AfterQuery
AfterQuery is a research lab specializing in artificial intelligence and data solutions. The company focuses on advancing AI capabilities through empirical research and the development of high-quality training datasets. Its customers include businesses and organizations seeking to enhance their AI models and applications. AfterQuery operates by providing specialized datasets, research insights, and consulting services to improve AI performance.
Headcount
Website visitors
Workforce
Headcount by location
- United States100%
Split by department
- Engineering & R&D42%
- Finance & Administration8.5%
- Operations8.5%
- Marketing & Comms7.8%
- Other33%
Seniority distribution
- Less than 5 years90%
- 5 to 10 years7.7%
- 10 to 20 years2.1%
- 20 to 30 years0.7%
Funding
Raised to date
- 9 Apr 2026Series A$30.0MAnthropic, BoxGroup, Latitude Capital, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, The Raine Group, Y Combinator
One earlier round, with its terms and sources.
Investors
Y CombinatorY Combinator is a startup accelerator that provides funding, mentorship, and resources to early-stage startups. It helps founders navigate the challenges of building a business by offering structured support, networking opportunities, and access to4,252United States
MicrosoftMicrosoft is a global technology company that provides cloud computing, AI, software, hardware and professional networking services. It serves consumers, businesses and organizations worldwide through subscription‑based and product sales, operating1,045United States
BoxGroupBoxGroup is a venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments in startups across various sectors, including fintech and software. They provide funding and support to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses, focusing on companies416United States
MetaMeta Platforms, Inc. is a multinational technology company that offers social networking platforms (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, Threads), digital advertising services, and immersive hardware through its Reality Labs division, including340United States
Revenue
EBITDA
Revenue source: Modeled estimate
Recent news
- AfterQuery reportedly hits $3.2B valuation, becoming Y Combinator's fastest-ever unicorn.has valuation
- Forbes Daily: GoPro goes all in on AI after A $285 million deal.has valuation
- AfterQuery becomes Y Combinator's fastest unicorn ever at $3.2 billion.invests into
- AfterQuery raises $30M Series A at $300M valuation for expert-driven AI datasets.invests into
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