Thinking Machines Secures $2B Seed Round in Historic Funding Milestone
AI startup Thinking Machines raises a record-breaking $2 billion in seed funding at a $10 billion valuation—setting a new benchmark in early-stage investments.
Thinking Machines has officially raised the largest seed funding round in history—$2 billion—marking a major moment in the world of artificial intelligence and startup financing.
Led by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, Thinking Machines is based in San Francisco and backed by a powerhouse team with experience from top AI firms including Meta, Google, OpenAI, and Mistral AI. The recent $2 billion funding, led by Andreessen Horowitz, values the company at $10 billion—an extraordinary figure for a seed-stage venture.
This round isn’t just large—it’s unprecedented. Previous high-profile seed investments in the U.S. have ranged from $200 million to $450 million, including:
- Yuga Labs raised $450 million in 2022, known for the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs.
- Lila Sciences, focused on AI-driven lab automation, secured $200 million in a Flagship Pioneering-backed round.
- US, a crypto platform, closed over $200 million at a $4.5 billion valuation.
- Chestnut Carbon obtained $200 million for its carbon credit projects in forestry.
- Aptos Labs, specializing in blockchain and Web3, raised $200 million in a seed round also led by Andreessen Horowitz.
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Compared to these, Thinking Machines’ $2 billion round is in a league of its own.
What sets Thinking Machines apart isn’t just the funding—it’s the vision. Founded in 2024, the company aims to create AI systems that are more understandable, adaptable, and human-friendly. Its mission includes building multimodal systems that can work alongside people, not just for them.
Given the talent behind Thinking Machines and the growing influence of AI, investor confidence is no surprise. If the team helped shape OpenAI’s success, there’s reason to believe they can drive innovation with Thinking Machines as well.
This historic funding round reinforces one key point: Thinking Machines is poised to play a major role in the future of artificial intelligence.