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San Francisco, USA · Founded 2023

OpenRouter

Unified API for every major LLM

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About OpenRouter

OpenRouter provides a single API endpoint that routes requests to over 100 AI models including GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, and open-source alternatives. It handles rate limits, fallbacks, and cost optimisation automatically, making it the default LLM router for production AI apps.

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Company facts

Category
AI
Funding stage
Seed
Total raised
$6M
Founded
2023
Team size
1–10
HQ
San Francisco
Country
USA
Website
openrouter.ai

Founders of OpenRouter

  • Nick Walton

Investors backing OpenRouter

  • Sequoia

Frequently asked questions

What does OpenRouter do?

OpenRouter provides a single API endpoint that routes requests to over 100 AI models including GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, and open-source alternatives. It handles rate limits, fallbacks, and cost optimisation automatically, making it the default LLM router for production AI apps.

Where is OpenRouter based?

OpenRouter is based in San Francisco, USA.

When was OpenRouter founded?

OpenRouter was founded in 2023.

How much has OpenRouter raised?

OpenRouter has raised $6M in their Seed round.

Who founded OpenRouter?

OpenRouter was founded by Nick Walton.

Who has invested in OpenRouter?

OpenRouter is backed by Sequoia.

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