Groq
The fastest inference on the planet
About Groq
Groq builds the Language Processing Unit (LPU), a custom chip delivering inference speeds 10x faster than GPUs. Their cloud API serves open-source models like Llama and Mixtral at speeds that feel instantaneous — enabling real-time AI applications previously impossible on GPU infrastructure. Groq is the infrastructure layer for latency-sensitive AI products.
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Company facts
- Category
- AI
- Funding stage
- Series D
- Total raised
- $640M
- Founded
- 2016
- Team size
- 200–500
- HQ
- Mountain View
- Country
- USA
- Website
- groq.com
Founders of Groq
- Jonathan Ross
- Douglas Wightman
Investors backing Groq
- BlackRock
- Cisco Investments
- Samsung Catalyst
Frequently asked questions
What does Groq do?
Groq builds the Language Processing Unit (LPU), a custom chip delivering inference speeds 10x faster than GPUs. Their cloud API serves open-source models like Llama and Mixtral at speeds that feel instantaneous — enabling real-time AI applications previously impossible on GPU infrastructure. Groq is the infrastructure layer for latency-sensitive AI products.
Where is Groq based?
Groq is based in Mountain View, USA.
When was Groq founded?
Groq was founded in 2016.
How much has Groq raised?
Groq has raised $640M in their Series D round.
Who founded Groq?
Groq was founded by Jonathan Ross, Douglas Wightman.
Who has invested in Groq?
Groq is backed by BlackRock, Cisco Investments, Samsung Catalyst.