About Groq
Groq builds the Language Processing Unit (LPU), a custom AI inference chip delivering the world's fastest inference speeds for large language models. Groq's hardware-software stack can run Llama 3 at 800+ tokens/second, dramatically faster than GPU-based alternatives. With its GroqCloud developer platform, Groq enables real-time AI applications previously impossible due to latency constraints.
NeuronScore
Agent-Ready
MCP
Public API
Webhooks
OAuth2
SDK · TS
SDK · Py
SDKs: PythonJavaScript
Funding History
Sep 2025 Series e — $750M
Aug 2024 Series C — $640M
Aug 2024 Series d — $640M
Feb 2024 Series B — $300M
Team
founder & ceo
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FAQ
When was Groq founded?
Groq was founded in 2016 in Mountain View, United States.
How much funding has Groq raised?
Groq has raised $2.3B across 4 rounds — most recently a Series e in Sep 2025.
What is Groq's valuation?
Most recent disclosed valuation is $6.9B.
How much does Groq cost?
Groq pricing: Free. A free trial is available.
Who founded Groq?
Jonathan Ross founded Groq.
Where is Groq headquartered?
Groq is headquartered in Mountain View, United States.
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