that encompass ongoing service provisions, including support and maintenance, alongside the sale of their networking products. Revenue is structured through subscription models for software services and licensing fees for proprietary technologies, ensuring clients receive continuous access to updates and innovations. Specific pricing plans for their flagship offerings, designed to optimize AI networking capabilities, are tailored to meet the unique requirements of each client engagement, reflecting the value of the advanced solutions provided.In September 2025, Upscale AI raised USD 100.00 mn in Seed funding, which will be utilized for the setup of artificial intelligence network infrastructure systems, integration of open standard technologies, and development of compute connectivity platforms. The company plans to introduce new products to the market that enhance their networking capabilities for AI applications. Additionally, Upscale AI intends to expand its operations into new geographic markets, specifically targeting regions in Europe and Asia, by the end of 2026.In June 2026, Upscale AI, Inc. raised USD 190 million in series A funding led by new investor PremjiInvest, with participation from other new investors Nventures, Salesforce Ventures, StepStone, Seligman Investments, Temasek Holdings, and Tiger Global Management. Returning investors Maverick Capital, Mayfield Fund, Prosperity7, and Tiger Global Management. The company will use the funding to scale its business and speed up the delivery of networking technology for large-scale computing infrastructure.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jun 22, 2026, $190M — Mayfield Fund, Temasek Holdings, Seligman Investments, StepStone, Tiger Global Management, Maverick Capital, PremjiInvest, Salesforce Ventures, Nventures, Prosperity7
- Series A, Jan 21, 2026, $200M — Mayfield Fund, Intel Capital, StepStone, Tiger Global Management, Qualcomm Ventures, Maverick Capital, PremjiInvest, Xora Innovation, Prosperity7
- Seed, Sep 17, 2025, $85M — Mayfield Fund, StepStone, Qualcomm Ventures, Maverick Capital, Stanford University, Cota Capital, Celesta Capital, MVP Ventures, Xora Innovation

## Investors

- Mayfield Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mayfield-fund) — Seed, Series A
- StepStone (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/stepstone) — Seed, Series A
- Qualcomm Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/qualcomm-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Maverick Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/maverick-capital) — Seed, Series A
- Stanford University — Seed
- Cota Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cota-capital) — Seed
- Celesta Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/celesta-capital) — Seed
- MVP Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mvp-ventures) — Seed
- Xora Innovation (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/xora-innovation) — Seed, Series A
- Intel Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/intel-capital) — Series A
- Tiger Global Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tiger-global-management) — Series A
- PremjiInvest (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/premjiinvest) — Series A
- Prosperity7 (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/prosperity7) — Series A
- Temasek Holdings — Series A
- Seligman Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/seligman-investments) — Series A
- Salesforce Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/salesforce-ventures) — Series A
- Nventures — Series A