From Yahoo Finance: 2025-05-10 15:08:00

Former OpenAI CTO, Mira Murati, launches AI startup, Thinking Machines Lab, with a $2 billion seed round at a $10 billion valuation. Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital lead the round, requiring a minimum $50 million commitment per check. The startup aims to revolutionize AI development with transparency and user control.

Thinking Machines Lab assembles former OpenAI experts like Bob McGrew, Alec Radford, Barret Zoph, and John Schulman. Murati’s $50 million investment minimum is necessary for training large models and scalable infrastructure. If successful, the startup will be one of the most well-capitalized AI companies globally, led by a woman, reshaping the AI landscape.

With elite backing and a mission to demystify AI, Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab could revolutionize how the world interacts with intelligent systems. The startup’s focus on transparency and user control sets it apart from industry giants, positioning it as a key player in the future of AI development.



Read more at Yahoo Finance: Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati’s $2B AI Startup Thinking Machines Lab Sets $50M Investment Minimum, Backed By Andreessen Horowitz And Sequoia Capital