Midjourney
AI Image Synthesis
Valuation
Not disclosed (reportedly ~$10B)
Total Funding
Self-funded / bootstrapped
Revenue
~$200M ARR (2023 estimate)
Profit Status
Profitable - rare in AI
Employees
~50
About Midjourney
Midjourney is an independent research lab that produces an AI image synthesis service with a distinctive, highly aesthetic output style. Operated primarily through Discord, it has become the most widely recognized AI art generation tool among creatives.
Company History
Founded in 2021 by David Holz, co-founder of Leap Motion. Launched in open beta in July 2022, rapidly becoming the most recognized AI art tool. Notably profitable and bootstrapped. Released v6 in December 2023 with photorealism capabilities.
AI Models & Benchmarks
Most coherent and detailed images; much improved text in image rendering.
Near-photorealistic quality with excellent prompt adherence.
Anime and illustrated style specialist model.
Products & Services
Company Details
Focus Area
AI Image Synthesis
Stage
Founded
2021
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Employees
~50
Financial Overview
Total Funding
Self-funded / bootstrapped
Valuation
Not disclosed (reportedly ~$10B)
Revenue
~$200M ARR (2023 estimate)
Profit Status
Profitable - rare in AI
Key Investors
Key People
- David Holz (CEO/Founder)