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Builds AI systems that can reason, in order to enable AI agents that can accomplish larger goals and safely work in the real world

San Francisco, United StatesFounded 2017AI
Valuation $25–50M Last recorded · 2023
Revenue $10–50M Latest reported FY
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding
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About Imbue

Generally Intelligent is a pioneering startup focused on advancing artificial intelligence (AI) by addressing the value alignment problem. This problem involves designing AI algorithms that accurately pursue the intended goals of their users, designers, and society at large. The company operates in the AI research and development market, with a particular emphasis on creating AI systems that align with human values and objectives.

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The business primarily serves academic institutions, tech companies, and other organizations interested in the ethical and effective deployment of AI technologies. By tackling the value alignment problem, Generally Intelligent aims to ensure that AI systems do not deviate from their intended purposes, which can lead to unintended and potentially harmful consequences.

Generally Intelligent's business model revolves around conducting cutting-edge research and publishing influential papers, such as their recent work presented at NeurIPS. They explore complex AI issues through practical scenarios, like how AI systems interpret and optimize goals based on proxy objectives. Their research has shown that while initial outcomes may be positive, over-optimization can lead to negative results over time.

The company generates revenue through a combination of research grants, partnerships with tech firms, and possibly licensing their innovative AI solutions. By providing valuable insights and advanced AI models, Generally Intelligent positions itself as a leader in the ethical AI space, attracting clients who prioritize responsible AI development.

In summary, Generally Intelligent is dedicated to solving fundamental AI challenges to create more general and human-aligned machine intelligence. Their work is crucial for the future of AI, ensuring that these systems can perform complex tasks while adhering to human values.

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At a glance

Founded
2017
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
Sector
AI
Power Law
Unicorn$1–10B valuation tier

Investors

12 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Seed2 investors entered at this stage

Series A5 investors entered at this stage

Series B and later5 investors entered at this stage

Employees mapped 82 incl. 6 AI specialists
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Key operators 12 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
Potential founders Hidden — book a demo likely future founders
Startup mafia Hidden — book a demo alumni-founded startups
Talent movements Hidden — book a demo in · Hidden — book a demo out past 12 months

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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
7 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States76.2%
🇨🇦 Canada11.9%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom2.4%
🇵🇭 Philippines2.4%
🇮🇳 India2.4%
Top 5 of 7 shown
Web traffic by country
31K monthly visits
across markets
🇺🇸 United States29.4%
🇦🇺 Australia14.2%
🏳️ Korea12.3%
🏳️ Republic of11.6%
🇮🇳 India10.6%
Top 5 markets shown

Patents

Estimated portfolio value
$320k

1 active patent families included in this estimate.

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