OpenGradient Secures $9.5 Million in Funding Round Led by a16z Crypto

OpenGradient, a company specializing in verifiable AI computation layers, has announced the completion of a $9.5 million funding round. The round was led by a16z crypto, with participation from several other investors, including SV Angel, Foresight Ventures, and NEAR.

The new funds will be used to support the development and expansion of decentralized infrastructure networks for hosting, executing, and verifying AI models. This goal is focused on achieving open and auditable model execution.