Summary:
Thinking Machines Lab secures a $2B seed round at a $10B valuation, marking a historic moment for AI startups
Led by Andreessen Horowitz, the round highlights the high confidence in Mira Murati's vision and team
The startup's secretive projects and all-star team from OpenAI have fueled investor interest
Mira Murati's leadership and past contributions to ChatGPT and DALL-E underscore the potential of her new venture
The funding round reflects the intense competition and high stakes in the AI industry
Thinking Machines Lab, the enigmatic AI startup founded by Mira Murati, OpenAI's former chief technology officer, has made headlines by securing a $2 billion seed round at a staggering $10 billion valuation. This monumental funding round, potentially the largest seed investment in history, was led by Andreessen Horowitz with participation from Sarah Guo’s Conviction Partners.
Despite its secretive nature, the startup has successfully leveraged Murati's reputation and the allure of high-profile AI researchers to attract significant investment. The exact focus of Thinking Machines Lab remains under wraps, but the involvement of former OpenAI colleagues, including co-founder John Schulman, hints at groundbreaking AI developments ahead.
Murati's departure from OpenAI in September 2024 followed her pivotal role in developing ChatGPT, DALL-E, and voice mode. Her exit was part of a wave of executives who raised concerns about CEO Sam Altman’s leadership, culminating in a brief but notable interim CEO stint during OpenAI's leadership upheaval in November 2023.
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