Private AI: Venice.ai, led by crypto vet Erik Voorhees and Seattle’s Jesse Proudman, raises $65M

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Venice.ai, a privacy-focused AI startup led by CEO Erik Voorhees and Seattle-based president and CTO Jesse Proudman, has raised $65 million in its first outside funding at a $1 billion valuation.

The company offers a private alternative to mainstream AI services, saying it doesn't store users' prompts or responses. https://www.geekwire.com/2026/private-ai-venice-ai-led-by-crypto-vet-erik-voorhees-and-seattles-jesse-proudman-raises-65m/">Read More