Thinking Machines Lab Eyes $2 Billion Seed Round at $10 Billion Valuation

Led by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, the startup is attracting significant interest from top venture capital firms as it seeks record-breaking early-stage funding.

Thinking Machines Lab, launched by Mira Murati in February 2025, is targeting a $2 billion seed round, doubling its initial funding goal.
The startup is reportedly valued at approximately $10 billion, despite having no products or revenue to date.
Top venture capital firms, including Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital, are in discussions to lead the funding round.
The company has assembled a high-caliber team, with many former OpenAI executives, including John Schulman and Alec Radford, joining the venture.
Investor enthusiasm for Thinking Machines Lab highlights confidence in transformative AI opportunities, even during a period of economic uncertainty.