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Stability AI

Backed byLightspeedCoatue ManagementO'Shaughnessy Asset Management
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Stability AI created Stable Diffusion, the open-source image generation model that democratized AI creativity and spawned an entire ecosystem of tools and companies. With models spanning images, audio, language, and 3D, Stability AI remains committed to open weights and accessibility. Their models have been downloaded over 20 million times.

Location
London, UK
Raised
$101M
Stage
Series A
Founded
2019
Category
AI
Funding
VC-backed
Team
100–200

Funding figures as of Jul 2025 Β· not independently verified

Founders of Stability AI

  • Emad Mostaque

Investors backing Stability AI

  • Lightspeed
  • Coatue Management
  • O'Shaughnessy Asset Management

Frequently asked questions

What does Stability AI do?

Stability AI created Stable Diffusion, the open-source image generation model that democratized AI creativity and spawned an entire ecosystem of tools and companies. With models spanning images, audio, language, and 3D, Stability AI remains committed to open weights and accessibility. Their models have been downloaded over 20 million times.

Where is Stability AI based?

Stability AI is based in London, UK.

When was Stability AI founded?

Stability AI was founded in 2019.

How much has Stability AI raised?

Stability AI has raised $101M in their Series A round as of Jul 2025.

Who founded Stability AI?

Stability AI was founded by Emad Mostaque.

Who has invested in Stability AI?

Stability AI is backed by Lightspeed, Coatue Management, O'Shaughnessy Asset Management.

How Stability AI would pitch themselves

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01Target customer

The benefit of humanity β€” the core audience Stability AI's product is built around.

02Problem they solve

Stability AI created Stable Diffusion, the open-source image generation model that democratized AI creativity and spawned an entire ecosystem of tools and companies. With models spanning images, audio, language, and 3D,… The category has historically been served by tools that miss the modern workflow this product is built around.

03Key differentiator

Stability AI differentiates on open-source ai for the benefit of humanity. Backed by Lightspeed + Coatue Management, $101M raised β€” the company has resources + validation to compound this thesis. Founded by Emad Mostaque.

04Go-to-market strategy

Series-A scaling stage β€” building outbound sales motion, hiring first AEs, layering on customer success. Mix of PLG (where the product allows) + direct sales for higher-ACV deals.

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