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AI startup Trajectory raises $45M at $300M valuation from Sequoia, Nvidia

Trajectory, a startup founded by former DeepMind and Apple engineers, has secured $45 million in Series A funding at a $300 million valuation. The round was led by Sequoia, with participation from Nvidia. The company's platform enables non-technical professionals to retrain open-source AI models using feedback from their workflows, offering an alternative to expensive fine-tuning processes. AI

IMPACT This funding could accelerate the development of accessible AI model retraining tools for non-technical users.

RANK_REASON Funding round for an AI startup with participation from major tech players.

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AI startup Trajectory raises $45M at $300M valuation from Sequoia, Nvidia

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