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Ceramic AI

Mountain View, US · Founded 2024 · 85 employees on LinkedIn · 11 known investors

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Ceramic provides a web-scale search API designed for AI applications and LLMs, offering lower-cost, faster search to give models access to current web information. It also supports private data indexing for enterprises to search internal knowledge, with SOC 2 Type II certification and zero data retention.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools

Founders & leadership

Ceramic AI was founded in 2024 by Anna Patterson.

APAnna Patterson
Anna PattersonFounderFounder and Managing Partner at Gradient Ventures
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Dr. Anna PattersonCo-founder; heads Ceramic.ai
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Tom CostelloCo-founder & Chief Scientist

Investors · 11

Basecamp Fundlisted by Basecamp FundManchester · $100K – $10M

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Gaingelslisted by GaingelsNew York · $200K – $500K

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Grant Park Ventureslisted by Grant Park VenturesLos Altos

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Mento vclisted by Mento vc

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New Enterprise Associates (NEA)listed by New Enterprise Associates (NEA)Menlo Park · $200K – $40M

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Reciprocal Ventureslisted by Reciprocal VenturesNew York City · $250K – $3M

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Samsung Nextlisted by Samsung NextMountain View · $100K – $5M

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Sherpalo Ventureslisted by Sherpalo VenturesMenlo Park

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VSC Ventureslisted by VSC VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $750K

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Earthshot VenturesreportedSydney · $100K – $5M

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Funding

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In the news

Meet Anna Patterson: Former Google VP of Engineering and Gradient Ventures founder raises $12M to redefine AI training with Ceramic — TFNtechfundingnews.com · Mar 2025Ceramic Raises $12M in Seed Fundingfinsmes.com · Mar 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Ceramic AI do?
Ceramic provides a web-scale search API designed for AI applications and LLMs, offering lower-cost, faster search to give models access to current web information. It also supports private data indexing for enterprises to search internal knowledge, with SOC 2 Type II certification and zero data retention.
Who founded Ceramic AI?
Ceramic AI was founded by Anna Patterson in 2024.
Who are Ceramic AI's investors?
Ceramic AI's investors include Alumni Ventures, Basecamp Fund, Gaingels, Grant Park Ventures, Mento vc, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Reciprocal Ventures, Samsung Next and 3 more.
Where is Ceramic AI headquartered?
Ceramic AI is headquartered in Mountain View, US.