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Inference is the engine that powers AI, and Groq was built from the silicon up to deliver the world's fastest inference at scale.

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2
products · 2 with a free plan
2016
founded · United States
$350M
raised · 1 sourced round
201-500
employees · LinkedIn, Aug 2026
Tracking since 2016
2 products tracked

About Groq

Inference is the engine that powers AI, and Groq was built from the silicon up to deliver the world's fastest inference at scale. We pioneered the LPU, the first processor designed specifically for AI inference, and are transforming that innovation into a global cloud platform powering production AI workloads. With the capital, infrastructure, and team to execute, we're uniquely positioned to define the next era of AI infrastructure. The opportunity is massive, and it's still wide open. Now let's go build it!

2 products by Groq

Entry price: the cheapest paid plan on each vendor's pricing page, checked Sep 30 to Oct 1, 2026. Ratings: Toolradar reviews, or the review sites' average (G2, Capterra, Trustpilot and others) with their count when we have too few of our own. Rankings: Toolradar Data, Oct 25, 2026.

Groq competitors

Companies whose products Toolradar lists as alternatives to Groq's.

Groq funding

$350M disclosed across 1 round. Only rounds with a published source that names Groq are listed.

  1. Late stage$350MAug 2026

Groq: Frequently Asked Questions

What does Groq do?

Inference is the engine that powers AI, and Groq was built from the silicon up to deliver the world's fastest inference at scale. We pioneered the LPU, the first processor designed specifically for AI inference, and are transforming that innovation into a global cloud platform powering production AI workloads. With the capital, infrastructure, and team to execute, we're uniquely positioned to define the next era of AI infrastructure. The opportunity is massive, and it's still wide open. Now let's go build it!

What products does Groq make?

Toolradar lists 2 Groq products: Groq and Groq MCP.

Does Groq have a free plan?

Yes. Every listed product has a free option: Groq (freemium) and Groq MCP (free).

Who are Groq's competitors?

Companies whose products Toolradar lists as alternatives to Groq's: Modal and RunPod (RunPod MCP, RunPod).

When was Groq founded?

Groq was founded in 2016.

Where is Groq based?

Groq is based in the United States.

How many employees does Groq have?

Groq has 201-500 employees (LinkedIn size band, as of Aug 2026).

How much funding has Groq raised?

Groq has raised $350M in disclosed funding across 1 round with a published source. The latest is a Late stage ($350M) in Aug 2026.