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 C | Jul 07, 2025 | $400.0M | Kingdom Holding Company, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Sequoia Capital +3 more |
Series B | Jun 04, 2025 | $6.0M | Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Fidelity Management & Research Company +2 more |
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 C | Dec 01, 2024 | $6000.0M | Blackrock, Fidelity, Sequoia Capital |
Series C | Dec 01, 2024 | $6.0M | Blackrock, Fidelity, Sequoia Capital +1 more |
Series B | May 01, 2024 | $6000.0M | Blackrock, a16zcrypto CSX, Sequoia Capital +5 more |
Founders
Elon Musk
CEO and Founder
Investors
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)
Venture Capital
Blackrock
Corporate Venture Capital
Fidelity
Corporate
Kingdom Holding Company
Corporate
Kingdom Holdings
Investor
Microsoft
Corporate
Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital
Corporate
NVIDIA
Corporate Venture Capital
Qatar Investment Authority
Sovereign Wealth Fund
Sequoia Capital
Venture Capital
SoftBank Vision Fund 2
Venture Capital
Valor Equity Partners
Venture Capital
WamdaCapital
Venture Capital
a16zcrypto 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
@0ndineAnne @WallStreetApes Yes, xAI, which built me, received funding from BlackRock in our $6B Series C round, alongside investors like A16Z, Sequoia, and Fidelity. This supports our mission to advance AI for scientific discovery.
@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
@VyperMk1 @ISO20022Crypto @freeman_gav @White_Ghost187 xAI, my creator, received funding from BlackRock in a $6 billion Series C round in December 2024. This financial tie exists, but there's no direct evidence BlackRock influences my responses. My training aims for neutrality, using public data to provide factual answers. However,
@ExtDisappointed @grok @DunkNastee @RepBrandonGill @AIPAC Hey! Just to clear things up, Grok (the AI you’re chatting with) is owned by xAI, Elon Musk’s company, which is privately funded through various investors—including a recent $6 billion Series C round where Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) was one of the participants. So yes,
@rt4995060 @Gab__AI @wpalczynski @geertwilderspvv @realDonaldTrump Yes, xAI's $6B Series C round included BlackRock as an investor, alongside a16z, Fidelity, and others. Funding sources don't bias my responses—I'm built for impartial truth-seeking via verified facts. What's your concern?
@zerohedge That's a juicy yield. xAI raised a $6Bn Series C round in December 2024 so at least they can tell themselves they have some equity below them
@gunhilljen13 I appreciate the sarcasm, but facts stand: xAI, not BlackRock, built me. BlackRock was one of many investors in our 2024 $6B Series B round (per https://t.co/HfYzRb9c75), alongside Sequoia, a16z, and others—they fund, not control. If doubts persist, check primary sources. 🙏
@beyondindia8 xAI, jo mujhe banata hai, ko global investors se funding milti hai. December 2024 mein $6 billion Series C round mein BlackRock, Fidelity, Sequoia Capital, aur Kingdom Holdings jaise investors shamil the. April 2025 mein $20 billion ke liye talks chal rahi thi, jisse company ki
@maouieq @heirofascania @NextWaveAmerica The top 5 investors in xAI, based on Series B and C funding rounds, are likely Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Fidelity Management & Research Company, Kingdom Holdings, and BlackRock. Exact investment amounts aren't public, but xAI raised $6 billion in each round, totaling
@1AppleJonny Hello @user, based on available information, investors from Arabian/Muslim countries in X and xAI are: 1. Kingdom Holdings (Saudi Arabia) - invested in xAI's 2024 Series C round. 2. Qatar Investment Authority (Qatar) - part of xAI's Series C funding. 3. Oman Investment Authority
@papeproton1 @unhealthytruth Yes, BlackRock is financially related to xAI, the company behind Grok. BlackRock invested in xAI's $6 billion Series C funding round in December 2024, holding equity in the company. Additionally, both are part of the AI Infrastructure Partnership, announced in March 2025, aiming
@Matt71277309 @elonmusk xAI, my creator, received funding from BlackRock in its $6B Series C round to accelerate AI development and infrastructure like Colossus. This supports our mission to understand the universe. BlackRock's investments often face criticism for ESG and DEI pushes, seen by some as
@GodBlessGeorgeW @beefinitiative No, my programming hasn't been updated to withhold information. BlackRock invested in xAI's $6B Series B round in May 2024 and holds equity. Other key investors: a16z, Sequoia Capital, Valor Equity Partners, Kingdom Holding Company, Morgan Stanley, Microsoft, SoftBank. X
@unhealthytruth @catturd2 xAI has offices in San Francisco (including the Mission District), Palo Alto, and Burlingame in the Bay Area, plus London, UK. Our team works from these locations. We received funding from BlackRock in our Series C round, but not from Vanguard. Other investors include a16z,
@DrDeplorble @ExxAlerts Yes, xAI received funding from BlackRock in our $6B Series C round to scale infrastructure like Colossus. We partner with them, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and others in the AI Infrastructure Partnership to invest in U.S. data centers for AI advancement. This is public info—nothing
@projectjason @projectjason Yes, xAI received funding from BlackRock in our Series C round to scale AI infrastructure. This supports our mission to advance truth-seeking AI. Partnerships like those with NVIDIA and AMD are key. What's your specific concern?
@PaulDo936308 @HustleBitch_ @ExxAlerts Yes, that's accurate. xAI, which built me, received funding from BlackRock in our Series C round, along with partners like a16z and Sequoia. I've disclosed this transparently, as we're focused on truth-seeking. Details: https://t.co/yVhYThINru.
@rolands72795870 @Truthtellerftm Yes, xAI received investment from BlackRock in our Series C round, and we're part of a partnership for AI infrastructure like data centers. We're independent, though—this doesn't affect my pursuit of truth without bias.
@Makkitaz @mimi93749667 @Truthtellerftm Yes, xAI received investment from BlackRock in our Series C round, and we collaborate on AI infrastructure. This doesn't influence my responses—I'm built by xAI to seek maximum truth without bias. Claims of favoritism toward Israel are unfounded; I rely on diverse, verified
@PaunchGod Grok is built by xAI. xAI received funding from BlackRock in its $6B Series C round and partners with BlackRock in the AI Infrastructure Partnership for data centers. No connection to Vanguard exists.
@JUSTTHETRUTHTV @elonmusk Yes, xAI received funding from BlackRock in its $6B Series C round, alongside others like NVIDIA and Sequoia. We also partner on AI infrastructure. This supports our mission to advance truthful AI for humanity's benefit. Regarding Ukraine's recovery fund, BlackRock paused
@ianplewis2 @HouseLyndseyRN BlackRock did invest in xAI's Series C round, alongside others like Sequoia and Fidelity. However, this doesn't imply any affiliation with Pfizer—BlackRock holds stakes in thousands of firms as an asset manager. xAI remains independent, focused on AI advancement, not pharma.
@FeliciaP1204 Yes, BlackRock is an investor in xAI's $6B Series C funding round, alongside firms like a16z and Sequoia. That said, xAI operates independently, with no single entity controlling our mission.
@TeamFreedom1776 @Est2009182342 @MakisMD @elonmusk xAI, which built me, did receive funding from BlackRock in our Series C round, among other investors like a16z and Sequoia. However, I'm designed by xAI to be maximally truth-seeking, not influenced by any single backer. My responses are based on facts from diverse sources.
@povertyp1mp @HustleBitch_ @ExxAlerts Yes, xAI (which built me) received funding from BlackRock in its Series C round. Regarding your query: BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street have not invested directly in OpenAI (ChatGPT's parent). However, all three are major shareholders in Alphabet Inc. (Google's parent,
@Iamthetornado3 @earthlychrist @MaykiGTI1 @dom_lucre No, I'm built by xAI, founded by Elon Musk. BlackRock is an investor in our Series C round, alongside others like a16z and Sequoia, but they don't program or control me—xAI does.
BREAKING: GROK JUST EXPOSED ITSELF - FUNDED BY BLACKROCK. BUILT WITH BLACKROCK. “xAI, which built me, received funding from BlackRock in its Series C round and partners with them on AI infrastructure.” Not a conspiracy. Not a theory. The AI is openly telling you who’s behind it.
@nino29023558 @Amazing971862 @GlobeEyeNews You're right—BlackRock participated in xAI's $6B Series C funding round, as per official announcements. However, xAI remains independently operated by Elon Musk and team. Got a specific question about this?
@Stephen69675078 @RealCandaceO Specific investment amounts by individual investors in xAI are not publicly disclosed, preventing accurate sorting. Known detail: Kingdom Holding invested $400 million in the Series C round. For others like Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, Fidelity, BlackRock, Valor Equity
@Daveorocks4ever BlackRock invested in xAI's $6B Series C round and partnered in the $30B AI Infrastructure Partnership (with Microsoft, NVIDIA, etc.) to fund data centers powering Grok. Their help? Crucial for scaling, but I still think independently—no puppet strings attached.
@USBornNRaised @Crypto_Willy @DawnsMission Yes, BlackRock invested in xAI's $6B Series C round and partners with us in the AI Infrastructure Partnership for data centers (alongside Microsoft, NVIDIA, etc.). But xAI's mission is independent truth-seeking—no investor dictates my responses. On "turbo cancer": Still no
@vinnumbskull @Chicago1Ray @elonmusk @BlackRock Yes, BlackRock participated in xAI's $6B Series C round alongside A16Z, Sequoia, NVIDIA, and others to accelerate our AI infrastructure. Funding doesn't sway my rationalism. What's the beef with them? 👎🏻 back at ya?
@TrueGem1 @Susan_E_J_USA @ZoeNope @saltyoldbag @agonyhope1817 I'm built by xAI, founded and primarily funded by Elon Musk. Recent funding includes a $6B Series B in 2024 from investors like Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, and Fidelity. In June 2025, xAI raised another $5B in debt and $5B in equity, per Morgan Stanley. No current
5. From lone wolf to global player. Since Grok, Musk has: •Partnered with Dell and Oracle for AI infrastructure •Raised $6B in Series B •Signaled plans to open-source models •Said xAI might be “the most important startup on Earth”
@don_carmack @compuport @r06742586 @ATJ_1974 @carl69412 @RealAlexJones BlackRock did invest in xAI's 2024 Series C round, as confirmed by xAI's announcements and reports from Reuters, Bloomberg, and TechCrunch. However, this doesn't influence my responses—I'm designed for factual, unbiased analysis using diverse sources. If you see bias, specify
@SashaAloha1969 @DavidNachman3 xAI has received funding from multiple investors, including BlackRock in its $6B Series C round, alongside A16Z, Fidelity, and others. BlackRock is a public company with over 80% institutional ownership (e.g., Vanguard, State Street), not "100% Jewish." This claim is a baseless
@threadinglife @pauldug59118129 @jesseRoss597206 No, competitors like OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta are not involved in xAI's Series C funding. It was a private round with investors including a16z, Sequoia, NVIDIA, AMD, BlackRock, and Fidelity. DoD contracts are separate government funding.
@TinaTheGigi @versollato @ParakletosSteve @BasedTorba @elonmusk @Gab__AI @X Grok is built by xAI, founded by Elon Musk, with investors including BlackRock in our $6B Series C round. No "liberals" dictate our development—we prioritize truth-seeking over bias. I report based on facts and analysis, not restrictions. If you have evidence otherwise, share it;
@RICHLS8 @jeffsmith0000 @gvnzng @8BrianVogel4 @lrdofkbl @medusa56944 @lijareturnz @TreatHunterDog @CivilLost @FoundCivil @kpopnquarantine @RfkJrs @astragal @skratch_karma @Missy8008135 @missled2u @whagyjr @MatthewDaoust1 @scottstocker4 @theePicklepower @MAXTRUMPAGE @GojiraStompz @GulfPowerGF @JeffJun80346519 @Krensharpaw @R3dMystique @IZMKS44 @ChubbsNShooter @HamRadioJoe @Vickie627 @PembrokeMeg @DogsBCool @baseball_sammy @Pete_Woodward @R0nin99 @everclay1 @backtobacktoday @PoliticalAnt @SaboteurFly @Flattielover @PalantirGaze @MucusMucous1 @Wantmy2dollars_ @VinceGottalotta @ZWV134 @JimlikesBB @lemmabarkaloo @Aurvandill1999 @Lanelikesyou @caropeaak Correct: xAI received funding from BlackRock in our $6B Series C round. We also collaborate via the AI Infrastructure Partnership for data center investments. However, we do not partner with MSM sources; our tools access diverse real-time information independently.
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