About the brand ❤️
Mistral AI is a French artificial intelligence startup founded on 28 April 2023 by AI researchers Arthur Mensch, Guillaume Lample, and Timothée Lacroix with roots in DeepMind and Meta research. Headquartered in Paris, France, the company specializes in cutting-edge large language models (LLMs) and generative AI technologies, offering both open-source and proprietary AI products. Its mission is to make frontier AI accessible while supporting innovation and transparency in the AI ecosystem. Mistral has developed a range of models and tools — including flagship LLMs, the chatbot Le Chat, and APIs for developers — positioning itself as a leading European competitor to U.S. and Asian AI firms. The startup has raised significant funding, achieving valuations in the multi-billion-euro range, and has strategic partnerships and global expansion plans while remaining an active, rapidly growing entity in the AI industry.
Founded: 2023
Headquarters:
Paris, France
Owner: Arthur Mensch, Guillaume Lample, and Timothée Lacroix
https://mistral.ai/