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StepStone Group's AI portfolio

StepStone Group has backed 32 AI startups in rounds we track, $88B between them, shown by the stage each has reached. The best-funded is Xai.

32startups backed
6stages
$88Braised between them
Series C and laterbiggest stage

StepStone Group's whole portfolioStepStone Group's profile

Series C and later

15

Series B

7

Series A

4

Growth

2

Pre-seed and seed

2

Stage not reported

2

Segment by segment

Series C and later

15 startups · $85B raised

  1. xAIUnited States$81B
  2. KoBold MetalsKoBold Metals is a scientific mineral exploration and development company based in Berkeley, California.United States$1.5B
  3. MercorMercor is an AI data company founded in January 2023, specializing in connecting domain experts with AI labs and enterprises.United States$1.2B
  4. AAliceUnited States$329M
  5. SiMa.aiSiMa.ai is a leader in Physical AI, offering a software-centric, purpose-built Machine Learning System-on-Chip (MLSoC) platform.United States$235M
  6. Frore SystemsFrore Systems is a semiconductor and thermal technology startup based in San Jose, California, with manufacturing operations in TaUnited States$223M
  7. FederatoFederato is an AI-native underwriting platform designed for the property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry.United States$140M
  8. AuradinePioneer in web infrastructure solutions including blockchain, privacy, and AIUnited States$138M

Series B

7 startups · $1.8B raised

  1. PoolsidePoolside is an AI startup founded in 2023 by Jason Warner and Eiso Kant.United States$1.5B
  2. Overland AIOverland AI is a manufacturer and developer of autonomous navigation for off-road autonomous vehicles.United States$80M
  3. Protect AIProtect AI is a cybersecurity company that helps in managing security risks and defending against AI security threats.United States$60M
  4. SSiro-$50M
  5. Trunk ToolsTrunk Tools is an innovative artificial intelligence company focused on construction project management technology.United States$40M
  6. Spot AISpot AI is a video intelligence platform based in San Francisco, founded in 2018 by three Stanford alumni.United States$31M
  7. Regie.aiRegie.ai is an AI-native sales engagement platform founded in 2020, headquartered in San Francisco, CA, with additional offices inUnited States$30M

Series A

4 startups · $636M raised

  1. UAUpscale AIUnited States$390M
  2. Velaura AIVelaura AI is a Silicon Valley-based company specializing in AI compute infrastructure.United States$110M
  3. AurascapeAurascape is an AI-native security company based in Santa Clara, California.United States$76M
  4. SenecaSeneca is a smart personal library experience–where effortless organisation of your content meets discovery and exploration.United States$60M

Growth

2 startups · $460M raised

  1. TebraTebra Technologies, Inc.United States$250M
  2. CreatioCreatio offers a no-code platform that automates CRM and enterprise workflows.United States$210M

Pre-seed and seed

2 startups · $36M raised

  1. NeuBirdNeuBird is a first-of-its-kind cloud-based generative operations platform for enterprises.United States$24M
  2. MoonbounceMoonbounce is a developer of digital spaces for live interaction anywhere.United States$12M

Stage not reported

2 startups · $157M raised

  1. SubmittableSubmittable is a cloud-based software company based in Missoula, Montana.United States$107M
  2. ExowattExowatt is a renewable energy company based in Miami, Florida, founded in 2023.United States$50M

How this map is made. Every startup here works in AI and has raised money in a round we track that names StepStone Group as an investor. Each sits under the stage of its latest round. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.

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