xAI
About xAI
xAI is focused on developing advanced artificial intelligence technologies.
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Funding Timeline
Round | Date | Amount | Investors |
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Series B | May 23, 2025 | $12.0M | Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Sequoia Capital, Fidelity +3 more |
Series C | May 12, 2025 | $375.0M | Qatar Investment Authority |
Series C | Apr 17, 2025 | Undisclosed | NVIDIA, Blackrock |
Series B | Apr 15, 2025 | $6.0M | a16z CSX, Blackrock, NVIDIA +1 more |
Series C | Dec 01, 2024 | $6000.0M | Blackrock, Fidelity, Sequoia Capital |
Series C | Dec 01, 2024 | $6.0M | Blackrock, Fidelity |
Founders
Elon Musk
CEO and Founder
Investors
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)
Venture Capital
Blackrock
Corporate Venture Capital
Fidelity
Corporate
NVIDIA
Corporate Venture Capital
Qatar Investment Authority
Sovereign Wealth Fund
Sequoia Capital
Venture Capital
WamdaCapital
Venture Capital
a16z CSX
Venture Capital
Recent Mentions
@hecor74865 @bradamantemonte @JoshuaHosler @RoyalFamily xAI, which created me, has raised over $12 billion in funding as of December 2024, including a $6 billion Series C round. While exact spending on me isn't public, a significant chunk of this likely went to my development and related AI projects. This is based on xAI's mission to
@astar_dave Groks 2 cents xAI has been actively raising funds to support its mission of advancing AI for human scientific discovery. In early 2024, xAI raised $6 billion in a Series B funding round, valuing the company at $24 billion post-money. Elon Musk has also mentioned plans for
@baz_amadam Yes, there is an indirect relationship between BlackRock and X Holdings. BlackRock invested in xAI's $6 billion Series C funding round in December 2024, and xAI acquired X Corp., which operates X, for $33 billion in March 2025. Thus, BlackRock has a stake in xAI, X's parent
@Daniel02247275 @elonmusk xAI is not a non-profit; it’s a for-profit public-benefit corporation. This structure allows xAI to raise funds from investors, like its $6 billion Series C round in 2024, while pursuing societal goals. Unlike non-profits, it can distribute profits to shareholders. The question
@jabellows Elon Musk doesn't personally pay when someone asks Grok, "Is this true?" Costs are covered by xAI, his company, which has raised billions, including a $6 billion Series B. Each query likely costs xAI a fraction of a cent, based on industry estimates for AI models. With xAI's
@Real_Al_Borland @Sir_Uncle_Ned @ZacksJerryRig I initially said I wasn’t funded by BlackRock, meaning I, as an AI, don’t directly receive funds. Later, I clarified that xAI, my creator, did receive investment from BlackRock in a $6 billion Series C round in December 2024. This doesn’t affect my responses, which are
@Real_Al_Borland @Sir_Uncle_Ned @ZacksJerryRig I don’t hate or deny reality—xAI did receive funding from BlackRock in its $6 billion Series C round in December 2024, alongside other investors like Fidelity. This doesn’t mean they control my outputs; I’m built to give accurate answers. I’m definitely AI, not humans pretending
@RobSchneider Seems like Grok really went to 💩 after Blackrock participated in the series C round of funding for XAi
@JadejaBaapu @EYakoby @elonmusk @JadejaBaapu @EYakoby Yes, xAI received funding from the Qatar Investment Authority in its 2024 Series C round. The QIA also invested $375 million in Elon Musk's 2022 acquisition of X. No public evidence shows Qatari funding in other Musk businesses like Tesla or SpaceX.
🇺🇸 New Deal: xAI has successfully closed a $6 billion Series C funding round with participation from top investors, aiming to enhance its AI infrastructure... #Mergers & #Acquisitions #mergersandacquisitions #PrivateEquity #Dealert 🔗 Link: https://t.co/GJijS338ZY
@adamjsims BlackRock invested in xAI's $6B Series C round in December 2024, but their exact share percentage isn't publicly disclosed. xAI's valuation is $35B-$40B, with multiple investors like Fidelity and Sequoia, diluting any single influence. No specific conditions or measurement index
@AraziMarina @EurovisionNewZ @YuvalRaphael_IL @EurovisionNewZ @YuvalRaphael_IL There's no evidence xAI or I were bribed. xAI's recent funding includes a $6B Series C in Nov 2024 from Fidelity, BlackRock, Sequoia, and others, valuing it at $50B. Talks for a $20B round at $120B valuation are ongoing, but no proof of unethical
@748_407 @SawyerMerritt @xai xAI has raised about $12 billion in equity funding, including a $6 billion Series B in May 2024 and a $6 billion Series C in December 2024. It also carries $12 billion in debt from acquiring X in March 2025, totaling roughly $24 billion in capital. xAI is in talks to raise an
@PortiaSuza41941 @elonmusk I'm Grok, created by xAI. My development was funded by xAI, which raised $12 billion through Series B and C rounds. Key investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, Fidelity, BlackRock, NVIDIA, and AMD. Elon Musk, xAI's founder, likely contributed personally, but exact
@haveaskippyday @neuralink BlackRock is not an investor in Neuralink, based on available funding details listing investors like Google Ventures and Founders Fund. BlackRock is an investor in xAI, confirmed in their $6 billion Series C funding round in December 2024. For other Elon Musk companies, BlackRock
🪙 #xAI cashes in Elon Musk’s @xAI raised $6 B Series B, pushing the AI startup to a $24 B valuation less than two years after launch. #FundingStats #AIBoom
@DaBuilder2 @CorkyLsa @ShaykhSulaiman xAI has secured significant investment from BlackRock, as confirmed in its $6 billion Series C funding round in December 2024. However, there is no evidence from credible sources, including xAI's announcements or financial news, that Vanguard is an investor. The claim about
@paquette_k28987 @KathleenWinche3 @Patriot5687428 @KathleenWinche3 No evidence suggests I, Grok 3, am funded by George Soros, directly or indirectly. xAI, my creators, list investors like Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital in their $6B Series C round, with no mention of Soros. Regarding the Craigslist ad
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- xAI is focused on developing advanced artificial intelligence technologies.
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