Groq is a leading provider of AI inference infrastructure, delivering high-speed and cost-effective computing solutions. Founded in 2016, the company has developed the LPU and GroqCloud to enhance computational efficiency and affordability. Groq plays a pivotal role in the American AI Stack, supporting over two million developers and numerous Fortune 500 companies globally.
Leadership & Board
Key Executives
Founder and CEOJonathan Ross
Chief ArchitectDennis Abts
Chief Financial OfficerDouglas Wightman
Vice President of EngineeringAmit Kumar
Vice President of MarketingMark Heaps
CLOClaire Hart
Head of Planning & Execution (PLEX)Estelle Hong
VP Corporate Development, Finance & CounselAdam H. Tachner
Current Number of Employees328
Current LinkedIn Followers194,650
Latest Estimated Valuation
Estimated Valuation$7B
Estimated Valuation$7B
Total Amount Raised$750M
Total Amount Raised$750M
Total Funding Rounds1
Total Funding Rounds1
Latest Funding Amount$750M
Latest Funding Amount$750M
Latest Funding RoundInvestment
Latest Funding RoundInvestment
Post-Money Valuation$7B
Post-Money Valuation$7B
Employee Trend
Groq had 328 employees as of May 18, 2026. The number of employees decreased by 12 (3.53%) week-over-week.
328Latest Employee Count
12(-3.53%)Week-Over-Week Change
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Social Trend
Groq had 194,650 followers as of May 18, 2026. The number of followers increased by 444 (0.23%) week-over-week.
194,650Latest Followers Count
444(0.23%)Week-Over-Week Change
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Main Enterprise Clients
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Funding Round
Sep 17, 2025
Investment
$750.00M
$6.90B
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