GMI Cloud Raises $82M in Series A Funding to Accelerate Global AI Infrastructure Expansion

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10/30/20242 min read

his financial boost will support GMI’s expansion into North America with a new Colorado-based data center, further establishing its position as a prominent AI-native cloud provider..

In response to the rising global demand for advanced AI infrastructure, GMI Cloud, a GPU-focused cloud provider based in Silicon Valley, has secured $82 million in Series A funding. Headline Asia led this round, with strategic investments from Banpu Next and Wistron Corporation, bringing GMI’s total funding to over $93 million. This financial boost will support GMI’s expansion into North America with a new Colorado-based data center, further establishing its position as a prominent AI-native cloud provider.

GMI Cloud was founded with a mission to democratize access to AI infrastructure, providing a streamlined platform where businesses can deploy, scale, and optimize AI applications. Through its vertically integrated solution, GMI combines top-tier hardware with advanced software, simplifying AI deployment and making high-performance infrastructure more accessible.

A Comprehensive, High-Performance AI Platform

GMI Cloud’s platform addresses multiple facets of AI development through its seamless ecosystem, which integrates cutting-edge GPU hardware and proprietary software solutions. Key components of GMI’s platform include:

  • GPU Instances: GMI offers instant access to NVIDIA GPUs, providing options for on-demand or dedicated instances suitable for a range of machine learning needs.

  • Cluster Engine: Built on Kubernetes, GMI’s proprietary engine manages and optimizes GPU resources, supporting multi-cluster scaling to meet evolving AI project demands.

  • Application Platform: Tailored for AI development, this customizable environment integrates APIs, SDKs, and Jupyter notebooks for efficient model training, inference, and customization.

Colorado Data Center to Support North American Expansion

The new Colorado data center marks a significant step in GMI’s global strategy, providing low-latency, high-availability infrastructure for North American clients. This facility complements GMI’s existing data centers in Taiwan and other key locations, allowing for seamless deployment across regions and enhancing its service offerings in the U.S. market.

Collaboration with NVIDIA for Advanced AI Processing

As part of the NVIDIA Partner Network, GMI Cloud integrates the powerful NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPU, designed specifically for high-performance AI and machine learning applications. The H100 GPU is optimized for complex tasks, including large language models (LLMs), and features a dedicated Transformer Engine for processing trillion-parameter models—ideal for conversational AI and other demanding workloads.

Building Toward a Future with AGI

With its robust platform, GMI Cloud aims to support the development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), providing accessible GPU technology and advanced orchestration tools for businesses of all sizes. By focusing on scalability and ease of use, GMI empowers organizations to adopt AI solutions that drive transformative growth, positioning itself as a leading force in the global AI infrastructure market.

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