The round drew participation from an elite roster of backers, including former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, Citi, and 1789 Capital, a private equity firm backed by Donald Trump Jr. Existing investors such as Lightspeed Venture Partners and Sequoia Capital also joined in, reaffirming confidence in the company’s growth trajectory.
Founded in 2024 by former DeepMind researchers Misha Laskin and Ioannis Antonoglou, Reflection AI specializes in developing AI-powered tools that automate software development — a rapidly expanding application area within the artificial intelligence ecosystem. The company’s technology aims to streamline coding and engineering processes, allowing organizations to deploy software more efficiently while reducing human input.
The new funding comes amid a renewed wave of global investment in artificial intelligence. According to PitchBook data, global venture funding surged 38% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2025, reaching $97 billion, with AI-focused startups capturing roughly 46% of that total.
Reflection AI’s rise has been particularly swift: its latest valuation represents a dramatic increase from its previous round, when it raised $130 million at a $545 million valuation. The company now sits among the world’s most valuable AI startups, joining the ranks of major players such as OpenAI and China’s DeepSeek.
Industry analysts say Reflection’s explosive growth mirrors the broader trend of capital flowing into companies that promise to revolutionize productivity and automation through AI. With Nvidia’s backing — and an expanding network of high-profile investors — Reflection AI is positioning itself at the forefront of the next phase of intelligent software development.