xAI is an artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk, dedicated to developing AI systems with an emphasis on truth-seeking and transparency. The company aims to advance the field of AI by creating technologies that prioritize ethical considerations and openness in their applications.
Leadership & Board
Key Executives
- CEO & Founder
- Elon Musk
- Co-Founder
- Manuel Kroiss
- Co-Founder
- Christian Szegedy
- Co-Founder
- Toby Pohlen
- Current Number of Employees
- 5,559
- Current LinkedIn Followers
- 253,039
Latest Estimated Valuation
- Estimated Valuation
- $230B
- Total Amount Raised
- $47B
- Total Funding Rounds
- 4
- Latest Funding Amount
- $2B
- Latest Funding Round
- Series E
- Post-Money Valuation
- $230B
Employee Trend
xAI had 5,559 employees as of July 6, 2026. The number of employees decreased by 13 (0.23%) week-over-week.
5,559Latest Employee Count
13(-0.23%)Week-Over-Week Change
Social Trend
xAI had 253,039 followers as of July 6, 2026. The number of followers increased by 2,050 (0.82%) week-over-week.
253,039Latest Followers Count
2,050(0.82%)Week-Over-Week Change
Funding Round
| Funding Date | Funding Round | Amount Raised | Post-Money Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | Series E | $2.00B | ― |
| Jan 06, 2026 | Series E | $20.00B | ― |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Investment | $15.00B | $230.00B |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Investment | $10.00B | $200.00B |
Investors
| Investor Name | Funding Round |
|---|---|
| Tesla | Series E |
| Valor Equity Partners | Series E |
| Fidelity Management & Research Company | Series E |
| StepStone Group | Series E |
| Cisco Investments | Series E |
| NVIDIA | Series E |
| Qatar Investment Authority | Series E |
| MGX | Series E |
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