速递｜英伟达AI 芯片挑战者Groq融资超预期，估值达69亿美元，融资总额已超 30 亿美元

Core Insights - Groq, an AI chip startup, has successfully raised $750 million in a new funding round, achieving a post-money valuation of $6.9 billion, significantly higher than previous estimates of around $6 billion [1] - The funding round was led by Disruptive, with participation from major investors including Blackstone, Neuberger Berman, and Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners, along with existing investors like Samsung and Cisco [1] - Groq's valuation has more than doubled in approximately one year, having previously raised $640 million at a valuation of $2.8 billion in August 2024 [1] Company Overview - Groq is focused on developing AI chips, specifically a new type called Language Processing Units (LPUs), which are designed to optimize the performance of AI models, differentiating from traditional Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) [1] - The company also offers data center computing services, catering to developers and enterprises through cloud services or local hardware clusters [2] Performance and Market Position - Groq claims its products significantly reduce costs while maintaining or even enhancing AI performance [3] - The founder, Jonathan Ross, has a strong background in machine learning, having previously developed Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) at Google, which continue to power Google Cloud's AI services [3] - Groq currently supports over 2 million developers in AI applications, a substantial increase from 356,000 developers a year ago [3]