Arcee AI is an AI startup founded in 2023 that focuses on training open-weight models from scratch. They have successfully trained four models, including a 400-billion-parameter model called Trinity Large, challenging the conventional wisdom that billions are needed for such endeavors. The company has raised a Series B round at a $1 billion pre-money valuation, aiming to develop new models and products and expand its partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy, with the ultimate goal of leading the AI race against China.

Total raised
Undisclosed
tracked to date
Latest round
Series B
Sep 16, 2026
Known investors
10
led by Vista Equity Partners
Press coverage
4
outlets tracked

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Funding history

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    at least $150 millionSeries BSep 16, 2026

    Led by Vista Equity Partners

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Mark McQuade
Co-founder and Chief Executive

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