Andromeda
Category: AI Infrastructure
A high-performance AI compute-as-a-service platform that provides massive, dedicated GPU clusters specifically optimized for large-scale model training and AI-native startups. Andromeda was founded in 2023. The company is led by Nat Friedman. Based in San Francisco, USA. Team size: 1-10. Total funding raised: $250.0M. Latest round: Series A ($150.0M, Mar 2026). Key investors include Paradigm, Nat Friedman, Daniel Gross.
- Founded
- 2023
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, USA
- Team size
- 1-10
- Total funding
- $250.0M
Value proposition
Provides immediate, scalable access to the world's most advanced AI hardware (NVIDIA H100s) with high-speed interconnects, bypassing the long lead times and high costs of traditional cloud providers.
Products and solutions
Andromeda Cluster (GPU-as-a-Service), Compute-for-Equity Investment Program, Managed AI Training Infrastructure, High-Performance InfiniBand Networking Solutions, On-Demand GPU Rental (for non-portfolio companies)
Unique value
The first 'VC-backed supercomputer' that integrates venture capital with physical compute assets, allowing startups to trade equity directly for scarce training resources.
Target customer
AI-native startups, generative AI research labs, and enterprise teams developing large language models (LLMs).
Industries served
Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Infrastructure, Generative AI, Machine Learning Research, Enterprise Software
Technology advantage
Features a massive deployment of 2,512+ NVIDIA H100 GPUs delivering approximately 10 exaflops of AI compute, linked by a proprietary 3.2Tbps InfiniBand fabric for ultra-low latency distributed training.
How they differentiate
Unique 'VC-backed supercomputer' model that integrates venture capital with physical compute assets, allowing startups to trade equity directly for scarce H100 GPU resources.
Main competitors
CoreWeave, Lambda Labs, Together AI
Key partnerships
NVIDIA (Hardware & Infrastructure), NFDG (Founding Venture Partner), Paradigm (Lead Investor), AI Grant (Accelerator Partner)
Notable customers
Mistral AI, AI Grant Portfolio Companies, Generative AI Research Labs
Major milestones
Launched the Andromeda Cluster featuring 2,512+ NVIDIA H100 GPUs in 2023, Achieved approximately 10 exaflops of AI compute capacity, Spun out from NFDG as a standalone growth-stage company in 2026, Secured $1.5 billion valuation in a round led by Paradigm
Growth metrics
Reached unicorn status with a $1.5 billion valuation upon spinning out from NFDG as a standalone entity.
Market positioning
Premium AI infrastructure provider specializing in large-scale model training for elite AI-native startups and research labs.
Geographic focus
North America (Headquarters), Global (Cloud-based compute access)
Patents and IP
Proprietary cluster orchestration and scheduling software (specific patents not publicly disclosed)
About Nat Friedman
Nat Friedman is a prominent technology executive and investor, best known as the former CEO of GitHub (2018–2021). He co-founded Xamarin (acquired by Microsoft) and Ximian. He currently co-leads NFDG, a venture fund that deployed the Andromeda Cluster, one of the world's largest AI supercomputer clusters dedicated to startups.
Official website: https://andromeda.ai/