Stability AI
London · Founded 2020 · Delaware corporation · 12 known investors
Stability AI develops generative AI products for creating audio, image, video, and 3D content. The company serves creative professionals, artists, and enterprises in music, gaming, entertainment, and marketing.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEnterprise Software
Founders & leadership
Stability AI was founded in 2020 by Mohammad Emad Mostaque.
Board
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Dana Settlein𝕏Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Greycroft
TL
Thomas Laffont
JP
James P. O'ShaughnessyBoard director
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James Cameron
PO
Peter O'DonoghueBoard director
ZQ
Zehra QureshiBoard director
SV
Sri ViswanathBoard director
Investors · 12
Greycroft✓ verifiedNew York · $100K – $5M
Lightspeed Venture Partners✓ verifiedMenlo Park · $1.7M – $87Mvia Gaurav Gupta · quoted
A.Capital VenturesSan Francisco
BetaworksNew York · $250K – $750K
Coatue ManagementNew York · $1M – $20M
LemniscapGeorge Townvia Shaishav T. · inferred
Mantis CapitalSanta Monica · $100K – $1M
Samsung NextSan Jose · $100K – $5M
Watertower Ventures Management, LlcLos Angeles · $500K – $2M
75 & SunnyreportedLos Angeles · $100K – $5M
Balaji Srinivasanreported$10K – $500K
Sound VenturesreportedSanta Monicavia Ashton Kutcher · inferred
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$76.3M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2022–2024
▶$76.3MraisedOct 2022 · 49 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$76.3MraisedOct 2022 · 49 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Peter O'DonoghueDirector
- Zehra QureshiDirector
- Sri ViswanathDirector
- James P. O'ShaughnessyDirector
- Mohammad Emad MostaqueExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $81.3M
- Amount sold
- $76.3M
- First sale
- Sep 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
5 people who came through Stability AI went on to found or lead other companies.
Competitors · 5
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Civitai288 shared keywordsCivitai is a community platform where users create and share AI-generated images, from simple shapes to detailed landscapes and portraits. The platform serves as both a creative tool and inspiration source for digital artists using generative AI.
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Canva165 shared keywordsDesign platform; Blackbird invested when it was just an idea and in every round since.
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Acquisitions · 1
Early investors' stakes continue via these dealsClipDrop
Clipdrop offers AI-powered image editing tools including background removal, object cleanup, image upscaling, and text-to-image generation. The platform serves creators and developers through both direct web tools and an embeddable API for product integration.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Stability AI do?
- Stability AI develops generative AI products for creating audio, image, video, and 3D content. The company serves creative professionals, artists, and enterprises in music, gaming, entertainment, and marketing.
- Who founded Stability AI?
- Stability AI was founded by Mohammad Emad Mostaque in 2020.
- Who are Stability AI's investors?
- Stability AI's investors include Greycroft, Lightspeed Venture Partners, A.Capital Ventures, Betaworks, Coatue Management, Lemniscap, Mantis Capital, Samsung Next and 4 more.
- How much funding has Stability AI raised?
- Stability AI has disclosed $76.3M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
- Where is Stability AI headquartered?
- Stability AI is headquartered in London.