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San Francisco, USA · Founded 2022

Chroma

Open source AI-native embedding database

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About Chroma

Chroma is the open source embedding database that makes it easy to build AI applications. It gives LLM apps the ability to store, query, and retrieve embeddings with a simple Python or JavaScript API. Chroma is the most popular vector database for RAG applications, with millions of downloads and thousands of apps powered by it.

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Company facts

Category
AI
Funding stage
Seed
Total raised
$18M
Founded
2022
Team size
10–50
HQ
San Francisco
Country
USA
Website
trychroma.com

Founders of Chroma

  • Jeff Huber
  • Anton Troynikov

Investors backing Chroma

  • Spark Capital
  • a16z

Frequently asked questions

What does Chroma do?

Chroma is the open source embedding database that makes it easy to build AI applications. It gives LLM apps the ability to store, query, and retrieve embeddings with a simple Python or JavaScript API. Chroma is the most popular vector database for RAG applications, with millions of downloads and thousands of apps powered by it.

Where is Chroma based?

Chroma is based in San Francisco, USA.

When was Chroma founded?

Chroma was founded in 2022.

How much has Chroma raised?

Chroma has raised $18M in their Seed round.

Who founded Chroma?

Chroma was founded by Jeff Huber, Anton Troynikov.

Who has invested in Chroma?

Chroma is backed by Spark Capital, a16z.

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