Essential AI
PrivateLast Round
Series B
Aug 19, 2025
Est. Valuation
$1B
Total Funding Raised
$239.8M
Company Overview
Essential AI operates in AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure and is based in San Francisco, California. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series B round in August 2025.
Essential AI is an artificial intelligence company that develops full-stack AI products and large language models to automate complex enterprise workflows and enhance corporate productivity.
Sector
AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure
Verticals
NLP & Conversational AI, Workflow Automation, Business Intelligence
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Subscription SaaS, Services & Consulting
AI Layer
Foundation
Historical Pricing
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Essential AI Comparables
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| CrewAI | 79% | |
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| Relevance AI | 77% |
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Essential AI Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series B | Aug 19, 2025 | ||||
| Series A | Dec 12, 2023 | ||||
| Seed | May 1, 2023 |
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Essential AI Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| KB Investment | Series A |
| KB Investment | Series A |
| Conviction | Seed |
| Franklin Templeton | Series A |
| Thrive Capital | Series A, Seed, Series B |
| AMD Ventures | Series A |
| Franklin Templeton Digital Assets | Series A |
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Market signals
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- Aug 19, 2025
$175M round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Thrive Capital.
- Dec 12, 2023
$57M round led by March Capital.
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Essential AI Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Essential AI a public or private company?
Essential AI is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Essential AI?
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How much is Essential AI worth (valuation)?
Essential AI's valuation is estimated at $1.0B based on funding round data.
Can I buy Essential AI stock?
Essential AI shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Essential AI's last funding round?
Essential AI's most recent funding round was Series B on August 19, 2025.
Who are the main investors in Essential AI?
Key investors in Essential AI include Thrive Capital, March Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners.
Will Essential AI IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Essential AI.
How can I track Essential AI secondary market activity?
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