Silicon Valley venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz is reportedly leading a significant early-stage funding round for Mira Murati's startup, Thinking Machines Lab. The startup, which was founded in February and focuses on developing AI systems, could potentially be valued at $10 billion in this round. Despite not having generated revenue or launched products yet, Thinking Machines Lab aims to create AI models that are safer and more versatile than those of its competitors.

Details on the exact investment amount from Andreessen Horowitz are not disclosed, but reports suggest the overall funding round may reach close to $2 billion, with Sequoia Capital also considering participation. Investor interest in AI startups like Thinking Machines Lab remains high, as demonstrated by recent large funding rounds for key figures in the field. Andreessen Horowitz, a major player in AI investments, is known for supporting various AI model startups and is currently working on raising a record $20 billion fund dedicated to AI companies.

Mira Murati, the former CTO of OpenAI, founded Thinking Machines Lab with a team of top AI researchers and engineers, many of whom were previously associated with OpenAI. Notable figures from OpenAI, such as Bob McGrew and Alec Radford, have also joined Thinking Machines Lab as advisors, showcasing Murati's ability to attract top talent from her former workplace. Murati played a significant role in leading transformative projects at OpenAI and was instrumental in securing a substantial partnership with Microsoft.