Trajectory raises $45M Series A at $300M valuation
Sequoia leads the equity round alongside Nvidia, Bessemer, and Bain Capital Ventures.
Trajectory has closed a $45 million Series A equity round led by Sequoia [1]. The deal values the startup at $300 million [1].
Nvidia, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Bain Capital Ventures also backed the financing [1]. Established in 2025 by co-founders Ronak Malde, Michael Elabd, and Arjun Karanam, the startup builds infrastructure that automates post-training for artificial intelligence models to help systems learn continually from user feedback [1].
Malde emphasized the value of bringing deep domain knowledge into model updates, observing that "what the economy values is someone who worked on the job for 30 years" [1]. The company did not disclose specific spending allocations for the newly raised capital [1]. Trajectory plans to use the funds to accelerate its platform development and hire additional engineering staff to support its core product operations.
Questions and answers
How much did Trajectory raise in its Series A?
Trajectory raised $45 million in equity funding led by Sequoia at a $300 million valuation [1].
Who participated in the financing round?
Sequoia led the round, with participation from Nvidia, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Bain Capital Ventures [1].
Who founded Trajectory?
The company was founded in 2025 by Ronak Malde, Michael Elabd, and Arjun Karanam [1].
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Sources
- 1.Trajectory raises $45M to make AI model training accessible to nontechnical experts — TechCrunch AI, Nov 2, 2026
