Writer
Enterprise AI Platform
Valuation
$1.9B (Series C, 2024)
Total Funding
$326M
About Writer
Writer is an enterprise-grade AI platform purpose-built for large organisations, offering custom LLMs (the Palmyra series), a full-stack AI application builder, RAG over enterprise knowledge, and a governed AI writing assistant. Unlike generic tools, Writer is built for compliance, brand consistency, and enterprise security, serving customers like Salesforce, Verizon, Intuit, and L'Oréal.
Company History
Writer was founded in 2020 as an AI writing assistant for enterprises. It pivoted to build its own proprietary LLM (Palmyra) in 2023, positioning as a full-stack AI platform. The Palmyra models are trained on enterprise and domain-specific data, with specialized variants for healthcare (Palmyra Med) and finance (Palmyra Fin). Writer reached $1.9B valuation in 2024 with $200M Series C backed by Iconiq Growth.
Company Timeline
2020
Founded by May Habib and Waseem AlShikh
2023
Palmyra LLM series launched; pivot to full-stack enterprise AI
Jul 2024
Series C: $200M at $1.9B valuation
2025
AI Studio for agentic app building; 500+ enterprise customers
Products & Services
Company Details
Focus Area
Enterprise AI Platform
Stage
Founded
2020
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Employees
~350 (2025)
Financial Overview
Total Funding
$326M
Valuation
$1.9B (Series C, 2024)
Key Investors
Key People
- May Habib (CEO & Co-founder)
- Waseem AlShikh (CTO & Co-founder)