SambaNova Systems
Inference cloudChip makerPrivateSambaNova Systems is an inference cloud based in Palo Alto, United States, founded in 2017. It is privately held.
Key facts
| Classification | Inference cloud, chip makerHow types are assigned |
| Status | Private |
| Headquarters | Palo Alto, United States |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Rodrigo Liang (Oracle)XLinkedInKunle Olukotun (Stanford University)LinkedInChristopher Ré (Stanford University) |
| Capacity and backlog | SambaNova runs its SambaCloud inference service on its own RDU-based systems.Reported, not confirmed by the company |
| Chips | SambaNova RDU (SN40L) |
| Named customers | JPMorgan ChaseReported, not confirmed by the company |
| Latest financing | $1B, Series F (first close), Jul 2026 (reported) |
| Investors named | General Atlantic, Vista Equity Partners, Cambium Capital |
| Website | sambanova.ai |
| Profiles and work | X @SambaNovaAILinkedInYouTubeDocsHow links are checked, checked 10 Nov 2026 |
Compute deals and financings
No compute contract or financing of SambaNova Systems with a public source is on the ledger.
Investors by round
| Investor | Round | Date | Round size | Role | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambium Capital | funding round | 2026-02 | $350M | co-lead | Reported | |
| Vista Equity Partners | funding round | 2026-02 | $350M | co-lead | Reported | |
| General Atlantic | Series F (first close) | 2026-07 | $1B | lead | Reported |
Latest posts on X
The most recent posts from @SambaNovaAI, the X account of SambaNova Systems, quoted as posted. Replies and reposts are left out. How posts are selected.
Does agentic AI need a new kind of CPU? Our VP of Product and Core Tech, @aton2006, told @FierceNetwork_ it doesn’t. Agents are asking CPUs to do what computers have always done (query databases, compile code, run tools) just a lot more of it. Read the full piece: bit.ly/4iEyci3
NeurIPS week in Sydney 🇦🇺 Join SambaNova, SCX.ai and @intel for SambaHouse AI Night! Wed Dec 9th, 12-Micron, Barangaroo. Lightning talks, live demos, HDI inference on sovereign AU infra, drinks on the harbor. luma.com/371430bq @v_mohan_
The slow part is writing the answer, not reading the prompt. That's why agentic inference needs a different division of labor. GPUs for prefill, SN50 for decode. Great breakdown of Sven's talk at the @tetrateio Inference Routing Summit!
Is SambaNova Systems publicly traded?
No. SambaNova Systems is a private company with no publicly traded shares (checked 9 Nov 2026). Its latest disclosed valuation is $11B post-money (Jul 2026) (reported).
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