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Braintrust, AI Developer Assistance Firm, Raises $5.1M in Seed Round Led by Greylock

Braintrust, an AI firm aiding developers in optimizing AI solutions, raised $5.1 million in a seed round led by Greylock. Ankur Goyal, with a decade of ML experience, founded his first AI business, Impira, in 2017. Despite working at Figma post-Impira acquisition, Goyal encountered challenges with generative AI models. This led to the creation of Braintrust, offering AI-powered programs to expedite AI product assessments. The company integrates with cloud workflows, providing insights into code functionality and emphasizing 'why' issues occur.

Braintrust's $8.3 million total funding includes contributions from Elad Gil, Alana Goyal, and notable angels like Greg Brockman and Clem Delangue. The platform stands out by focusing on problem resolution speed rather than AI workflow observability. It offers test suggestions and tools for dataset assessment. Major AI model developers like OpenAI and Meta are compatible with Braintrust's API. Clients including Instacart, Coda, Airtable, and Zapier appreciate its effectiveness in evaluations.

Engineers using Braintrust in their dev loop gain instant insights into improvements and issues. The platform's unique approach concentrates on the 'why' rather than just identifying problems. Clients reported abandoning internal tools in favor of Braintrust for better evaluation efficiency. Braintrust's clientele includes major players in the tech industry, reaffirming its impact on AI development processes.