Applied Compute

Applied Compute

AIAI InfrastructureB2B📍 United States

Applied Compute provides an AI cloud platform for developers to train large language models and perform inference. The startup has developed a more efficient training approach called asynchronous reinforcement learning and supports self-distillation to speed up LLM development. This funding round, led by Elad Gil with participation from Nvidia and Shopify Ventures, will be used to grow market presence and acquire more infrastructure.

Total raised
Undisclosed
tracked to date
Latest round
$350 million
Nov 4, 2026
Known investors
4
led by Elad Gil
Press coverage
2
outlets tracked

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Funding history

  1. 1
    $350 millionNov 4, 2026

    Led by Elad Gil

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Founder

Rhythm Garg
Rhythm Garg
Founder

Investors in Applied Compute

Backers from this company's tracked funding rounds.

  • EElad GilLead investorAngel
  • NNvidia Corp.VC firm
  • SShopify VenturesVC firm
  • HHubSpot VenturesVC firm

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