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Liquid is a technology company.
Liquid AI develops and deploys ultra-efficient multimodal models, known as Liquid Foundation Models (LFMs), designed for general-purpose artificial intelligence applications. These models are meticulously optimized for diverse hardware, including CPUs, GPUs, and NPUs, to facilitate privacy-preserving, low-latency, and security-critical operations directly on devices rather than solely in the cloud. The company also provides the LEAP platform for model customization and deployment, alongside Apollo, a private on-device AI solution.
The company was founded in 2023 as an MIT CSAIL spin-off by a distinguished team comprising Ramin Hasani, Mathias Lechner, Alexander Amini, and Daniela Rus. Their collective insight, forged from extensive research, centered on the critical need for highly efficient and scalable AI. This foundational understanding spurred the creation of a company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of accessible and capable AI systems.
Liquid AI's offerings serve a broad spectrum of clients, from large enterprises to innovative startups, across various sectors including automotive, consumer electronics, e-commerce, finance, healthcare, and robotics. The company’s vision is to deliver powerful intelligence everywhere, democratizing access to advanced AI at every scale and empowering businesses and individuals with robust, on-device artificial intelligence capabilities.
Liquid has raised $149.0M across 4 funding rounds.
Liquid has raised $149.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Liquid has raised $149.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Liquid's investors include Paradigm, Dragonfly Capital Partners, Eric Wu, Ashwin Ramachandran, Vladimir Novakovski, General Catalyst, Sam Bankman-Fried, Jafco Ventures, Faber Ventures, Portugal Ventures.
Liquid has raised $149.0M across 4 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $8.0M Seed in November 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2025 | $8M Seed | Paradigm | Dragonfly Capital, Eric WU, Ashwin Ramachandran, Vladimir Novakovski, General Catalyst | Announced |
| Aug 25, 2021 | $120M Debt Financing | SAM Bankman Fried | — | Announced |
| Jun 21, 2016 | $20M Series A | Jafco Ventures | — | Announced |
| Apr 30, 2014 | $1M Seed | Faber Ventures, Portugal Ventures | — | Announced |
Liquid Technology is a full-service IT asset disposition (ITAD) company specializing in computer equipment liquidation, secure data destruction, and e-waste management.[2][4] Its mission is to serve as a trusted partner by leveraging market expertise to maximize client returns through services like brokering excess IT equipment, auditable data destruction, environmental e-waste disposal, and IT asset management.[2][4] Founded as a privately-held technology services firm, it operates from Brooklyn, NY, with additional facilities in Illinois, generating around $22 million in revenue and employing about 82 people.[3][4] The company has grown steadily by earning certifications like NAID AAA, R2, and ISO 14001, processing over 1 million pounds of e-waste, and expanding its infrastructure to handle increasing demand for sustainable IT hardware lifecycle management.[2]
Liquid Technology was founded in 2001 in Manhattan, NY (with some sources noting 2000), entering the IT asset disposition and management industry amid rising needs for secure data handling and e-waste solutions.[2][3] Key early milestones include opening a Chicago branch in 2002, partnering with Blancco in 2004 for data erasure, and being named to the Inc 5000 list in 2007.[2] The company evolved from basic liquidation services to a comprehensive provider, relocating headquarters to Brooklyn in 2009, acquiring shredding trucks in 2010 and 2016, achieving ISO 14001 certification in 2011, and reaching R2 certification at its Brooklyn site in 2014.[2] Growth accelerated with a 31,000 sq ft headquarters expansion in 2013 and 2021, a Bensenville, IL warehouse in 2019, and R2 certification there in 2024, reflecting a focus on scalability and compliance.[2][4]
(Note: Search results also reference "Liquid Technologies" or "LiqTeq," a separate AI and tech consulting firm building apps like Vitalog and Sally AI, but context points to Liquid Technology as the primary match.[1])
Liquid Technology rides the wave of exploding data volumes, corporate sustainability mandates, and regulatory pressures on e-waste and data security in the tech sector.[2][4] Timing aligns with post-2020 remote work surges generating massive IT hardware surplus, alongside ESG (environmental, social, governance) trends pushing firms toward certified recyclers amid laws like the EU's WEEE Directive equivalents in the US.[2] Market forces favoring it include rising enterprise IT refresh cycles and cybersecurity risks from unsecure disposal, where its auditable processes mitigate liabilities.[4] It influences the ecosystem by enabling tech giants and firms to achieve circular economy goals, reducing landfill waste, and setting standards through certifications that others emulate.[2]
Liquid Technology is poised for continued expansion as AI-driven data centers and edge computing amplify hardware turnover, demanding more scalable ITAD with zero-trust data erasure.[2][4] Trends like stricter global e-waste regulations, carbon reporting, and modular hardware lifecycles will boost demand, potentially driving revenue beyond $22M via new sites or tech integrations like AI-optimized asset tracking.[4] Its influence may evolve toward advising on sustainable procurement, solidifying its role from disposer to strategic lifecycle partner—maximizing returns while greening tech's footprint, much like its journey from Manhattan startup to certified powerhouse.[2]