Groq Secures $1.5B from Saudi Arabia for AI Inference Infrastructure
Groq builds advanced AI inference technology leveraging its proprietary LPU™ (Latency Processing Unit).

Company: Groq
Industry: AI Inference
Location: Mountain View, CA
Funding Details:
- Amount: $1.5 Billion
- Source: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)
What Groq Does:
Groq builds advanced AI inference technology leveraging its proprietary LPU™ (Latency Processing Unit). The company’s solutions are designed to deliver speed, quality, and energy efficiency for enterprises and developers worldwide.
Leadership:
- Jonathan Ross, CEO and Founder
Key Developments:
- GroqCloud™: Operating from its data center in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, GroqCloud™ provides fast, scalable AI inference capabilities for global customers.
- North American Production: Groq designs, fabricates, and assembles its LPU systems in North America, ensuring high-quality AI infrastructure.
Planned Use of Funds:
The $1.5 billion commitment from KSA will be used to expand the delivery of Groq’s LPU-based AI inference infrastructure, enhancing its cloud and on-premises offerings at scale.