# Groq

> AI inference neocloud operating NVIDIA-architecture clusters after exiting the pure LPU-chip challenger path.

## Why it is interesting

August 17, 2026: $350M Series A at $3.5B led by Disruptive with planned NVIDIA participation — a reset valuation after NVIDIA’s ~$20B licensing/talent deal, plus $650M in June, for megawatts not a second CUDA.

## Profile

- **Stage:** growth
- **Status:** private
- **Industries:** ai-ml, infra-cloud, hardware-semiconductors
- **Coverage:** full
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-18

## Key facts

- Aug 17, 2026: $350M Series A at $3.5B; Disruptive lead; NVIDIA planned (company)
- June 2026: $650M; company frames $1B recent capital for the post-licensing business
- 13 data centers; 6M+ developers; 54 MW → 200+ MW in 2027 (company)
- Prior ~$6.9B mark was the pre-NVIDIA-deal company (TechCrunch). Groq says $3.5B is a new-entity valuation, not a classic down round.

## Related articles

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/2026-groq-350m-series-a-inference-cloud
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/2026-august-14-18-investment-news-ai-infra-physical

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