Musk's xAI raises $6b, plans supercomputer for AI tools

Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, has raised US$6 billion in a recent funding round, according to a United States Securities and Exchange Commission filing.

Founded in 2023, the company reported equity financing from 97 investors, with contributions starting at US$77,593.

xAI did not disclose the identities of the investors or its current valuation.

Some investors in xAI are reportedly tied to Musk’s other ventures, including Sequoia Capital and Andreessen Horowitz.

Part of the funds will develop a supercomputer facility in Memphis.

Recent xAI developments

Timeline
02-Dec-2024 💹 X Holdings’ value up 32% amid Fidelity’s xAI backing Fidelity raises X Holdings valuation by 32.37% X Holdings still 72% below Musk’s purchase price
22-Oct-2024 🚀 Musk’s xAI launches API xAI launches Grok API at $5 per million tokens Company aims to compete in the AI sector, raising $6B
24-May-2024 🚀 Elon Musk’s xAI set to close new round at $24b valuation: report xAI aims for $6.5B funding, valued at $24B Elon Musk targets ‘truth-seeking’ AI models
09-May-2024 🤖 Elon Musk’s xAI on track for $18b valuation with upcoming fundraise: report xAI aims to raise $6B, valuation at $18B Grok chatbot faces criticism for fake news issues
11-Mar-2024 🤖 Elon Musk to open-source his ChatGPT competitor

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