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Fundamental.ai develops large language models built from first principles, with each component designed around explicit mathematical understanding rather than opaque emergent behavior. The company positions its approach as an alternative to conventional LLM training, aiming for more interpretable and predictable AI.

Founders & leadership

BBertrand
BertrandCo-Founder & CEOFounder at Fungible
G
GregCo-Founder & COO

Investors · 7

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$480M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does Fundamental do?
Fundamental.ai develops large language models built from first principles, with each component designed around explicit mathematical understanding rather than opaque emergent behavior. The company positions its approach as an alternative to conventional LLM training, aiming for more interpretable and predictable AI.
Who founded Fundamental?
Fundamental was founded by Bertrand, Greg.
Who are Fundamental's investors?
Fundamental's investors include Okeanos, Riverbend Capital, Battery Ventures, Hetz Ventures, Oak HC/FT, Salesforce Ventures, Valor Equity Partners.
How much funding has Fundamental raised?
Fundamental has disclosed $480M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.