What does Modular AI do?

Modular is an AI software developer platform founded in January 2022 by Chris Lattner and Tim Davis, both seasoned engineers from Google and Apple. Based in Silicon Valley, the company has grown to around 299 employees and has achieved a valuation of $1.6 billion following a successful funding round. Modular's mission is to create a unified, efficient, and accessible AI compute layer, allowing users to build and run AI applications without being tied to specific hardware. The Modular platform offers a high-performance AI inference solution that supports multi-modal inference for text, audio, and images. It features hardware portability across various GPU architectures and provides flexible deployment options, including shared and dedicated endpoints. The company also emphasizes a neutral software layer strategy, fostering a competitive environment for hardware vendors. With a focus on solving real customer problems, Modular aims to deliver practical solutions that enhance AI deployment efficiency for engineers and organizations.