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Graphcore
Semiconductors · Bristol, United Kingdom · Founded 2016
Develops a microprocessor designed for AI and machine learning applications MoreLess
Graphcore.ai is a startup that operates in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, specifically focusing on the development and deployment of Intelligence Processing Units (IPUs). These IPUs are designed to supercharge growth, streamline operations, and bring intelligence to enterprise applications. The company's primary clients are businesses looking to integrate AI into their operations or products.
Graphcore.ai offers a range of services, including cloud services, pre-trained AI models, optimized inference engines, and APIs. These services allow businesses to build and deploy AI-native products and platforms. The company's business model is based on providing these services on a subscription basis, with on-demand pricing and free tier offerings available through their cloud partners.
The company operates in the rapidly growing AI market, which is characterized by high demand for efficient and cost-effective AI solutions. Graphcore.ai's IPUs are designed to meet this demand by offering a way to save on compute costs and scale up to massive IPU compute when needed.
In terms of revenue generation, Graphcore.ai makes money by charging for the use of its IPU-powered AI services. This includes fees for using their cloud services, pre-trained models, optimized inference engines, and APIs. The company also generates income from partnerships with cloud service providers, who offer Graphcore.ai's services to their own customers.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Intelligence Processing Units, Cloud Services, Pre-Trained Models, Optimized Inference Engines, APIs, Subscription-Based Business Model, On-Demand Pricing, Free Tier Offerings, Cloud Partners.
Company overview
Graphcore company information
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- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- Employees
- 697
- Open positions
- 165
- Dealroom signal
- 95.2
Valuation & funding
Graphcore funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROWTH EQUITY NON VCOther financing | May 2026 | $457M | — | SoftBank | ↗ |
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | Jul 2024 | $600M | — | SoftBank | ↗ |
| SERIES EOther financing | Dec 2020 | $222M | $2.8B | Molten Ventures · Baillie Gifford · Fidelity International · Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan | — |
| SERIES DOther financing | Feb 2020 | $150M | $1.9B | Ahren Innovation Capital · Amadeus Capital Partners · Sofina · Baillie Gifford | — |
| SECONDARYOther financing | Jan 2020 | $0 | — | Balderton Capital | — |
| SERIES DOther financing | Dec 2018 | Amadeus Capital Partners · Sequoia · Foundation Capital · C4 Ventures | ↗ | ||
| SERIES COther financing | Nov 2017 | Atomico · Molten Ventures · Pitango Venture Capital · C4 Ventures | — | ||
| SERIES BOther financing | Jul 2017 | Molten Ventures · Pitango Venture Capital · Foundation Capital · Bosch Ventures | ↗ | ||
| SERIES AOther financing | Oct 2016 | Foundation Capital · Bosch Ventures · C4 Ventures · Amadeus Capital Partners | ↗ | ||
| SPINOUTOther financing | May 2016 | University of Bristol | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and profit over time
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| Year | Revenue | Growth | EBITDA | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $92M | 0% | −$156M | -170.3% |
| 2025 | $92M | +2198.1% | −$156M | -170.3% |
| 2024 | $4M | 0% | −$156M | -3913.3% |
| 2023 | $4M | +37.7% | −$156M | -3913.3% |
| 2022 | $2.9M | -46.2% | −$156M | -5388.2% |
| 2021 | $5.4M | +15.1% | −$150M | -2791.4% |
| 2020 | $4.7M | — | −$129M | -2761.3% |
Growth signals
Graphcore website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Graphcore is 54K monthly website visits, up 17.4% over the last three months. Graphcore's team grew 78.7% over the past year.
Hiring
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