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Gimlet Labs raises $12M in a seed round led by Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan to address AI cost challenges and GPU shortages.
PRIVATEOct 23, 2025•9 months ago
Amount Raised
$12 Million
Round Type
Seed
San FranciscoSoftwareArtificial IntelligenceMachine Learninginformation technology & services
Investors
Lip Bu Tan
Description
Gimlet Labs has successfully secured a $12 million seed funding round backed by Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan. The startup’s orchestration software aims to optimize workloads across chips and tackle the rising costs of AI technology. This funding comes at a pivotal moment as the AI market grows rapidly, and companies seek innovative solutions. With early revenues already in the eight-figures, Gimlet Labs is positioning itself as a key player in AI software efficiency.
Company Information
Company
Gimlet Labs
Location
255 Potrero Avenue
San Francisco, California, United States
About
Gimlet Labs is an AI software startup focused on optimizing compute power for artificial intelligence tasks. It emerged from stealth mode with a $12 million seed round, backed by notable investors including Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan. The company's software intelligently manages workloads across various types of hardware, aiming to reduce costs and enhance efficiency in AI compute. Gimlet claims to have generated significant revenues by deploying its platform across AI-native and Fortune 500 companies.