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Trajectory raises $45M Series A at $300M to let lawyers, doctors post-train AI

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Trajectory raises $45M Series A at $300M to let lawyers, doctors post-train AI

3 Key Points

  1. What happened

    Trajectory raised a $45M Series A at a $300M valuation led by Sequoia, with Nvidia, Bessemer and Bain Capital Ventures participating.

  2. Why it matters

    The 18-person, year-old startup lets non-technical domain experts post-train foundation models, potentially widening who can customize AI beyond engineers.

WHO IT HITSLawyers, doctors, and other domain experts gain a way to tailor foundation models to their fields without engineering skills, while investors place a $300M bet on that approach.

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Context & Analysis

Trajectory is a year-old, 18-person startup founded by engineers who previously worked at Google DeepMind and Apple. Its platform targets a specific gap: letting domain experts such as lawyers and doctors adapt foundation models without needing engineering skills.

The $45M Series A, led by Sequoia with Nvidia, Bessemer and Bain Capital Ventures participating, values the company at $300M. That investor group signals confidence in the post-training approach at a relatively early stage. Disclosed customers include Harvey, Rogo, Decagon, Mercor and Nvidia, suggesting early uptake among professional-services and AI-native firms.

FAQ
Who founded Trajectory?
Trajectory was founded by Ronak Malde, Michael Elabd and Arjun Karanam, engineers formerly at Google DeepMind and Apple.
What does Trajectory's platform do?
It lets non-technical domain experts, including lawyers and doctors, post-train foundation models.
Which customers has Trajectory disclosed?
Disclosed customers include Harvey, Rogo, Decagon, Mercor and Nvidia.
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Also reported by THE BRIDGE, TechCrunch AI

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