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Grammarly Secures $1 Billion Non-Dilutive Financing to Scale AI Productivity Platform

This funding will underwrite new AI-driven communication tools, strategic acquisitions, expanded marketing efforts, groundwork for a future public offering.

An AI (Artificial Intelligence) sign is seen at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, China July 6, 2023. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo
Grammarly

Overview

  • Grammarly raised $1 billion from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund in a non-dilutive deal that foregoes equity in favor of a capped return tied to revenue growth.
  • The company plans to allocate the capital to sales and marketing campaigns and targeted acquisitions to accelerate adoption of its AI offerings.
  • Grammarly’s writing assistant now serves over 40 million daily users and supports profitable annual revenues exceeding $700 million.
  • This investment builds on January’s integration of Coda, shifting Grammarly from a standalone writing tool to a broader AI productivity platform for apps and agents.
  • CEO Shishir Mehrotra says the funding will accelerate development of next-generation communication tools and lay groundwork for an eventual IPO.