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LiteLLM

Backed byY CombinatorAndreessen Horowitz
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LiteLLM is an open-source proxy server and Python SDK that standardizes the interface to 100+ LLM providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Bedrock, Vertex, etc.). Provides unified logging, cost tracking, load balancing, and rate limiting for AI teams.

Location
San Francisco, USA
Raised
$4M
Stage
Seed
Founded
2023
Category
Open Source
Funding
VC-backed
Team
10-50

Funding figures as of Jul 2025 ยท not independently verified

Founders of LiteLLM

  • Ishaan Jaffer
  • Krrish Dholakia

Investors backing LiteLLM

  • Y Combinator
  • Andreessen Horowitz

Frequently asked questions

What does LiteLLM do?

LiteLLM is an open-source proxy server and Python SDK that standardizes the interface to 100+ LLM providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Bedrock, Vertex, etc.). Provides unified logging, cost tracking, load balancing, and rate limiting for AI teams.

Where is LiteLLM based?

LiteLLM is based in San Francisco, USA.

When was LiteLLM founded?

LiteLLM was founded in 2023.

How much has LiteLLM raised?

LiteLLM has raised $4M in their Seed round as of Jul 2025.

Who founded LiteLLM?

LiteLLM was founded by Ishaan Jaffer, Krrish Dholakia.

Who has invested in LiteLLM?

LiteLLM is backed by Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz.

How LiteLLM would pitch themselves

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01Target customer

Developers + open-source communities + enterprises wanting an OSS-first tool in this category, with optional commercial support.

02Problem they solve

LiteLLM is an open-source proxy server and Python SDK that standardizes the interface to 100+ LLM providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Bedrock, Vertex, etc.). Provides unified logging, cost tracking, load balancing, and rate lโ€ฆ The category has historically been served by tools that miss the modern workflow this product is built around.

03Key differentiator

LiteLLM differentiates on call 100+ llms with one interface. Backed by Y Combinator + Andreessen Horowitz, $4M raised โ€” the company has resources + validation to compound this thesis. Founded by Ishaan Jaffer + team.

04Go-to-market strategy

Early-stage GTM โ€” typically product-led growth (free tier or low-friction onboarding) paired with founder-led sales for the first 100 customers. Heavy content marketing + community presence on Twitter/X, LinkedIn, and category-specific Slack groups.

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