How Braintrust Secured $36M to Solve AI’s Biggest Problem That No One Talks About

Nobody wants to be stuck with just one AI model.
Ankur Goyal, the founder of Braintrust, is no stranger to the challenges of building reliable AI products. Having previously helped develop AI infrastructure at Impira and Figma, Goyal knows firsthand that creating AI tools isn't just about innovative algorithms or impressive models—it's about ensuring that those tools perform well under real-world conditions. This insight has been central to Braintrust’s mission, a company that has now raised $36 million in a Series A funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). The funding puts Braintrust’s valuation at $150 million and positions the company as a key player in the AI evaluation space. We’re thrilled to announce that we've raised a $36M Series A led by @martin_casado at @a16z to advance the future of AI software enginee
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Anshika Mathews
Anshika is the Senior Content Strategist for AIM Research. She holds a keen interest in technology and related policy-making and its impact on society. She can be reached at anshika.mathews@aimresearch.co
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