G42
How G42 stacks up in ML Platform — funding data, key investors, and more.
Awaira Score
Out of 100
HQ
UAE
Founded
2018
Stage
Private
Team
1000+
About G42
G42 is an Abu Dhabi-based AI and cloud computing group backed by the Abu Dhabi royal family and Mubadala Investment Company, operating a portfolio of AI subsidiaries spanning cloud infrastructure, healthcare AI, smart city technology, genomics, and foundation model development. The group provides AI cloud services and applied AI solutions to government agencies and enterprises across the UAE and…
Key Facts
- G42 is valued at $10B as of March 2026.
- G42 was founded in 2018 by Peng Xiao and is headquartered in UAE.
- G42 employs approximately 1000+ people.
- G42 operates in the ML Platform category and is currently at the Private stage.
- G42 has an Awaira Score of 80/100, ranking it among the highly notable AI companies on Awaira.
- G42's most recent funding round was a Corporate of $1.5B closed in April 2024, led by Microsoft.
Source: Awaira · Updated Mar 24, 2026
Valuation
$10B
Post-money
Total Raised
N/A
All rounds
Awaira Score
80/100
Founded
2018
1000+ employees
Strengths & Risks
Strengths
Unicorn status with $10B valuation
Elite Awaira Score of 80/100
Growing team of 1000+ employees
Considerations
Limited disclosed funding
Analysis based on publicly available data. Not investment advice.
Awaira estimate based on public data. Not financial advice.
How does G42 stack up against competitors?
Competitor Comparison
| Metric | ★G42 | Dataiku | Hugging Face | Character.AI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awaira Score | 80/100 | 90/100 | 82/100 | 70/100 |
| Total Raised | N/A | $1B | $395M | $150M |
| Valuation | $10B | $3.7B | $4.5B | $2.7B |
| Stage | Private | Series F | Series D | Series A |
| Founded | 2018 | 2013 | 2016 | 2021 |
| Employees | 1000+ | 1000+ | 250 | 100 |
| Country | 🇦🇪 | 🇫🇷 | 🇺🇸 | 🇺🇸 |
Investors in G42
Funding Rounds
InactiveLed by Microsoft
$1.5B
Apr 2024
G42 Latest News
Saudi PIF Invests $1.5B in UAE AI Company G42
G42 Partners with OpenAI to Build AI Infrastructure in Abu Dhabi
G42 Launches End-to-End ML Platform for Enterprise AI Development
Microsoft Invests $1.5 Billion in UAE AI Company G42
Open Positions at G42
View all jobs →Founded Same Year (2018)
Similar by Funding Stage (Private)
More from UAE
🇦🇪 View all AI companies in UAE →Alternatives
View all alternatives to G42 →If you're looking at G42, also check out
View all ML Platform →People Also Viewed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is G42's valuation?▾
Who invested in G42?▾
When did G42 last raise funding?▾
How many employees does G42 have?▾
What does G42 do?▾
Who founded G42?▾
Is G42 profitable?▾
Where is G42 headquartered?▾
Compare G42
See how G42 stacks up against competitors in valuation, funding, team size, and Awaira Score.
Browse all comparisons →