Temporal Raises $300M to Tackle AI Agent Reliability Challenges

Temporal, a startup focused on AI agent technology, has secured $300M in its Series D funding round, reaching a valuation of $5B. The funding was led by a16z, with participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sapphire Ventures, and existing investors including Sequoia Capital.

Building a Platform for Reliable AI Agents

This round of funding is not about riding the AI hype wave, but rather about building a platform that addresses the reliability issues AI agents face when handling complex and long-running workflows. Temporal's platform is already in use by major companies like OpenAI, Snap, Netflix, and JPMorgan Chase.

  • Funding Amount: $300M
  • Lead Investor: a16z
  • Company Valuation: $5B
  • Primary Focus: High-reliability AI agent platform