Scale AI
Provides AI training data, model evaluation and generative AI platforms for commercial customers and governments, including the US Department of Defense.
Lithuanian soldier with Raven drone and ground station, Hohenfels. Photo: U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Eric Perez, Public domain (PD-USGov-Military-Army).
Funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Strategic | $14B |
Why it matters
Has contracted with the US Department of Defense since 2020; Meta bought a 49% non-voting stake for more than $14B in June 2025.
Is Scale AI publicly traded?
Scale AI is privately held as of November 14, 2026: there is no ticker and no announced IPO. Shares are not available on public exchanges.
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Some figures rest on a single report. Treat them as indicative.Last verified November 14, 2026
Scale AI: key questions
What does Scale AI do?
Provides AI training data, model evaluation and generative AI platforms for commercial customers and governments, including the US Department of Defense.
Where is Scale AI based?
Scale AI is headquartered in San Francisco, California. It was founded in 2016.
How much funding has Scale AI raised?
A cumulative total is not disclosed. The latest round was: Strategic, >$14B, Jun 2025.
Who are Scale AI's investors?
Notable investors include Meta Platforms, Accel, Index Ventures, Founders Fund.
Is Scale AI publicly traded?
Scale AI is privately held as of November 14, 2026: there is no ticker and no announced IPO. Shares are not available on public exchanges.
Can you buy Scale AI stock?
Not on a public exchange: Scale AI is a private company. Shares of private companies change hands only in private transactions open to accredited investors, when the company allows it. This is not investment advice.
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