Venice raises $65M at $1B valuation for private, uncensored AI

· Siliconangle · July 1, 2026, 11:08 p.m.
Summary
Venice.ai Inc., a privacy-focused AI company, secured $65 million in funding, reaching a valuation of $1 billion. It markets itself as an alternative to mainstream chatbots like ChatGPT. Founded in 2024 by Erik Voorhees and Jesse, Venice aims to provide an uncensored AI experience.
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