Venice AI
San Francisco, United States
◆ Total Raised
$65M
◆ Stage
series-a
◆ Location
San Francisco, United States
◆ Founded
2024
◆ Team size
51-200
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◆ About Venice AI
Privacy-focused artificial intelligence startup that positions itself as a private and uncensored alternative to ChatGPT, offering access to over 200 AI models with end-to-end encryption and no user prompt storage.
◆ What sets it apart
Venice AI is the only major AI service that never stores user prompts or responses on its servers, utilizing a Zero-Knowledge architecture where all data remains encrypted and local to the user's browser.
◆ Sectors
◆ Business
ModelSaaS
Customerprofessionals, researchers, creators, and developers seeking uncensored and private AI
◆ Notable
- Raised $65 million in Series A funding at a $1 billion valuation
- Reached 3 million users in April 2026
- Turned profitable in Q1 2026
- Launched the VVV cryptocurrency token for decentralized compute access
◆ Backing funds on Raise
- Archetype IIIseries-a
◆ Funding rounds
◆ Explore the market
◆ FAQ
What does Venice AI do?
Privacy-focused artificial intelligence startup that positions itself as a private and uncensored alternative to ChatGPT, offering access to over 200 AI models with end-to-end encryption and no user prompt storage.
Where is Venice AI based?
Venice AI is based in San Francisco, United States, founded in 2024.
How much has Venice AI raised?
Venice AI has raised $65M in tracked funding and is currently at the series-a stage.
Who has invested in Venice AI?
Investors in Venice AI include Dragonfly, North Island Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, Archetype, Morgan Creek, Liquid2 Ventures and Founders' Co-op.