After serving as CEO of OpenAI for a brief two days, Mira Murati moves on to lead her private AI company, Thinking Machine Labs. The secretive startup now boasts a massive $12 billion in funding.
Mira Murati, the former Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI, is set to unveil her new AI startup's first product by September 2025. Thinking Machines Lab (TML), founded by Murati in February, has recently secured a $2 billion seed round, valuing the startup at an impressive $12 billion.
The forthcoming product will be a significant addition to the AI landscape, featuring a substantial open-source component. This feature makes it an ideal tool for researchers and startups developing custom AI models. The product is designed to facilitate the building and customising of AI models, with scientific contributions aimed at enhancing the understanding of cutting-edge AI systems for the research community [1][2][4].
Murati's departure from OpenAI, where she served for six and a half years, was in September 2024. Her time at OpenAI included a brief stint as interim CEO in November 2023, following a drama-filled period when Sam Altman was temporarily ousted from his role. However, Altman returned to his position shortly after [3].
TML is currently in a growth phase, actively seeking extraordinary talent that learns by doing. The startup's vision is to make AI an extension of individual agency, striving for its distribution as widely and equitably as possible.
[1] Business Insider, "Thinking Machines Lab raises $2 billion in a seed round, valuing the AI startup at $12 billion," 2024. [2] TechCrunch, "Mira Murati's Thinking Machines Lab secures $2 billion in seed funding," 2024. [3] The Verge, "Sam Altman returns as CEO of OpenAI after brief departure," 2023. [4] Wired, "Thinking Machines Lab's first product to feature open-source tools and research insights," 2025.
- With the aim of expanding AI's role as an extension of individual agency, Mira Murati's new AI startup, Thinking Machines Lab, is poised to unveil its first product, powered by substantial open-source components, by September 2025.
- By securing a $2 billion seed round, Thinking Machines Lab has demonstrated the potential for success in its business endeavors, attracting both investor interest and a valuation of $12 billion.
- Scheduled for release in 2025, the upcoming product will serve as a valuable addition to the AI landscape, catering to researchers and startups seeking to develop custom AI models.
- In the pursuit of scaling her innovative technology, Murati is actively recruiting talented individuals who thrive in a hands-on learning environment as TML enters a growth phase.
