Chroma
Open source AI-native embedding database
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.