Groqrevenue, acquisition & funding
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) ProvidersSan Jose, CaliforniaFounded 2016
Groq was acquired in 2025.
Groq Inc. is a pioneering artificial intelligence company that develops cutting-edge AI accelerator chips called Language Processing Units (LPUs).
Groq revenue
Groq's annual revenue was $172.5M in June 2025, its last figure before its buyer bought it (source not recorded).
| As of | Revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | $172.5M | – |
– source not recorded
Who owns Groq
Another company owns Groq. It bought the company in December 2025 for $20B.
Groq funding rounds & investors
Groq has raised $1.8B across five rounds since 2017. The latest was a $750M funding round in September 2025, led by Disruptive.
| Date | Round | Raised | Valuation | Led by | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Funding round | $750M | $6.8B | Disruptive | groq.com |
| Aug 2024 | Series D | $640M | – | groq.com | |
| Apr 2021 | Series C | $300M | – | groq.com | |
| Sep 2018 | Venture | $52.3M | – | TechCrunch | |
| Apr 2017 | Venture | $10M | – | TechCrunch | |
| Total raised | $1.8B |
Groq CEO, founders & employees
Jonathan Ross founded Groq in 2016. Simon Edwards was CEO. Groq had 624 employees (November 2025, LinkedIn), up from 341 a year earlier.
Formerly at GroqJonathan Ross
All 3 headcount readings, with sources
| As of | Employees | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 624 | |
| Jun 2025 | 464 | |
| Dec 2024 | 341 |
Groq FAQ
What was Groq's revenue?
Before it was acquired, Groq's annual revenue was $172.5M in June 2025 (source not recorded).
How much funding has Groq raised?
Groq raised $1.8B across five funding rounds before it was acquired. The last was a $750M funding round in September 2025, led by Disruptive.
How many employees does Groq have?
Groq had 624 employees in November 2025, according to LinkedIn.
Who founded Groq?
Jonathan Ross founded Groq in 2016.
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