{"id":144788,"date":"2024-01-02T09:15:14","date_gmt":"2024-01-02T09:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com"},"modified":"2024-01-02T08:59:45","modified_gmt":"2024-01-02T08:59:45","slug":"mistral-ai-exploring-europes-latest-tech-unicorn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/mistral-ai-exploring-europes-latest-tech-unicorn","title":{"rendered":"Mistral AI: Exploring Europe’s Latest Tech Unicorn"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mistral AI<\/a>, a French artificial intelligence<\/a> (AI) startup, has recently made waves in the tech world by raising \u20ac385 million ($414 million), positioning it as a leading force in the European Union\u2019s (EU\u2019s) AI industry.<\/p>\n

Known for creating AI models that are easy to use and improve, Mistral AI stands out for its focus on open-source AI. Its recent partnership with Google Cloud marks a major step in enhancing its AI capabilities. At the same time, Mistral AI is adapting to the new EU AI Act<\/a>, which sets important rules for AI to ensure safety and innovation.<\/p>\n

This article explores Mistral AI’s progress, its range of services, and how it’s adjusting to new industry regulations.<\/p>\n

Mistral AI’s Rapid Growth and Fundraising Success<\/span><\/h2>\n

Since its inception in May, Mistral AI quickly raised \u20ac105 million ($113 million) by June. In the EU\u2019s AI market, Mistral AI\u2019s fundraising achievements are paralleled only by Germany’s Aleph Alpha<\/a>, which raised close to \u20ac500 million ($538 million) earlier in November.<\/p>\n

The latest investment round, led by Andreessen Horowitz from California, valued Mistral AI at \u20ac2 billion<\/a>. This means Mistral AI is now considered a tech unicorn in France, a term for companies worth over one billion euros.<\/p>\n

What Does Mistral AI Do?<\/h3>\n

Mistral AI is known for creating advanced AI models that everyone can use and improve on. By December 11, 2023, it had already started letting people use its inaugural platform services<\/a>. Distinctively, Mistral AI champions the cause of open-source<\/a> AI.<\/p>\n

Mistral AI’s suite of AI services is diverse and tailored to meet various needs:<\/p>\n